New ZealandSandcastle trip opponents 'narrow-minded'A Christchurch city councillor won't stand at the next election after a ratepayer-funded US trip to study sandcastles.12 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandCouncillor quiet on $4k sandcastle tripA city councillor is keeping her head below the parapet after taking a $4000 ratepayer funded trip to California to study sandcastles.11 Aug 09:42 PM
New ZealandMayoral pair play name gamesHe's dealt with plenty of sticks and stones in his long political career, but Jim Anderton may yet find that names will hurt him.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-boy racer bylaw proposed for PapakuraBoy racers could be banned from many Papakura streets if a proposed bylaw goes ahead.02 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandCity bans late night 'cruising' by boy racersChristchurch's Cruising Bylaw 2010 prohibits cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between the hours of 10pm to 5am.27 May 06:50 AM
New ZealandIt's official: Anderton confirms Chch mayoralty bidJim Anderton says he will run against Christchurch incumbent Bob Parker as 'the People's Mayor' in October. 09 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandHorror House fire 'turning point' says mayorA fire that gutted the Christchurch "House of Horrors" is a "turning point" for the community, Mayor Bob Parker says. 20 Sep 07:06 PM
New ZealandCouncil may buy Christchurch house of horrorsThe house under which two bodies were buried could be bought by the city council, unless neighbours follow through on threats to burn it down.08 Sep 07:55 AM
