Huge feedback on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval
Huge feedback on controversial plan to light up Hagley Oval
The proposal to build six permanent lights at Christchurch's Hagley Oval has received a record-breaking number of submissions.
Louis Day
Councillors controversial pay policy up for debate again
Councillors controversial pay policy up for debate again
A policy forcing city councillors to donate their director's fees is in the spotlight again.
Councillors vote on salary next month
Councillors vote on salary next month
City councillors will vote on the size of their pay packets next month.
Mora starts last year as community board chairman
Mora starts last year as community board chairman
After 27 years serving on the Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board, this term will be Mike Mora’s last.
Penguin adopted in memory of Megan
Penguin adopted in memory of Megan
A penguin has been adopted in memory of teenage cancer sufferer Megan Hore who died last month.
Four duxes, one family
Four duxes, one family
All children in this Christchurch family have won duxes at their respective schools.
Developer offers reward over bogus flyers
Developer offers reward over bogus flyers
Property developer Matthew Horncastle is offering a $2000 reward in a bid to stop what he says are personal attacks.
Council bosses accused of 'manipulating' reports
Council bosses accused of 'manipulating' reports
City council bosses have been slammed over the alleged "manipulating" of reports before releasing them to elected members and the public.
Horse trainers face assault allegations
Horse trainers face assault allegations
Police have become involved in two alleged assaults involving harness racing trainers.
Swiggs supporters to seek appeal
Swiggs supporters to seek appeal
Supporters of Deon Swiggs are poised to file an appeal demanding an inquiry into the local body elections in the High Court on Friday.
Cycling to school not what it used to be
Cycling to school not what it used to be
In the late 1970s, up to 75 per cent of students were making their daily commute by bicycle to some high schools.
Hagley Oval lights lobbying goes nationwide
Hagley Oval lights lobbying goes nationwide
New Zealand Cricket appears to be lobbying to get the controversial 48.9m permanent lights installed at Hagley Oval.
Funding request to improve Riccarton streets
Funding request to improve Riccarton streets
Twenty-six streets in Riccarton could be prioritised to be fixed.
Fleeing driver critically injured after crash
Fleeing driver critically injured after crash
A fleeing driver has critical injuries after a police pursuit in Christchurch on Friday morning.
Council rakes in special vehicle lane fines
Council rakes in special vehicle lane fines
Motorists have been fined more than a quarter-million dollars this year for driving and parking in special vehicle lanes.
Red zone $40m plan approved by council
Red zone $40m plan approved by council
Christchurch's residential red zone has moved a step closer to getting a multi-million dollar revamp.
Quake road repairs for five suburbs
Quake road repairs for five suburbs
Five suburbs deemed to have streets still in 'very poor condition' due to earthquake damage will be prioritised for repairs.
Strong southerly causes damage in Canterbury
Strong southerly causes damage in Canterbury
Wind lifted roofs off houses and trees fell on power lines after a strong southerly whipped Canterbury on Wednesday night.
Car in estuary after crash
Car in estuary after crash
A car ended up the estuary after a crash on Thursday morning.
Water restrictions for city
Water restrictions for city
Almost half of the city’s residents will be put under water restrictions in the new year.