New theatre in central Christchurch despite Covid chaos
It comes as the art sector faces a challenging recovery from Covid-19.
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Anti-terror bollards for Christchurch
Police raised concerns about the risk of vehicles driving into groups of people.
Christchurch Mayor's husband dies after battle with cancer
The husband of the Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has died at aged 69.
Chris’ comment: Council’s anti-car agenda back in the spotlight
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A town called Tarras: Why Christchurch Airport wants to expand
A town famous for its hermit sheep could have Dreamliners landing there in coming years.
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel takes leave of absence
Lianne Dalziel has cited her husband's health.
A new covered NZ sports stadium: Who gets a slice of the $473m?
The work on the 25,000-seat stadium starts next year.
On yer bike! Police on the trail of lockdown bike thieves
Victims suspect organised crime ring.
Wellington's stockpiled recycling bound for the landfill
Recycling collections are resuming in the city but no promises material will be recycled.
Locked out: Wellington City Council media flip-flop
ANALYSIS: Those making decisions with other people's money should welcome transparency.
Covid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates rise
Goff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.
Covid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?
Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.
'That man has caused immeasurable pain': Mosque leaders' relief at gunman's guilty pleas
Al Noor mosque's Imam Gamal Fouda speaks following today's terrorism guilty pleas
Coronavirus: Christchurch shuts down all community facilities
No public access to libraries, pools, sport and community centres until further notice.
Kate Hawkesby: SFO inquiries not a good look
Comment: Is there any politician not being investigated over donations or expenses?
Christchurch mosque shootings: Peace symposium dropped due to coronavirus
Event on 'Human Fraternity for Peace and Coexistence in Christchurch and Beyond' canned.
Christchurch mosque shootings: Forecast rain moves Sunday's service indoors
51 people died in the March 15, 2019 attacks on two city mosques.
Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
Christchurch imam calls for an annual March 15 memorial
"They should not be forgotten" says Al Noor Imam Gamal Fouda.
Faults found in council payroll system
An investigation found a series of faults in Christchurch City Council's payroll system.
SFO assessing Christchurch mayor's election expenses
The Serious Fraud Office is assessing Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel's election costs.
Airbnb rules are a tangled mess
We say: Government needs to take the lead ahead of a council crackdown.
Chch mayor apologises to quake families
Mayor Lianne Dalziel says the time is right for the formal apology.
Sinkhole swallows Council vehicle
A Christchurch City Council truck ploughed into a two-metre sinkhole.
Kāinga Ora accused of 'aggressively' poaching council staff
Call for the Government's new urban development authority to lower its salary offers.
Parking meter raider jailed despite criticism of police case
'Badly investigated' police case couldn't prove Brent Davie hit 178 parking meters.
Rescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury home
At least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.
Thrilling new hydroslide to be a NZ first
Plans for $300m Christchurch leisure centre's hydroslide tower complex released today.
Fireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night looms
No public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.
Post-earthquake settlement deal finally reached - nine years after quakes began
Battered city's residential red zone and some anchor projects handed over in deal.
Councillor accused of inappropriate behaviour outs himself
Deon Swiggs denies any wrongdoing.
Christchurch mayor bans councillor from events involving young people after complaints
Lianne Dalziel has taken action following complaints about inappropriate messages.
Christchurch City Council under fire over complaints
A councillor allegedly engaged in late night messaging that was "grossly inappropriate".
Government purchases Kate Sheppard's home
The house was purchased in early September for $4.5 million.