New ZealandCouncillor fined for digging trench to fix huge 'puddle'The council then spent nearly $10,000 plugging the trench due to safety concerns.14 Apr 07:19 PM
New ZealandSelf-flying electric air taxi on display for first time in NZWisk's air taxi will be on display at the Take Charge Christchurch event.12 Apr 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumMarketsFledgling cannabis company has wings clipped by NZXMedical cannabis company with a chequered past "not suitable" for stock exchange listing.09 Apr 05:32 AM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor claims he was denied IT help by his own councilCouncil staff reject the claims the Mayor was denied one-on-one training.08 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze in Canterbury under control after engulfing 300 hectaresEmergency services were called to the fire near Broken River at about 12.45pm on Friday.27 Mar 08:21 PM
New ZealandAkaroa boil water notice lifted after discovery of dead animals in reservoirA Christchurch City Council spokesperson said water is now safe to drink.17 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandMosque attacks memorial: Low numbers at service, refunds for fees on 'free' ticketsMayor 'incredibly moved by the addresses from representatives of the Muslim community'.15 Mar 12:50 AM
New ZealandYoung Nzer of the Year: Translation coordinator for mosque victims named as finalistZhiyan Basharati was born in a Kurdish refugee camp and came to New Zealand at age 11.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque shootings: Ticketek charging booking fees for public national remembrance serviceTicketek charging booking fees for national remembrance service in Christchurch11 Mar 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Expect a ticket': Cameras aim to catch dodgy parkingCCTV being installed in some parts of central Christchurch.10 Mar 07:29 PM
New ZealandBookings required for Christchurch mosque shootings anniversary serviceLast year's national remembrance service was cancelled due to Covid-19.08 Mar 07:07 PM
OpinionChris Lynch: Council-owned company's rebranding financially reckless in pandemicOPINION: Vbase has announced it will now be known as 'Venues Ōtautahi.'04 Mar 12:00 AM
New ZealandChristchurch council staff report ongoing issues: Survey37 per cent of staff disagreed the council was open and transparent with information.03 Mar 08:57 PM
New ZealandAkaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officialsNew reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Impacts on major projects in Christchurch costing council $6.5m72 per cent of the total claims by contractors of the projects have been finalised.01 Mar 06:48 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Foundation finances under the microscopeA review ordered by the Christchurch City Council criticised the Christchurch Foundation.24 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandBaxtor's legacy: One of quake's youngest victim rememberedChristchurch pauses to remember the 185 dead of the February 22 quake in 2011.22 Feb 04:08 AM
New ZealandAiling Sir Bob Parker's message to ChristchurchFormer Christchurch mayor Sir Bob Parker is attending the national memorial service.21 Feb 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandQuake anniversary: Why is Christchurch still broken?Ten years on from the February 22, 2011 the city's rebuild is ongoing.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller quake: Sir John Key reflects on NZ's "darkest day"'If we've got this number wrong, I'll have to resign'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch quake 10th anniversary: Memorial service run-down releasedPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will attend as will Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy.18 Feb 09:51 PM
New ZealandHeavy water charges, rates rise on the cards for ChristchurchThe plan would aim to reduce the pressure being put on the city's water infrastructure.17 Feb 06:21 PM
New ZealandNever before seen quake photos to be released to mark 10th anniversaryThe online exhibition will go live on February 22.15 Feb 11:47 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Christchurch earthquake memorial to go ahead, for nowMonday will mark 10 years since the aftershock hit, killing 185 people.15 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand173m litres: Christchurch water restrictions eased after 25% drop in useThe restrictions came into place two weeks ago.31 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandFormer Christchurch mayor and TV host Sir Bob Parker suffers strokeSir Bob Parker had a life-threatening stroke last October and remains in hospital.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch council calls on own companies to reduce pay gapA letter of expectation has gone out to its investment arm, Christchurch City Holdings.28 Jan 08:44 PM
New ZealandChris Lynch: Utopian thinking doesn't need to destroy small businessCycleways are back in the headlines this week.28 Jan 07:33 PM
New Zealand'Greedsters': Climate activists disrupt council meeting in protest against airport plansThe group is protesting the council's plans to build a new airport at Tarras.27 Jan 08:53 PM
New Zealand10th Christchurch quake anniversary to be shown across the worldThe national memorial service will be held from 12.30pm on February 22.26 Jan 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Annihilate our business': Owners shocked by Christchurch cycleway planThe cycleway will provide for trips in the Harewood, Bishopdale and Papanui suburbs.25 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandWater restrictions for Christchurch to ensure enough is kept for firefightingNo water can be used outdoors on any day between 3pm and 9pm.13 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandRockfall prompts closure of cave entrance on Christchurch's Sumner beachThe entrance to the well-known cave has been closed.17 Dec 09:07 PM
