Firefighter who died after brain cancer battle remembered for his 'ridiculous optimism'
The Christchurch firefighting community is mourning the loss of a 31-year-old fireman who has left behind a young family.
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Support for dark sky reserve
Support for dark sky reserve on Banks Peninsula
Initial meetings have confirmed community support to turn Banks Peninsula into a dark sky reserve.
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.
Emotional farewell for felled oak trees
Emotional farewell for felled oak trees
Christchurch residents gathered to say their last goodbyes to a row of oak trees before they were felled.
Make way for the marathon
Road closures to make way for the Christchurch Marathon
More than 6700 people are set to take on the Christchurch Marathon this Sunday so plan your journey ahead of time if you’re driving into the central city.
Bid to host Supercars event
Bid to host Supercars event in Christchurch
Christchurch has made a bid to become New Zealand's second Supercars Championship host venue.
'My beliefs are a private matter', says Ilam MP
'My beliefs are a private matter', says Ilam MP
A Christchurch National Party MP who is part of a secretive sect being probed for historical child sexual abuse says he had a happy upbringing in the group and regards his beliefs as a private matter.
Ali Jones boosts profile ahead of election run
Ali Jones boosts profile ahead of election run
Christchurch deputy mayor Pauline Cotter says a billboard ad featuring her city council election rival Ali Jones is "pretty obvious electioneering".
Crossing decision mired in boundary bureaucracy
Crossing decision mired in boundary bureaucracy
What was meant to be a simple decision to approve a Christchurch pedestrian crossing near Hagley Park and speed humps was anything but straightforward. Reporter Dylan Smits finds out what happened.
Complaints about cruise ship's exhaust emissions
Complaints about cruise ship's exhaust emissions
Authorities are investigating after several complaints were made about exhaust emissions from a cruise ship docked in Lyttelton Harbour.
Sports reporter enters the boxing ring
'Some pretty hefty punches': Sports reporter enters the boxing ring
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan is a footballer who plays in goal so we decided to take him out of his comfort zone. In the first of a series, he heads to Christchurch's east to train at the Smiling Tigers Boxing Club.
Edgeware Pool build about to start
‘We’re delighted’: Edgeware Pool build about to start
An almost 20-year-long community campaign to rebuild the Edgeware Pool in Christchurch has finally paid off.
Zebra foals arrive at Orana
Zebra foals arrive at Orana Wildlife Park
Two adorable zebra foals have arrived at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch.
Shock $566k data bill for two months
Shock $566k data bill for two months
What would you do if you got a $566,000 internet bill for just two months usage? That was the predicament for the owner of a Christchurch business.
Restaurant owner fined for selling recalled food
Restaurant owner fined $20k for selling recalled food
A Christchurch restaurant owner has been sentenced to home detention and fined $20,000 for selling food that was recalled due to unsafe levels of bacteria.
Disruptions to bus services due to union meeting
Disruptions to bus services due to union meeting
Public bus users in Christchurch and Selwyn have been warned to expect disruptions on Friday due to a driver union meeting.
Two people taken to hospital after fire in Hereford St flat
Two people taken to hospital after fire in Hereford St flat
Firefighters were called on to battle another blaze in Christchurch on Wednesday morning - this time in a Hereford St flat.
Wastewater plant workers on strike
'Insulted': Chch wastewater plant workers on strike
Workers have been protesting outside the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant at the start of a five-day strike in a dispute over their conditions.
'NZ’s coolest intern' wanted
Fancy an all-expenses-paid trip around Canterbury?
Ratepayer-funded agency ChristchurchNZ is searching for "NZ’s coolest intern" to send on a three-week, all-expenses-paid trip around Canterbury.
Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game
Warriors fans gobble up tickets to Anzac Day game
Warriors fans in Christchurch have proven their loyalty again by buying up every ticket to the historic Anzac Day game against Newcastle at Apollo Projects Stadium.