Logan Church
Reporter, Christchurch, NZ Herald
Reporter, Christchurch, NZ Herald
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Cat burglar's neighbourhood 'rampage' targets bikini, leggings, undies
Jasper's main target seems to be socks but he has also claimed gardening gloves and shoes.
'Disturbing': Lyttelton Port boss responds to scathing review
The chief executive described the review as 'sobering'.
Port company review: Bullying, sexism, racism, homophobia
97 people were interviewed, including current and former employees of Lyttelton Port Co.
'We should have been safe': Govt agencies failed us - Muslim leaders
They say some government agencies failed to protect their communities.
6000 Christchurch homeowners apply for EQC on-sold programme
Many are pinning their hopes on this programme after finding missed earthquake damage.
Exclusive: A decade on, inside Christchurch's broken cathedral
10 years after the February 2011 quake, drone footage reveals an interior frozen in time.
'Nobody can silence us': CTV families slam police
The building pancaked in the February 2011 earthquake, killing 115 people.
Thousands of cubic metres of rubbish to be moved from Fox Glacier landfill
Another rubbish cleanup is also underway.
On the ice: Details of Lorde's Antarctic adventure revealed
The singer spent six days on the continent.
Synthetic cannabis 'ring leader' loses appeal
Fei He was one of three people charged after the police conducted Operation Sin in 2015.
Lewis Pass blocked following truck crash
Motorists are being told to expect delays as there are no detours.
'Snuffed out too early': Families remember Pike River miners
The families of the Pike River miners say it's been a long 10 years.
32m-wide unmanned aircraft on track in Christchurch
The aircraft would be powered by hundreds of solar cells and three electric motors.
Ten years on from the Pike River disaster: Nearing the end of the tunnel
Thursday, November 19 marks 10 years since the mine exploded, killing 29 men.
Southern Response loses Supreme Court battle
The class action could cost the government hundreds of millions of dollars if successful
Quake rebuild work winds down Kaikōura faces challenges
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2016 caused widespread damage across the district.
Paramotor wreckage removed after West Coast fatal crash
The man is believed to be a Harihari local.
Aramoana massacre: Nephew of policeman killed says he's 'proud' of his uncle
It was New Zealand's deadliest mass shooting for 29 years.
$12.5m to fight erosion and flooding in Christchurch suburbs
Some of this work would reduce the flooding risk to 450 homes.
Christchurch's smokefree areas now 'vapefree' too
The city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.
'Horrifically tone-deaf': Council grapples with new planning rules
The new rules would increase building heights and scrap car-parking requirements.
Rising sea levels: Chch council agrees to start adaption planning
About 25,000 properties will be exposed to coastal flooding over the next 100 years.
Witness describes 'massive explosion' as man falls on tracks near Britomart
The man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Russian mariner dies in Lyttelton of 'natural causes'
The man did not have Covid-19, and spent his two weeks' managed isolation in Auckland.
'Vapefree' public spaces being considered in Christchurch
Fifteen other councils have already included vaping in their smokefree policies.
Banks Peninsula water supplies 'dropping'
Akaroa's cumulative rainfall this year is the lowest it has been in a decade.
Police still at scene of serious assault in Christchurch; person in critical condition
St Bernadette's School on Hei Hei road confirmed they are currently in lockdown.
Lyttelton cruise ship berth to open on time – but with zero bookings
The berth was expected to open at a ceremony later this month.
Six firework call outs for Christchurch firefighters
Guy Fawkes night is a typically busy period for fire crews.
Thousands of Christchurch dogs unregistered
The council extended the registration expiry period from July 31 2020 to August 31 2020.
Quarantine squeeze: Family can't get to NZ to see dying grandfather
There is no room at managed isolation facilities in New Zealand.
Cars turned away at busy new covid testing station in Christchurch
Princess Margaret Hospital is hosting a pop-up testing station.
Covid-19: Student close contact of community case; Principal says attendance full today
PM says Chch Covid patient may isolate at home but still plenty of room at MIQ facilities
Lake Ōhau fire: Family still has 'nightmares' of firestorm
The blaze destroyed 46 homes; the remains of about 20 per cent of those have been cleared.
Covid-19: Christchurch economy 'resilient' despite thousands out of work
Chief executive of Christchurch NZ, Joanna Norris, speaks to Chris Lynch.
Cathedral Square land lease to be discussed for cathedral reinstatement
The land would be required for up to ten years for "construction purposes".
New Zealand's 'first electric plane' launched in Christchurch
The plane is a battery-electric two-seat light sport aircraft.
Health worker stole more than $1m for gambling, cosmetic surgery and jet ski
The money was used to fund a gambling addiction, a jet ski, cosmetic surgery,
Election 2020: Busy first week for new Christchurch MPs
Labour's Tracey McLellan and Sarah Pallett discuss their plans for the future.
Chch church buys back social units sold decades ago
The 10 units were in desperate need of upgrading.
Akaroa cruise skipper killed in Hurunui crash 'will be dearly missed'
Julian Yates died in a crash on Friday.
30-tonne frame installed at Christ Church Cathedral site
There was a flurry of activity on the site today.
Labour weekend gardeners warned of disease link to potting mix
There had been 23 cases of the potentially fatal disease already this year in Canterbury.
New cost to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral skyrockets
Work to stabilise the structure is now under way.
Towns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West Coast
Skydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
5700 applications received for missed quake-damage fund - almost six times more than expected
EQC initially expected 1000 homeowners to apply for the Government's $300m "on-sold" fund.
'Disgraceful' cancer survival rates: Plea for new facility
The Christchurch Cancer Foundation today pitched plan for major facility to the CDHB.
"I had no idea": stunned neighbour watches police raid cannabis grower next door
Officers performed searches on at least one house in Mairehau.
Lake Ōhau fire: Too windy for helicopters with monsoon buckets
Winds of up to 160km/h blew through the fire area this morning.
Lake Ōhau fire flares up again, residents allowed to return to retrieve essentials
Some residents are now being allowed through the fire cordon 17km from Lake Ohau.
'It looks like a nuclear bomb went off!': Lake Ōhau village residents briefly return home
46 homes were destroyed, with thousands of hectares surrounding the village scorched.
Lake Ōhau fire: Resident describes 'terrifying' night
Up to 50 houses have been destroyed by fire at Lake Ōhau village.
Lake Ōhau blaze 'contained', residents to visit area today
'I'm trying to find a pair of undies; I have my phone and clothes on my back.'
'It becomes very addictive': Chch locals brave ocean's chill every morning
The group of ocean dippers meets every week, togs and towels ready to go.
'Third-world': Chch residents call for urgent fix to Brooklands street
Some residents say their land is "worth nothing" because of problems with the road.
Thousands apply to $300m quake fund to fix Christchurch homes
'On-solds' have proven to be a nightmare for hundreds of Christchurch homeowners.
'Ridiculous': New, partly sealed Christchurch cycleway an obstacle course
A local said it would have been better to have no cycle lane at all.
Bankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal bills
The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.
Watch: 'East side eyesores' - the derelict properties of eastern Christchurch
Residents complained of squatters, rubbish, vermin, and, in some cases, faeces.
It was toppled almost 10 years ago. Inside the rebuild of Christchurch's famous cathedral
The project is expected to take between seven and eight years.
Boys attacked in Christchurch park; mum says lack of CCTV 'absolutely disgusting'
The boys - 12 and 13 years old - were repeatedly punched in the head.
New livery for Christchurch buses costs $94k
The cost includes research, concept development, cultural engagement, and testing.
New theatre in central Christchurch despite Covid chaos
It comes as the art sector faces a challenging recovery from Covid-19.
1000 new car parks promised for Christchurch hospital
Several Christchurch hospital staff members have been assaulted walking to work.
'What the hell?': Food truck owner furious BP uses same name
Southland food truck owner says they were using 'Good Mood Food' brand before BP NZ.
'I'm just exhausted': Ten-year Chch quake insurance battle not over
There's no end in sight for some Canterbury earthquake insurance claimants.