Residents worried about crime - survey
Christchurch residents worried about crime, dangerous driving - Quality of Life survey
Crime and safety are some of the biggest concerns for Christchurch residents compared to those in other New Zealand cities.
Matt Slaughter
NZTA contacts school over Brougham St concerns
Concerns over Brougham St proposal prompts NZTA to contact school
NZTA has contacted Addington School after concerns were raised last week by its board of trustees chairwoman about a plan to install high occupancy vehicle lanes on Brougham St.
Heavy vehicle lane idea to ease congestion
Heavy vehicle lane idea to ease congestion on Brougham St has school worried
New lanes for buses and trucks could be on the cards for one of Christchurch’s busiest thoroughfares.
Concern over cyclists creating danger in City Mall
Concerns over cyclists creating danger for pedestrians in Christchurch's City Mall
There are fears cyclists will put pedestrians in danger at a proposed shared zone in central Christchurch.
Left-leaning group tests local body election mood
Left-leaning group tests Christchurch local body election mood in phone survey
Labour-aligned political group The People’s Choice has started surveying for next year’s local body elections.
CBD, New Brighton hotspots for graffiti
Central Christchurch, New Brighton rank worst in city for reported graffiti
More graffiti was reported in the central city and coastal areas, including New Brighton, than anywhere else in Christchurch in January.
Cost of Crusaders tourism deal kept under wraps
Cost of Crusaders tourism deal kept under wraps
The Crusaders will be used to market Christchurch and other nearby tourist destinations to fans who travel here to watch games.
Ban reduced, fine dropped for Orange
Ban reduced, fine dropped for top Canterbury harness racing driver Blair Orange
Top Canterbury harness racing driver Blair Orange’s eight-week ban for being over the breath alcohol limit has been reduced by two weeks.
73yo to catch waves at New Brighton's Duke Festival
73yo to catch waves at New Brighton's Duke Festival
Dave Poyner was hooked on surfing almost as soon as he caught his first wave about 65 years ago.
Crowded House woos crowd with Finn family line-up
Crowded House woos crowd with Finn family line-up
REVIEW: Ahead of playing in Dunedin tonight a nearly sold-out crowd was dreaming Crowded House's set wasn't over after they played in Christchurch last night. Matt Slaughter was among them.
Gough’s representation proposal slammed
City councillor's proposal to cut number of representatives slammed
Elected officials have spoken out against James Gough’s proposal to cut the number of Christchurch city councillors and community board members, but increase the areas they represent.
Crowded House woos crowd with Finn family line-up
Crowded House woos Christchurch with new Finn family line-up
REVIEW: A nearly sold-out crowd was dreaming Crowded House's set wasn't over after they played in Christchurch last night. Matt Slaughter was among them.
Sandi’s passion for gardening fuels show
Grow Ōtautahi – Christchurch Garden Festival: Sandi’s passion for gardening fuels show
Sandi MacRae thinks she was born to garden.
Mousey big cheese in music scene
Mousey big cheese in Christchurch music scene
From Mousey to Scribe, reporter Matt Slaughter looks at what's happening in the Christchurch music scene over 2021.
History recreated in 3D mural
History recreated in 3D mural on back of Christchurch market building
Christchurch’s historic buildings and the women’s suffrage movement are being honoured in a new 3D mural behind Riverside Market.
'Miracle': Flufty returns home after two years
'Miracle': Flufty returns home after two years
A Christchurch man says he now believes in miracles after his family cat Flufty came home after he had been missing for two years.
Vbase changes name to Venues Ōtautahi
Christchurch events company Vbase changes name to Venues Ōtautahi
Christchurch events company Vbase Ltd is set to change its name to Venues Ōtautahi this month.
Helping over-65s get back into workforce
Canterbury group launches new role to help over-65s get back into workforce
Age Concern Canterbury has created a new role to help people aged over 65 who have lost jobs due to Covid-19 get back into work.
Mauger sets sights on fixing flood-prone walkway
Phil Mauger sets sights on another flood-prone walkway
Controversial Christchurch councillor Phil Mauger is taking a break from his vigilante ways, seeking permission to repair a damaged footpath before starting the work.
Crime rate falls in Christchurch - police
Crime rate falls in Christchurch - police
The latest police data shows the number of crimes committed in Christchurch dropped last year - and the decrease wasn't just because of the Covid-19 restrictions.