Ōtautahi Christchurch`s NZ Cup & Show Week, which is one of New Zealand`s premier annual events, is partnering with New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) to make its post-pandemic comeback this November in an exclusive,... Read...

A gun-toting Christchurch cannabis grower who killed a police dog and shot two officers will remain locked up, a parole board has decided.Christopher Graeme Smith, 46, was convicted and sentenced in 2011 for the attempted murder... Read...

By Sam Olley of RNZ A former Celebration member believes deliverance - the Pentecostal equivalent of exorcism - has been used to replace counselling, medical care and even law enforcement at the controversial church. Others say the... Read...

Motorists driving between Christchurch and Akaroa have been warned to look out for the lower speed limits being introduced next month.The new speed limits, which will come into effect along the Christchurch to Akaroa highway (State... Read...

Selwyn`s next Annual Plan consultation could include funding the Christchurch stadium, Te Kaha, if and when the District Council is asked to contribute. The Annual Plan would be the mechanism for that process, Selwyn district councillors... Read...

The countdown is on to Christchurch`s Festival of Rugby in August, with two test matches to be held in the Garden City.The All Blacks play Argentina on Saturday, August 27, while the Black Ferns take on Australia the week before... Read...

An 18-year-old Oamaru man will appear in court this week, facing two charges in relation to a fatal crash in Oamaru in February.Police confirmed that they had charged the teenager, who was driving a silver Mazda Atenza hatchback... Read...

Residents opposing the controversial Lincoln South housing development near Christchurch are thrilled to receive more than $11,000 in community contributions as they head to the Environment Court.The residents, represented by their... Read...

Nearly half of Christchurch`s waterways are in a poor condition according to a new report.Bird and dog faeces, dissolved copper from car brake pads and zinc from tyres and roofing are just some of the contaminants being washed into... Read...

Longstanding National MP Gerry Brownlee announced today he would not contest the Ilam electorate at the next election, a strong indication he wants to be Speaker should National win in 2023. Brownlee has stood in the Christchurch... Read...