Matt Slaughter

Tales from the Southern Alps: Christchurch author follows historic routes through the mountains

Nic Low nearly died on one of his journeys over the Southern Alps while researching his new book Uprising. Matt Slaughter spoke to him about traversing the greenstone trails.

Got a city council parking ticket? Dispute it

Disputes over city council parking tickets were successful 32,240 out of 55,191 times between...

Got a Christchurch City Council parking ticket? Dispute it

Almost 60 per cent of people who disputed Christchurch City Council parking tickets over the past five years have got off.

Daily police calls average 302

More than 300 calls to police in Christchurch on average each day

Police phone lines have been running hot in Christchurch over the past three years, with 330,480 calls made to emergency communication centre staff.

Rugby player’s death sparks mental health mission

Lyttelton Rugby Club’s Aaron Stevens and Joseph Tyro. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Lyttelton rugby player’s death sparks mental health mission

Tane Hipango’s twin brother, Tama, hardly ever talked to anyone about his struggles before succumbing to mental illness at the age of 31.

Ageless team on tour

The Crushers put down a scrum at Dan Carter’s former home. Photo: Supplied

Crushers: Ageless team of Christchurch retirement home residents go on tour

Christchurch retirement village resident Peter Smith, 82, and his ageless rugby teammates visited the house where Dan Carter grew up.

City's transport policies not working - expert

A former university lecturer says the city council and Environment Canterbury’s efforts to get...

'Council put bicycles first, businesses and rebuilding the city came second': Transport policies not working

An economist and author who specialises in policy effectiveness says strategies encouraging Christchurch residents to get out of cars and onto bikes and buses have not worked.

Investigation into workplace incident

WorkSafe investigating after person critically injured at Chch construction company

WorkSafe is making inquiries after a person was critically injured in a workplace incident at a Christchurch construction company yesterday.

Unwanted animals swamp SPCA

Natasha Sutton with Charlie the rooster, one of 289 animals in need of a home. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Charlie's ready to leave the coop: Unwanted animals swamp Christchurch SPCA

Four months ago, Charlie the rooster was abandoned - and he is just one of 289 animals in need of owners at the SPCA’s Christchurch Centre.

Canterbury sea level may rise by 1.2m

Canterbury sea level may rise by 1.2m, climate change sparks leaders to act

Average temperatures in Canterbury could rise by 1.5 deg C by 2040 and 3.5 deg C by 2090 if there is no response to climate change.

Christchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer money

Christchurch Foundation chief executive Amy Carter. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Christchurch Foundation reduces reliance on ratepayer money

Christchurch City Council's finance and performance committee has opted to reduce the funding it provides to the Christchurch Foundation.

'Please don’t steal from us': Petty crime rife in Christchurch

Car break-ins, burglaries and dangerous driving have been common recently in the area.

'Please don’t steal from us': Petty crime rife in Christchurch

Christchurch residents continue to be hit with petty crime. Crimes such as car break-ins, thefts, burglaries and graffiti are reported almost daily on community Facebook groups.

Phone fine increase 'doesn’t really seem to be making a difference'

A police stop on Lincoln Rd netted 14 drivers on cellphones and seven not wearing seat belts....

Phone fine increase 'doesn’t really seem to be making a difference'

Motorists continue to use cellphones while driving in spite of the fine for this increasing and regular police efforts to catch out rule-breakers.

Fight for council seat heats up

The pair went head-to-head for the Coastal Ward seat in 2019’s local body election. East received...

Fight for council seat heats up

The battle for James Daniels’ city council seat has heated up.

Complaint means motorhome must be moved

Monica Fox has been given a month to move her family’s motorhome off the street outside her...

Complaint means motorhome must be moved

In upmarket Westmorland sits a large motorhome causing a headache for its owners.

Support, concerns over proposal to update drone rules

The New Zealand Airline Pilots' Association says the Government must urgently update the laws...

Support, concerns over proposal to update drone rules

Drones could be buzzing over Christchurch more if a proposal from the Ministry of Transport is adopted.

From dux at Kiwi school to OJ Simpson trial: Esteemed recognition for NZer

Former Shirley Boys' High School student Bruce Weir. Photo: Supplied

From dux at Kiwi school to OJ Simpson trial: Esteemed recognition for NZer

Professor Bruce Weir went from being the first dux at Shirley Boys’ High School to being called on as an expert witness for the prosecution in the OJ Simpson trial.

Former SBHS dux, OJ trial witness gets fellowship

Former Shirley Boys’ High dux and expert OJ trial witness receives fellowship

Professor Bruce Weir went from being the first dux at Shirley Boys’ High School to being called on as an expert witness for the prosecution in the OJ Simpson trial.

Police crack down on motorists using phones

Police stopping motorists on Lincoln Rd this morning. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'Atrocious': 21 motorists caught in one hour in Christchurch

Police stopped 14 motorists for using their phones and seven for not wearing seat belts in just one hour near a Christchurch intersection this morning.

Cost of Crusaders partnership still unknown

Cost of Crusaders partnership with ChristchurchNZ still unknown

Ratepayer-funded ChristchurchNZ is still refusing to state the full cost of its partnership with the Crusaders rugby franchise.

Woods to raise insurance concerns

Megan Woods. Photo: Hagen Hopkins / Getty Images

'Most demanding period of their lives': Woods to raise insurance concerns

Megan Woods will write to private insurers to request they become more involved in earthquake claim determination processes.

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