SPCA sees a decrease in abandoned animals since lockdown
SPCA centres across New Zealand have not seen an upswing in the number of abandoned animals across the country - in fact it has seen the opposite.
Georgia O'Connor-Harding
Essential worker's car stolen and burnt out
Essential worker's car stolen and burnt out
Like thousands of other New Zealanders on the frontline amid the Covid-19 crisis, Brendon Vere has an important role to play.
Fire service called after smoke spotted at park
Fire service called after smoke spotted at park
A cooking appliance was the cause a large amount of smoke at Sydenham Park on Tuesday afternoon.
Covid-19: Rosewood staff replaced after first case found
Covid-19: Rosewood staff replaced after first case found
Staff forced to self-isolate after the first resident at Rosewood Rest Home & Hospital tested positive for Covid-19 were immediately replaced.
Will the lockdown cause a baby boom?
Will the lockdown cause a baby boom?
The jury is out on whether Canterbury could see an explosion of Covid-19 babies in nine months’ time.
Petition launched to bring back Eagle
Petition launched to bring back Eagle
A Christchurch community board member is calling for the police Eagle helicopter to return to the skies above the city.
Covid-19 a major threat to third-world nations, Chch nurse says
Covid-19 a major threat to third-world nations, Chch nurse says
Christchurch nurse Nicole Smit was lucky to return home from Uganda before the lockdown in NZ - but has grave concerns over the African nation's ability to manage Covid-19.
Isolation inspires Showbiz performers
Isolation inspires Showbiz performers
Showbiz Christchurch performers have been creating musical theatre inspired videos from their isolation pods to lift people's spirits.
'Driveway Drinks' rained off - but spirits still high
'Driveway Drinks' rained off - but spirits still high
An event to keep people in a Christchurch neighbourhood connected during the lockdown was rained out on Sunday, but it hasn't dampened Robert Read's spirits.
Security beefed up at petrol station to stop 'drive-offs'
Security beefed up at petrol station to stop 'drive-offs'
A Christchurch service station has now made it impossible for thieves to steal fuel.
Lift your spirits - Driveway Drinks
Lift your spirits - Driveway Drinks
Robert Read is encouraging people to talk to their neighbours with a drink on driveways.
Canterbury Covid-19 cases climb to 40
Canterbury Covid-19 cases climb to 40
Canterbury's total number of Covid-19 cases has climbed to 40 after the Ministry of Health reported 10 new cases in the region today.
Chch man still missing
Chch man still missing
Police are yet to find a missing man who was allegedly kidnapped in Christchurch.
Council warns of playground usage
Council warns of playground usage
The city council has received reports of people using playgrounds across Christchurch and have warned police will take enforcement action if necessary.
School raises most money in the country to support cancer patients
School raises most money in the country to support cancer patients
St Thomas of Canterbury raised more than $28,000 after taking part in Shave for a Cure last week.
Resident pleads for help to stop anti-social behaviour
Resident pleads for help to stop anti-social behaviour
A Christchurch woman has asked her local community board for help to combat the drunken and disorderly behaviour, parking issues, littering and property damage plaguing her street.
Police investigate cause of Chch holiday park blaze
Police investigate cause of Chch holiday park blaze
Police are investigating the cause of a grass fire at a seaside Christchurch holiday park this morning.
Two people injured after serious crash
Two people injured after serious crash
A truck and ute collided on a busy Christchurch road this morning leaving two people with moderate injuries.
Work to renew Christchurch footpath a 'waste of money' - resident
Work to renew Christchurch footpath a 'waste of money' - resident
Christchurch man Graham Tait has lived on the same street for 25 years and the 83-year-old says he has never had an issue walking on the footpath - so why is it being torn up and completely renewed?
'Tracking down birth parents right thing to do' - Chch community leader
'Tracking down birth parents right thing to do' - Chch community leader
Christchurch community leader Andrei Moore could have been one of tens of thousands of babies to grow up in a Romanian orphanage.