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 ...

One of Christchurch’s largest retail expansions is well underway in Shirley, with developers behind the Homebase precinct promising to bring new life and choice to the city’s underserved eastern ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 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 ...