Supplies run low as thousands of Cantabrians get flu jab
Supplies run low as thousands of Cantabrians get flu jab
An "unprecedented demand" for flu injections in Canterbury has caused some pharmacies to run out of stock.
Louis Day
How will Covid-19 affect our real estate market?
How will Covid-19 affect our real estate market?
The real estate industry is confident the property market will weather the Covid-19 storm, even though it has ravaged markets overseas. Louis Day reports.
Red tape be damned: Councillor clears flood-prone river walkway
Red tape be damned: Councillor clears flood-prone river walkway
After years of inaction to prevent flooding at a popular walkway under a Christchurch bridge, city councillor Phil Mauger has decided to take the matter into his own hands.
Armed police called after reports of person with gun
Armed police called after reports of person with gun
A man is facing firearms-related charges after armed police were called to an altercation in Christchurch last night.
Van crashes into side of bakery
Van crashes into side of bakery
A van crashed into the side of a Christchurch bakery on Friday morning, causing extensive damage to the shop.
Suspicious beach fire investigated
Suspicious beach fire investigated
Police are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire at a Christchurch beach in the early hours of Friday morning.
Service station ice cream machine melts in fire
Service station ice cream machine melts in fire
A Christchurch petrol station could be without self serve ice cream for a while after an electrical fire.
Councillor in self isolation after returning from Australia
Councillor in self isolation after returning from Australia
Christchurch city councillor James Gough is in self isolation for two weeks after returning from Australia on Wednesday.
Calls for mayor to freeze rates in response to the Covid-19 crisis
Calls for mayor to freeze rates in response to the Covid-19 crisis
Calls have been made to stop rates increases in Christchurch in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Memories of atrocity will last a lifetime
Memories of atrocity will last a lifetime
Star newspaper reporter Louis Day was part of Allied Press’ Christchurch team which covered the March 15 mosque attacks. Ahead of the first anniversary of the attacks, he speaks to some of those at...
March 15: Poignant moments from people at the heart of the tragedy
March 15: Poignant moments from people at the heart of the tragedy
Louis Day was part of The Star reporting team that covered the mosque attacks almost a year ago. He catches up with some of the people at the heart of tragedy and looks back on a few of the poignant moments.
Billboard bungle: American Airlines' confuses Milford Sound with Chch
Billboard bungle: American Airlines' confuses Milford Sound with Chch
Christchurch and Milford Sound are more than 750km apart - but anyone leaving LAX could be forgiven for thinking they are the same place.
Growing number of complaints about Eagle chopper
Growing number of complaints about Eagle chopper
Noise complaints about the police Eagle helicopter have more than doubled over the past week.
Hard-nosed former forward in battle with his neighbour
Hard-nosed former forward in battle with his neighbour
Jim Fisher has played against the toughest of the tough on the sports field, has battled business troubles and over the past five years looked after his ailing wife.
Canterbury housing prices reach record high
Canterbury housing prices reach record high
The average asking price for houses across Canterbury has reached a record high.
Big project architect tours globe from his Christchurch base
Big project architect tours globe from his Christchurch base
Globe-trotting architect James Lunday is highly sought after around the world. He speaks to Louis Day
Ratepayers loan up to $1.5 million for Hagley Oval lights
Ratepayers loan up to $1.5 million for Hagley Oval lights
A loan of up to $1.5 million from ratepayers will go towards the installation of permanent lights at Hagley Oval.
Questions raised over city council loan for Hagley Oval lights
Questions raised over city council loan for Hagley Oval lights
Christchurch city councillor Jake McLellan is questioning whether ratepayers should act as a bank to help pay for permanent lights at Hagley Oval.
Plan to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips
Plan to reduce single-occupant vehicle trips
Several organisations are collaborating on a transport plan in the Greater Christchurch area that aims to reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles on the road.
Eagle helicopter called in for Christchurch police pursuit
Eagle helicopter called in for Christchurch police pursuit
A man who ran from police after leading them on a pursuit and crashing into a fence will face a number of charges.