Boy racers could be banned from many Papakura streets if a proposed bylaw goes ahead.

Christchurch's Cruising Bylaw 2010 prohibits cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between the hours of 10pm to 5am.

Jim Anderton says he will run against Christchurch incumbent Bob Parker as 'the People's Mayor' in October.

A fire that gutted the Christchurch "House of Horrors" is a "turning point" for the community, Mayor Bob Parker says.

The house under which two bodies were buried could be bought by the city council, unless neighbours follow through on threats to burn it down.