Three hundred volunteers created the lei which has been gifted to Christchurch.

Initiative aims to lift New Zealanders' spirits on Friday.

Brenton Tarrant is Australian and had been living in Dunedin until alleged killing spree.

Decision was made to avoid the spread of "disturbing footage of the shootings".

Canterbury DHB chief executive David Meates says 20 people have been seriously injured.

Auckland Council will announce if Lime scooters will return to Auckland streets today.

The deadly quake hit at 12.51pm eight years ago today.

Massive job fixing critical Sumner to Lyttelton road link over Port Hills

After $127m rebuild, city's famous Town Hall to open doors this month

Calls for independent inquiry after allegations of tampering with city's district plan.

COMMENT: A $20,000 charge for consent for a retaining wall doubled the project price.

Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel fainted at A-bomb anniversary event

Are food trucks and trailers still profitable business model? Vendors weigh in.

Council forced to divulge spending after Ombudsman's office got involved.

It's a cheeky bid to lure the film star and former governor to a South Island city.

Floating houses, riverside bars, and gondola proposed.

Cash boost could fast-track new stadium and residential red zone development.

Christchurch's new stadium will be covered and able to host sports and entertainment.

CCS Disability Action's Access Aware app is a solution to mobility parking issues.

Electric car-sharing scheme wheeled out in Christchurch.

Someone in Christchurch has a new pretty, scented garden after stealing council plants.

Residents want to see heavy vehicles banned from driving through the area.

Rain causes road closures, flooding in Christchurch

Ian Yee will be sorely missed by his colleagues at Christchurch City Council

Complaints about late check-ins, loud sex and babies crying have seen an Airbnb shut down.

Treating one city's entire water supply would cost up to $100 million.

A resident's association has put the Christchurch City Council on notice.

Urgent review ordered of Christchurch's delayed $300 million Metro Sports Facility.

A working group will look at encouraging sex workers away from residential areas.

New quake rebuild minister stunned at amount of work still to be done seven years on.