Swiggs scandal cost ratepayers more than $68,000
Swiggs scandal cost ratepayers more than $68,000
The scandal surrounding former Christchurch City councillor Deon Swiggs during last year's local body elections cost the council $68,141.
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Changing shape of Chch council in wake of scathing Ombudsman report
Changing shape of Chch council in wake of scathing Ombudsman report
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says the Christchurch City Council appears to be making good progress in response to his heavily critical assessment of it last year.
Second fleeing driver this week to crash after police pursuit
Second fleeing driver this week to crash after police pursuit
A young driver led police on a pursuit in Christchurch late last night before crashing their vehicle.
Member of the public helps seriously injured man after crash
Member of the public helps seriously injured man after crash
A member of the public and a rescue chopper helped transport a seriously injured man to hospital after a crash near Arthur's Pass on Friday.
Woman escapes before car plunges into river
Woman escapes before car plunges into river
A motorist has managed to escape her vehicle just before it plunged into a Christchurch river on Friday morning.
Our People: Steely resolve to make Te Pae convention centre a success
Our People: Steely resolve to make Te Pae convention centre a success
It's shaping up to be a big year for the central city with convention centre Te Pae opening in October. Louis Day talks to its general manager Ross Steele about what to expect from the facility.
ECan boss to keep close eye on water bottling companies
ECan boss to keep close eye on water bottling companies
Environment Canterbury chairwoman Jenny Hughey is seeking advice over companies bottling water.
Plan to take Ice Cream Charlie nationwide
Plan to take Ice Cream Charlie nationwide
Iconic Christchurch business Ice Cream Charlie may soon go nationwide.
No alcohol ban for Hagley Park fireworks display
No alcohol ban for Hagley Park fireworks display
The fireworks display in Hagley Park will remain free of alcohol restrictions - only a month after a booze-fuelled Christmas in the Park led to several assaults.
Leading Canterbury's response to the climate emergency
Leading Canterbury's response to the climate emergency
Environment Canterbury chairwoman Jenny Hughey says responding to climate change is her main priority.
ECan leader 'walking the talk' on environment
ECan leader 'walking the talk' on environment
Jenny Hughey is the newly-elected Environment Canterbury chairwoman. Louis Day finds out who she is and what she brings to the role. What were you doing before you were elected chairwoman?I worked...
Where to find the hottest properties in 2020
Where to find the hottest properties in 2020
Whether you're a first home buyer or looking for an investment, the Christchurch property market has it all in 2020.
Arrest made after house fire investigation
Arrest made after house fire investigation
A woman has been arrested over a house fire in Christchurch.
Man in court after brazen restaurant theft
Man in court after brazen restaurant theft
A 24-year-old man appeared in the Christchurch District Court on Monday in relation to the theft of a tip-jar from a restaurant on New Year's Day.
Police investigate Chch house fire
Police investigate Chch house fire
A house fire in North New Brighton has been labelled as suspicious by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and is now being investigated by police.
Brazen theft from Christchurch restaurant
Brazen theft from Christchurch restaurant
Staff at a New Brighton restaurant have missed out on customer tips after a brazen theft on New Year's Day.
Suspicious fire in Linwood Cemetery
Suspicious fire in Linwood Cemetery
A fire in a cemetery in Linwood has been labelled "suspicious."
Steve Hansen sells multimillion-dollar Prebbleton home
Steve Hansen sells multimillion-dollar Prebbleton home
Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's multimillion-dollar house on the outskirts of the city has been sold.
Revealing the crappiest pool of 2019
Revealing the crappiest pool of 2019
‘Code brown!’ was the call 396 times in swimming pools across the city this year.
More freedom campers fined
More freedom campers fined
The number of infringement notices given to freedom campers has increased at some popular Christchurch tourist spots this year.