Chris Barclay

Rolls of honour resurrected at school

David Stanley Moody and Frederick Rex Higgott. Photos: Supplied

'Children will know about them': Rolls of honour resurrected at Christchurch school

David Stanley Moody and Frederick Rex Higgott were not together in the trenches of Belgium, yet in death they are side by side so Christchurch school children will remember them.

Anger over 4am concrete pour at building site

'Outrageous': Anger over 4am concrete pour at Christchurch construction site

Neighbourly goodwill wasn’t exactly being built when a 4am concrete pour at a Christchurch housing development gave residents a rude awakening.

4am concrete pour wakes neighbourhood

'Outrageous': 4am concrete pour at Harewood Rd construction site peeves residents

Neighbourly goodwill wasn’t exactly being built when a 4am concrete pour at a Christchurch housing development gave residents a rude awakening.

Councillors put on spot over housing rules

The Seaview Townhouses being built on the ‘Old School’ site in New Brighton. Photo: Star News

Christchurch city councillors put on spot over housing intensification rules

A Christchurch city councillor has urged colleagues not to rebel against the Government’s housing crisis solution.

Football silverware still on the line

Cory Vickers (left) is about to be congratulated by Cashmere Technical teammates after scoring in...

Football silverware still on the line

Cashmere Technical ended Christchurch United’s quest to complete the Southern League undefeated, leaving the trophy up for grabs this weekend between the two dominant teams.

Candidate’s campaign leaflet a copy?

Imitation is not necessarily the sincerest form of flattery.

Plea to councillors to defy housing intensification rules

Residents groups across Christchurch have banded together to implore city councillors to defy the Government’s new housing intensification laws.

Harness racing chief criticises corruption inquiry

Christchurch-based harness racing chief criticises corruption inquiry

Harness Racing New Zealand’s top administrator has criticised the police investigation into corruption in the industry.

Australian title for Medbury School karter

11-year-old Christchurch driver accelerates towards goal of racing Supercars

Talented young Medbury School kart racer Zach Tucker has passed another career goal - winning overseas on his first attempt.

Sam MacDonald sets Beehive aside

Sam MacDonald sets Beehive aside

Sam MacDonald has placed his Parliamentary ambitions on hold to ideally broaden his local government experience following October’s Christchurch City Council elections.

'I do' photos wanted for Sign of the Takahe book

Andrew Male is appealing for people to send in wedding photos and age-old family function images...

'I do' photos wanted for Sign of the Takahe book

If you, your parents, relatives or friends have ever been photographed raising a glass at the Sign of the Takahe, the image could end up in a new book about the Cashmere venue.

Mayoral bid hits Covid snag

David Meates' mayoral bid hits Covid snag

David Meates has had good reason for keeping a low profile this week - the Christchurch mayoral candidate is battling his first bout of Covid-19.

City councillor eyes Brownlee’s former seat

First term councillor Sam MacDonald is torn between local and national government aspirations....

Christchurch city councillor eyes Brownlee’s former seat

A key advisor to Phil Mauger’s mayoral campaign is pondering whether to try and wrestle back the traditionally safe National seat of Ilam from Labour at next year’s general election.

Mission to recognise the fallen

Terry McLaughlin places a makeshift cross on the unmarked grave of Gallipoli veteran Private...

Chch man’s mission to recognise the fallen

Terry McLaughlin began walking every row of Sydenham Cemetery before Christmas on a mission - to find the fallen soldiers like Private Patrick Fahey.

Arm wrestle looms over council-owned assets

Political powerplays: Arm wrestle looms over future of Christchurch City Council assets

The future of Christchurch’s council-owned assets could be a key election issue as aspiring mayor Phil Mauger forms an 'independent' team to look into revenue-generating options.

TV doctor to stand for city council seat

TV doctor to stand for Christchurch City Council seat

Former Shortland St actor Kip Denton is making a bid to become a Christchurch city councillor.

A long life with a bit of good luck

Jack Hassell was born in India almost a century ago. The former WW2 soldier, who now lives in Beckenham, recounts his interesting life in the lead-up to his 100th birthday later this month.

A long life with a bit of good luck

Christchurch centenarian Jack Hassell: A long life with a bit of good luck

Jack Hassell was born in India almost a century ago. The former WW2 soldier, who now lives in Beckenham, recounts his interesting life in the lead-up to his 100th birthday later this month.

Independent stands against his former party

Independent stands against his former party in key Christchurch election battleground

One candidate has used Labour as a flag of convenience, the other is a devotee of the late Norman Kirk - now both are eyeing up a seat at the Christchurch City Council table.

Tough tests loom for Marist Albion

Flanker Joe Taylor scores for Marist Albion during their comprehensive sudden death Christchurch...

Tough tests loom for Marist Albion

Marist Albion must overcome teams they haven’t beaten during their Christchurch Metro Premier club rugby title defence if they are to retain the crown, starting with perennial contenders Lincoln...

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