Canterbury
Lianne Dalziel will contend mayoral election
The Christchurch mayor, Lianne Dalziel, says attending yesterday's ANZAC Day service crystallised her decision to stand for a second term. Video, Audio
Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance reopens
People can walk over Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance once again, after nearly seven million dollars in earthquake repairs. Audio
Police seek help after body found on road
A body found on a road today in Doyleston, south of Christchurch, has not yet been identified.
Christchurch icon ready to serve again
Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance was rededicated today, after nearly $7 million in earthquake repairs.
New wells to tap into tip gas supply
Ten new gas wells will be drilled in Christchurch's Burwood Landfill, in a bid to extend the life of the gas project.
Health Ministry official accused of lying
Tensions between the Health Ministry and Canterbury DHB are growing amid allegations a ministry official denied being told about mounting pressures on the DHB.
Frankie McMillian
Frankie McMillian reads her poem "My mother and great aunt laughing like trees". Audio, Gallery
New wall to replace Sumner safety containers
The wall of containers that greets visitors to the Christchurch suburb of Sumner will soon be replaced with a $2.5 million retaining wall.
Freedom camping ban to be extended into 2017
Freedom campers heading to Christchurch or Banks Peninsula next summer might have to think again, with a temporary ban extended to May next year.
Couple offered $1115 to fix quake-hit land
A Kaiapoi couple are considering legal action against the Earthquake Commission, after being offered just over $1000 to fix their land.
Temporary ban on freedom camping extended
The Christchurch City Council is extending a temporary ban on freedom camping until May next year. Video, Audio
Two-year-old died after choking on food
The two-year-old that died suddenly in Christchurch house last night had choked on a piece of food, police say.
Council considers plea for permanent freedom camping ban
Banks Peninsula residents are pleading with the Christchurch City Council to bring in a permanent ban on freedom camping.
Christchurch strip branded 'West End'
London has one, New York has one and now Christchurch has one, after property developers branded part of its CBD the West End.
Chch businesses call on council to keep Brighton pier open
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Video, Audio
Cantabrians weigh with their preferences for anchor projects
Christchurch businesses are calling on the council to keep the New Brighton pier open while earthquake repairs are completed. Audio
Christchurch to get its own West End
London has one, New York has one, and now Christchurch has one, after part of the CBD has been branded The West End. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
Council urged to keep Brighton pier open
New Brighton businesses are calling on the council to keep its pier open while earthquake repairs are completed.
Chch-based Canadian appointed new CEO of regeneration agency
A Canadian has been appointed the head of Christchurch's new rebuild agency. Audio
Christchurch schoolgirl indecently assaulted
A man is being hunted by police for indecently assaulting a Christchurch schoolgirl.
