Christchurch’s central city was filled with energy and excitement today as the Philippines Festival brought a lively celebration of music, dance, and culture to city. A highlight of the event was a ...

A plaque commemorating a respected historical figure credited with planting Canterbury’s iconic weeping willows has been vandalised in Victoria Square, Christchurch. The plaque, originally installed ...

Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles, 19, has died in a Bangkok hospital following a suspected methanol poisoning incident in Laos. Her death occurred just a day after her close friend, Bianca Jones, ...

A person has died following a car crash in Pegasus earlier this week. The crash happened on Pegasus Boulevard at 2.30pm on Tuesday, when a car left the road and collided with a tree, a police ...

Come together as a community to celebrate living in Bishopdale! Enjoy a wide range of performances from local school groups, artists and organisations, numerous information stalls, have-a-go ...

A bold fundraising effort by Māia Health Foundation has come to fruition with the official opening of Kahurangi, a purpose-built child, adolescent, and family outpatient facility in Christchurch. The ...

Saturday’s forecast suggests a cooler day with temperatures peaking around 14 degrees Celsius. Law said, “Perhaps plan for your indoor activities, especially in the morning, as there will be a few ...

The Justice Committee has outlined its plans for handling submissions on the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill, including hearings, rules on offensive language, and a policy on anonymous ...

Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki claims police were forced to drop charges against him due to “damning evidence” presented in court, including recordings of meetings with top police commissioners ...

Two Christchurch MPs, from opposite sides of the political spectrum, have backed a proposal to scrap the ratepayer-funded levy for the cathedral now that the project has been mothballed. Christchurch ...

People on floats at this year’s Christchurch Christmas Parade must wear a seatbelt. Mayor Phil Mauger mentioned the requirement, as a side comment, during a council meeting on Wednesday. “Everyone ...