Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre
New video footage shows the progress made on the dive pool and tower at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
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ACC considered buying Christchurch Hospital building
ACC considered buying Christchurch Hospital building
ACC was quietly lining up to buy two public hospital buildings under the previous National-led government before politics got in the way. Now it is again looking to invest in public health infrastructure.
Cost of museum redevelopment blows out
Cost of Canterbury Museum redevelopment blows out
The cost of redeveloping Canterbury Museum has ballooned out by more than $40 million.
Arts Centre food truck consent application paused
Arts Centre food truck consent application paused
The consent application for the controversial food truck market at The Arts Centre is on hold while the terms are negotiated with Christchurch City Council.
Major hotel operator returns to city
Major hotel operator returns to Christchurch
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning to Christchurch for the first time since the earthquakes after agreeing to buy a multi-million dollar 67-room facility.
9.76% rates increase on the cards
9.76% rates increase on the cards for Christchurch residents next year
A 9.76 per cent overall average rates increase has been forecast for Christchurch next year.
Construction starts on new operating theatre
Construction starts on new operating theatre at Christchurch hospital
A new operating theatre being built at a private hospital in Christchurch will increase surgical capacity as the public health sector struggles to meet the demand.
Date set to officially open wetland project
Date set to officially open $50m Christchurch wetland project
The Te Kuru Wetlands project, which aims to reduce flooding around the Heathcote River, will be officially opened at a public ceremony on October 11.
Indoor courts painted at Parakiore
Indoor courts painted at Parakiore sport centre
About 3500 metres of line markings have now been drawn on the indoor courts at Christchurch's new recreation and sport centre.
Waterfront hot pools idea still bubbling away
Waterfront hot pools idea still bubbling away
A planned commercial hot pools complex or similar venture remains a possibility for the Kaikōura waterfront.
Remarkable friendship of Warren and Mahoney
Remarkable friendship of Warren and Mahoney
A fascinating new documentary takes a harrowing look at the enduring partnership between architects Sir Miles Warren and Maurice Mahoney and their work on the iconic Christchurch Town Hall.
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
The Government has confirmed it will partly fund the Pages Rd bridge replacement in Christchurch through a $1.8 billion investment in Canterbury's transport system.
Timelapse captures stadium progress
Watch: Timelapse captures the remarkable rise of Christchurch's new stadium
A new timelapse video shows the progress made on Christchurch’s new $683 million stadium over the past eight months.
Stunning plans for eyesore hotel
Stunning plans for eyesore hotel
While the cathedral restoration on the east side of Cathedral Square is set to be mothballed, it is all go for another landmark on the western side.
Giant pothole reappears on 100km/h road
It's back: Giant pothole reappears on 100km/h road
A 1.8m-long pothole on a 100km/h rural Canterbury road was finally repaired in May - but just three months later it has reappeared.
Major road works for Papanui, Bishopdale
'Please be patient': Major road works in Papanui, Bishopdale
Christchurch City Council is warning motorists to expect "unavoidable delays" as a busy intersection and railway crossings are upgraded.
Meeting could decide fate of cathedral
Meeting could decide fate of quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral
A meeting will be held today to look at the future of the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral.
Progress made at indoor aquatic centre
Progress being made at Christchurch indoor aquatic and sport centre
Christchurch's troubled Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is a step closer to completion as the installation of its Olympic-calibre court floor gets under way.
Call for review if cathedral seeks more money
Councillor calls for independent review if more money sought for Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
A Christchurch city councillor has raised the ire of colleagues by calling for an independent review if more funding is sought for the cathedral rebuild.
Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'
Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'
An Ellesmere College board of trustees member was "absolutely over the moon" to hear the school’s redevelopment will finally start on Friday.