Santa told to wear seatbelt for Christchurch Xmas parade
Santa and his entourage have been told they must wear seatbelts if they come to Christchurch, raising accusations of "woke nonsense".
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School mourns teacher aide
Canterbury school in mourning after unexplained death of teacher aide
A Canterbury school is in mourning after a "wonderful, warm, conscientious and considered" teacher aide died in unexplained circumstances.
More public tours coming up at port
More public tours coming up at Lyttelton Port
Members of the public will get another chance to go behind the scenes at Lyttelton Port in a bid to raise money for a Christchurch children's charity.
Men arrested after 3D-printed gun found in car
Men arrested after 3D-printed gun found in car
A gang member and an associate have been charged after Christchurch police found a 3D-printed firearm in a car on Thursday.
Doctor sobs on the stand at Podmore inquest
Doctor sobs on the stand at inquest into Olivia Podmore's death
An inquest into the suspected suicide of Canterbury cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard she was burned out and treated for severe anxiety and depression three months before her death.
UC students set to miss out on halls of residence places
UC students set to miss out on halls of residence places
First-year Canterbury University students are being forced to go flatting as the halls of residence reach peak capacity.
Coroner's report into student's death released
Coroner's report into death of Chch student released
The coroner has released a report into the tragic death of Canterbury University student Samuel Finnemore who died after he accidentally fell through his bedroom window in Riccarton.
Wayne Barnes reveals how McCaw got into referees' heads
Wayne Barnes reveals how McCaw got into referees' heads
Retired referee Wayne Barnes has revealed how Richie McCaw would use his knowledge of rugby rules to get into the minds of referees.
New mental health facility opens its doors
New Chch mental health facility opens its doors
A new outpatient mental health facility for young people in Christchurch was officially opened on Friday.
Ex-St Bede's staffer facing more sex charges
Ex-St Bede's College staff member facing more sex charges
More charges of historical sexual offending have been laid against a former staff member of a Christchurch boys' school after another three students have come forward.
Video shows progress at sport and aquatic centre
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.
Taxi drivers’ airport toilet dilemma
Taxi drivers' Christchurch Airport toilet dilemma
The taxi queue isn’t the only thing backed up at a Christchurch Airport car park.
Change of pace for Hadlee after golf course home sells
Change of pace for Hadlee after golf course home sells
Canterbury cricket great Sir Richard Hadlee has sold his luxury home overlooking the Pegasus golf course, seven months after it went on the market.
Battle for no-man’s land likely to be abandoned
Battle for no-man’s land likely to be abandoned
Rerouting the Coastal Pathway in front of estuary properties on Main Rd in Redcliffs now appears unlikely.
Adventure park gears up for Crankworx series
Christchurch Adventure Park gears up for Crankworx series
Christchurch residents will finally get to see world-class mountain bike racing on the Port Hills in February when the Crankworx Summer Series starts.
Bomb scare outside police station
Bomb scare outside Christchurch Central Police Station
A busy Christchurch street was closed this morning and a vehicle cordoned off after a bomb scare near the central city police station.
Chch lawyer dies while mountain climbing
Chch lawyer dies while mountain climbing
Well-known Christchurch barrister Lee Lee Heah has died while mountain climbing in Australia.
$15k bill to connect to sewage system
Canterbury couple surprised by $15,000 bill to connect to sewage system
Amy Tennant and her partner are building a house in Darfield - but she never expected to receive an almost $15,000 bill to connect to the sewage network.
Mayor calls for more 'frugal' approach
'Some councillors just think that money falls out of the sky' - Mayor Phil Mauger
Rising rates have prompted frustrated Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger to appeal for a more 'frugal' approach to council spending.
Bryan Adams adds second Wolfbrook Arena show
Bryan Adams adds second Christchurch show to tour
Award-winning Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams has added another Christchurch show to his So Happy It Hurts tour after his first concert sold out.