Latest from Christchurch

Budget 2021: KiwiRail the big transport winner with $810m

The extra money will go to replacing old locomotives in the South Island.

Social housing trust's offices go into lockdown after 'serious' threats

It comes after a pensioner's vegetable patch was ripped up at the social housing units.

Racist rant in Farmers: Woman charged over abuse of mosque shooting victim's sister

The incident happened at Rangiora Farmers In December last year.

Senior Mongols MC gang member appears in court after year on the run

Serious allegations include drug dealing, firearms and money laundering.

Three people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

The crash happened at about 7.45am in Christchurch.

Cricket bat killing: Woman who dumped friend's body released

The move came three days after her husband was jailed for beating a friend to death.

Musterer's hut, micro-brewery amongst winners at architecture awards

The awards ceremony was held at the Christchurch Town Hall on Wednesday.

$15m fraudster's wife speaks: I've lost everything too

Svetlana Spectra says finding out about her husband's thefts 'almost killed me'.

Crippled: Behind the scenes of Christchurch's cathedral rebuild

Work on track for cathedral to be reinstated - by middle of 2027.

Surge of 'acutely unwell' people: Dozens of surgeries cancelled

The Canterbury DHB says it was the only way to free up beds.

Retreat from Pike River starting next week

The families of the 29 victims of the 2010 disaster were notified of the move on Friday.

Double murder trial: Accused went along to 'keep brother safe'

Double murder accused told two people he went along with his brother to keep him safe.

David McPhail funeral: Tears and laughter at legendary funnyman's farewell

The pioneering satirist passed away last week, aged 76.

Truck crashes into railway crossing barrier arm

The incident happened at a railway crossing in Rolleston.

Man accused of assault, blackmailing Tinder date with covert video

Man allegedly told woman: "You're going to be a good girl and do exactly what I tell you."

'Almost broke me': 30 per cent rate rise divides council

All discussions about rate increases are being held in workshops closed to the public.

'Smoke alarms save lives': Owner speaks out after house destroyed in fire

Fire and Emergency NZ responded to the house fire in Christchurch on Monday.

'People think we have the plague': MIQ workers report discrimination, stigma

More than half of those surveyed reported being treated unfairly due to their work.