Dozens of new homes to be built at old school site
Dozens of new homes to be built at old New Brighton school site
More than 65 new homes will be built on the old Central New Brighton School site as work gets under way on the Seaview Development.
Matt Slaughter
Crusaders brighten up day for kids tackling cancer
Crusaders brighten up day for kids tackling cancer
Young hospital patients spent a day with some of the Crusaders’ star players ahead of the Super Rugby Aotearoa final this weekend.
Elephant in the storeroom at museum
Tough job ahead to remove taxidermied animal from Canterbury Museum
It is hoped Canterbury Museum’s redevelopment will remove an elephant in the room which has been held captive since the 1960s.
Deprivation data for Linwood Ward released
Deprivation data for Linwood Ward released
The Linwood Ward has replaced Burwood as the most deprived area in Christchurch, the latest data shows.
Gonzalo gets his bike back pronto
Gonzalo gets his bike back pronto
After Christchurch student Gonzalo Rodriguez had some help tracking down his stolen bike on Facebook Marketplace, police were able to swoop in.
City’s most deprived areas revealed
Christchurch's most deprived areas revealed in new socio-economic data
Burwood, Riccarton and Spreydon top the list when it comes to socio-economic deprivation in Christchurch.
Gang fight at roadside park stuns onlookers
Gang fight in broad daylight at roadside park stuns onlookers
A mid-afternoon fight between rival gang members at a roadside park in Rakaia over the weekend has resulted in three arrests.
Privacy concerns raised over billboard cameras
'It is my personal information': Privacy concerns over Christchurch billboard cameras
Electronic billboards with cameras attached are being used to record details about Christchurch motorists' vehicles for advertisers.
Lancaster Park redevelopment set to begin
Redevelopment of Lancaster Park site set to begin
The redevelopment of Lancaster Park’s historic site is set to start on Monday.
Park pigeons ‘reminiscent of horror film'
Pigeon numbers in Christchurch park ‘reminiscent of horror film’
A Memorial Ave resident says the number of pigeons gathering across from her house in Burnside Park is like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror film The Birds.
Park pigeons ‘reminiscent of horror film'
Pigeon numbers in Christchurch park ‘reminiscent of horror film’
A Memorial Ave resident says the number of pigeons gathering across from her house in Burnside Park is like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 horror film The Birds.
Cancer patient doesn’t want to leave his family with $90k debt
Cancer patient doesn’t want to leave his family with $90k debt
A Christchurch father says he would be dead by now if it wasn't for the cancer treatment he is receiving - but he has had to borrow $90,000 against his family home to afford it.
City council ‘bullying’ claims denied
Council ‘bullying’ claims denied: 'I don’t have the power to dictate' - Dalziel
Accusations of "political bullying" have emerged after debate around a proposal to amend Christchurch City Council’s submission to ECan’s LTP to include concerns over a rates increase.
Mauger fined for unauthorised work
Mauger slap on the wrist for Christchurch councillor's unauthorised trench digging
Christchurch city councillor Phil Mauger has been slapped with an infringement notice and fined $300 for fixing a flood-prone road without permission.
Life with music could be a record
Life with music could be a record for Christchurch 101-year-old
Mel Smith has been playing in brass bands for 94 of his 101 years - a potential world record.
Sell-out expected for Selwyn Sounds
Sell-out expected for Selwyn Sounds
"It’s going to be a full house," said Selwyn Sounds promoter David Parlane ahead of the event on Saturday.
30 million-year-old turtle found in church limestone
30 million-year-old turtle found in church limestone
Paul Deans was sifting through some limestone he was given from the earthquake-destroyed Oxford Terrace Baptist Church when he made a prehistoric discovery.
Legal firms at odds over quake compensation battle
Legal firms at odds over quake compensation battle
Two of Christchurch’s legal heavyweights are in an arm wrestle over the best way to receive earthquake compensation from Southern Response.
Rata Foundation grants crucial for Canterbury community groups
Rata Foundation grants crucial for Canterbury community groups
Since it was formed as The Canterbury Community Trust in 1988, the Rata Foundation has made more than $380m in grants in the region. Matt Slaughter spoke to some of those who benefit from its funding.
Do you know who they are?
Do you know who they are? Public’s help needed to identify people in historic Chch photos
Christchurch City Libraries needs your help to identify the people in a number of historic photos including this one featuring Riccarton Kindergarten pupils.