Latest Christchurch News

AN EVENING WITH GUENTHER STEINER – coming to Australia December 2026
Plants with superpowers – and how they can help protect us
Man arrested following dangerous motorbike riding across Christchurch
Search launched for man missing near Craigieburn Forest Park, Selwyn
Food manufacturing visits finding safety gaps in machinery and hazardous substances
NZ’s fastest growing town was once the future of urban planning. What happened?
Australia needs a systemic overhaul to rebuild belonging and social cohesion, SSI tells Royal Commission
50 more Acts up for repeal
Rūnanga receives funding for community-led wetland restoration project
Youth car theft spiked by police
Police appeal after memorial plaques removed from central Christchurch
Rūnanga receives funding for community-led wetland restoration project
Allens advises Plenary Group on Christchurch Men’s Prison PPP
Appeal for information following assault, Christchurch
State of Origin 2027 date confirmed as Major Events momentum continues
Brain injury rehabilitation boost for Christchurch
Further sexual offending charge filed against man already before courts
Eight new emergency helicopters now in service
RIF backs critical minerals and hydrogen plant
$30m RIF package targets hydrogen opportunities
Colombia earthquake has killed at least 132. My research helps explain why it was so destructive
Charges laid in relation to the supply of methamphetamine, Marlborough
DOC Staff Delight At Rare Spotted Skink Sighting
Autism diagnoses in New Zealand more than triple, Otago study finds
Man arrested, meth seized following Christchurch search warrant
AAD retrieves US expeditioner from Antarctica in challenging midwinter rescue 7 August 2026
New urgent care service for Rolleston
Disabled people face greater climate change risks – and they can also help NZ adapt
Adelaide Airport flies high with record passenger numbers
Earn as You Learn programme expands
eSafety commences civil penalty proceedings against Telegram over alleged failings to tackle terror
Two youths arrested following Riccarton incident
Christchurch Men’s Prison PPP deal signed
Turning waste into climate-resilient soils for communities
Australian Prime Minister Press Conference – Sydney 18 July
New ferries operator announced, vessels named
Pacific women call for better cancer education and culturally responsive care
New Dunedin Hospital takes shape as steel goes up
Kiwi Runs For Homeless Charity
Transport Plan More Pipe Dream Than Pipeline
University of Canterbury start-up transforming critical mineral recycling
Air New Zealand marks Dreamliner milestone as final aircraft returns from storage
DOC Rangers Reveal Their Top 5 Winter Walks
Climate change will raise the risk of severe heatwaves. NZ homes aren’t ready
Food manufacturing in focus as proactive visits support safer work
Kiwi cousins serve MICHELIN Guide appetizer, as SA prepares main course
Road cone crackdown gathers pace
NZ restaurants serve MICHELIN Guide success