New ZealandNew theatre in central Christchurch despite Covid chaosIt comes as the art sector faces a challenging recovery from Covid-19.11 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandAnti-terror bollards for ChristchurchPolice raised concerns about the risk of vehicles driving into groups of people.09 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Mayor's husband dies after battle with cancerThe husband of the Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel has died at aged 69.06 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandChris’ comment: Council’s anti-car agenda back in the spotlightChris’ comment: Council’s anti-car agenda back in the spotlight. Video / Newstalk ZBWatch05 Aug 08:27 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesA town called Tarras: Why Christchurch Airport wants to expandA town famous for its hermit sheep could have Dreamliners landing there in coming years.23 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel takes leave of absenceLianne Dalziel has cited her husband's health.16 Jul 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA new covered NZ sports stadium: Who gets a slice of the $473m?The work on the 25,000-seat stadium starts next year.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOn yer bike! Police on the trail of lockdown bike thievesVictims suspect organised crime ring.18 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's stockpiled recycling bound for the landfillRecycling collections are resuming in the city but no promises material will be recycled.11 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandLocked out: Wellington City Council media flip-flopANALYSIS: Those making decisions with other people's money should welcome transparency.06 May 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: Phil Goff still pushing 3.5 per cent rates riseGoff said the virus had created the worst recession since the 1930s.07 Apr 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCovid-19: What will happen to Auckland rates?Several councils around the country are freezing rates or offering relief to ratepayers.06 Apr 11:23 PM
New Zealand'That man has caused immeasurable pain': Mosque leaders' relief at gunman's guilty pleasAl Noor mosque's Imam Gamal Fouda speaks following today's terrorism guilty pleas26 Mar 02:40 AM
New ZealandCoronavirus: Christchurch shuts down all community facilitiesNo public access to libraries, pools, sport and community centres until further notice.21 Mar 04:09 AM
OpinionKate HawkesbyKate Hawkesby: SFO inquiries not a good lookComment: Is there any politician not being investigated over donations or expenses?11 Mar 05:27 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque shootings: Peace symposium dropped due to coronavirusEvent on 'Human Fraternity for Peace and Coexistence in Christchurch and Beyond' canned.10 Mar 10:01 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque shootings: Forecast rain moves Sunday's service indoors51 people died in the March 15, 2019 attacks on two city mosques.10 Mar 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMosque 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.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch imam calls for an annual March 15 memorial"They should not be forgotten" says Al Noor Imam Gamal Fouda.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFaults found in council payroll systemAn investigation found a series of faults in Christchurch City Council's payroll system.28 Feb 11:03 PM
New ZealandSFO assessing Christchurch mayor's election expensesThe Serious Fraud Office is assessing Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel's election costs.27 Feb 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialAirbnb rules are a tangled messWe say: Government needs to take the lead ahead of a council crackdown.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChch mayor apologises to quake familiesMayor Lianne Dalziel says the time is right for the formal apology.21 Feb 03:13 AM
New ZealandSinkhole swallows Council vehicleA Christchurch City Council truck ploughed into a two-metre sinkhole.20 Feb 04:14 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora accused of 'aggressively' poaching council staffCall for the Government's new urban development authority to lower its salary offers.12 Feb 05:52 PM
New ZealandParking meter raider jailed despite criticism of police case'Badly investigated' police case couldn't prove Brent Davie hit 178 parking meters.29 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandRescue chopper called after gas explosion in Canterbury homeAt least one person has been injured in a gas canister explosion.12 Jan 08:12 AM
New ZealandThrilling new hydroslide to be a NZ firstPlans for $300m Christchurch leisure centre's hydroslide tower complex released today.13 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandFireworks shot from cars as Guy Fawkes night loomsNo public fireworks displays on Guy Fawkes night raises risks of mayhem.03 Nov 10:07 PM
New ZealandPost-earthquake settlement deal finally reached - nine years after quakes beganBattered city's residential red zone and some anchor projects handed over in deal.23 Sep 03:58 AM
New ZealandCouncillor accused of inappropriate behaviour outs himselfDeon Swiggs denies any wrongdoing.23 Sep 02:34 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor bans councillor from events involving young people after complaintsLianne Dalziel has taken action following complaints about inappropriate messages.22 Sep 07:51 PM
New ZealandChristchurch City Council under fire over complaintsA councillor allegedly engaged in late night messaging that was "grossly inappropriate".20 Sep 11:57 PM
New ZealandGovernment purchases Kate Sheppard's homeThe house was purchased in early September for $4.5 million.18 Sep 05:30 PM