Am I the only person in Christchurch who’s excited about the new bus payment system?
Payment system Motu Move is finally active on Greater Christchurch buses. Shanti Mathias checks it out – and…
Christchurch murderer Lewis Blackburn doesn’t want to be released from prison
Two days after she ended the relationship, he turned up at the 45-year-old’s Christchurch home in the early…
Christchurch shooting: Woman in critical condition, police hunt for gunman who fled in vehicle
“Police and ambulance were called to a Shortland St property about 8.45pm last night, and on arrival found…
Air New Zealand launches direct Christchurch–Adelaide flights twice weekly
Seat and passengers There’s a broad mix of demographics on this flight, from parents with young children to…
Kirwee truck and ute crash: Emergency services rush to scene
“The Serious Crash Unit have been advised and the road is expected to remain closed for some time,…
Christchurch’s Oakleys Plumbing celebrates 150 years of family legacy
“Henry Oakley and John Taylor were the two gentlemen involved. They started out as blacksmiths, bell installers –…
In praise of the Christchurch library cafe’s buttery cheese scone
My ability to transmute pantry staples into edible goods has not improved in the decades since. Any scone…
Wool to be showcased at Royal A&P Show of New Zealand and Corriedale shearing champs
“We’re confident that, in conjunction with the Royal Agricultural Society, we’ll be staging a show that has bounced…
Where To Shop In Christchurch 2025: From Thrift Destinations To Local Designers
From 2000s vintage to curated international offerings, here’s where to find the best fashion in the Garden City.…
Christchurch crew win world hip-hop title after comeback in Czech final
Euphoria were pipped by Belgium’s 2SDC crew in the preliminary and semifinals, before a come-from-behind win in the…
New Christchurch stadium to showcase top Canterbury food outlets
“There are so many amazing spots to eat across Waitaha, Canterbury which has allowed us to bring together…
The tricky trade-offs in making room for rivers in the city
Urban streams are often channelled into culverts and forgotten about. In Christchurch, Shanti Mathias visits two projects that…