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‘Apocalyptic like’: Midge swarms plague Christchurch residents
The council's midge control includes planting 75,000 native plants since 2018.
Surge in households putting rates on hold as costs bite
Hundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.
Kiwi film organisation confirms $600,000 in funding
Regional organisation hopes funding will secure more projects.
'It is better to live': Ex-Shortland Street actor ends 19-day hunger strike
'Better to live for a cause than to die for one', the actor said ending his protest.
Mass resignation at city council holding company
The four directors resigned following asset management disagreements.
Pro-Palestine protester arrested after climbing onto Christchurch council roof
Police negotiators were called in to deal with the woman.
The Arts Centre - A National Taonga - Frank Film 2024 Ep 1
Frank Film explores the story behind the proposed axing of Arts Centre funds in the Christchurch City Council’s draft long-term plan. Video / Frank Film
Big events, bright spotlight: Christchurch lines up for the big dance
The major events industry is worth about $700m a year - Christchurch is back in the game.
Progress on Te Kaha arena in Christchurch
The near-$700m stadium will be opened by April 2026. Video / Christchurch City Council
A&P Association’s board director paid $75k for landing $5m council deal
The board is keeping mum after Christchurch City Council revealed the details of the deal.
Christchurch’s new Catholic cathedral to be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after quake damage.
Studies reveal burden of excessive drinking on strained EDs
Interviews with patients in the ED show harmful drinkers are more likely to be older men.
Tarras airport: Plans put on hold
Christchurch Airport bought 750ha of farmland in Tarras in 2020.
Captain Cook statue vandalised on anniversary of death
Cook's face and eyes attacked with a grinder, causing $25k worth of damage.
Firefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threat
Police are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.
Christchurch events: What's on this summer
Plenty on in Christchurch to keep the family busy.
Shock resignation: Christchurch city council chief executive steps down
It comes after behind-closed-doors talks last week.
Stefan Speller: Tackling crime in the CBD
OPINION: Stefan Speller asks what role councils should play in crime prevention.
Christchurch Mayor's Commonwealth Games bid: 'I haven't had a rush of people'
Ten months into the mayoralty, Phil Mauger has even more respect for his predecessor.
Calls for authorities to intervene over ‘local harmful cat feeder’
Cat owners have tracked a woman leaving food they say is making their cats sick.
Bubbles bring more submissions: Council changes up budget consultation
The council won the “SuperEngaged” award for its Budget Tool.
Retirement company's new village gains consent; ex Cabinet minister joins board
New director has 'vast financial and economic skills and experience'.
Adults only: Tenant evicted after failing to mention her 'home-based business' involved sex work
The landlords recognised their apartment on a sexual services website.
Retired house inspector faces $700k liability on decade-old report
A former house inspector could be liable for half of a $700,000 leaky home claim.
The town NZ forgot: Meet those refusing to leave the abandoned post-disaster zone
Kurt Bayer reports on a stoic group who refuse to leave ‘paradise’.
'Very sneaky': Neighbours feel caught out by new Kāinga Ora developments
Neighbours of state housing developments want more say before councils give the nod.
Company convicted over ‘knackered’ wastewater treatment plants
Untreated wastewater, including human sewage, discharged from plants.