The Government has announced a major crackdown on boy racers, fleeing drivers, and anti-social road users, with new legislation due mid-2025. Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police Minister Mark ...

The Government says its crackdown on drunk driving is paying off, with newly released statistics showing a sharp drop in alcohol-related road deaths. Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Police ...

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has voiced his frustration at the Government’s refusal to grant the city council more time to finalise housing intensification plans, while also speaking candidly about ...

Former Christchurch City Councillor and broadcaster James Daniels has confirmed he will stand for the Coastal Ward in this year’s local body elections, after stepping away in 2021 for a national radio ...

The Minister Responsible for RMA Reform Chris Bishop has formally rejected a request from Christchurch City Council for more time to decide on housing intensification rules across the city. In a ...

Christchurch radio host Simon Barnett has fulfilled a lifelong dream, meeting and interviewing his childhood hero, Tom Cruise. Barnett finally came face to face with the Hollywood star at the Mission: ...

Education Minister Erica Stanford will lead the Government’s efforts to explore restrictions on social media use for under-16s, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. Luxon said the ...

Students from Hagley College have painted a heartfelt mural for their new neighbours at Rānui House, the South Island’s largest patient accommodation facility. The mural, titled Keeping Families Close ...

A house on Estuary Road in South New Brighton has gutted by fire. The blaze broke out around 10.30PM on Tuesday. Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Blair Walklin said the property was “well ...

ACT Party leader David Seymour has accused the Green Party of proposing an economically reckless budget that would burden future generations with unsustainable debt and aggressive tax hikes. Slamming ...

A heartwarming fundraising concert is set to take place in Christchurch later this month in support of a much-loved local performer seriously injured in a car crash. “Molls Dolls,” a well-known tap ...

A crash on the northbound side of the Christchurch Northern Motorway has caused significant traffic disruption on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to the scene around 5.20pm a police ...