Latest Christchurch news

Easter weather forecast: Watch lifted on parts of Canterbury; Westland still under orange watch

Heavy rain is forecast for the western South Island, especially the Westland ranges.

Milestone man gets four tries as Crusaders thrash Fijian Drua

The Crusaders signed out of Apollo Projects Stadium with an 11-try performance.

Is fuel support going to the right places?

New data show essential workers in rural districts drive more than twice as far.

'A mixed bag': Heavy rain set to lash parts of NZ while others chase Easter weekend sunshine

A heavy rain watch is in place for the Westland ranges from midnight tonight.

Goodbye, Addington: The best and worst moments of the post-quake scaffolding stadium

The site has hosted everything from All Blacks epics to Bruce Springsteen.

Easter trading rules: What you need to know

The places that are open, those that aren't and the areas with a special exemption.

Driver allegedly flees police in stolen car and crashes, hides in stream before arrest

The 43-year-old man is due to appear in Christchurch District Court on April 1.

Paul Lewis: The loose forward who reveals depth in All Blacks stock

Ardie Savea is the front runner as No 7 for the All Blacks.