New Brighton
Sperm whale given Māori blessing after dying on Christchurch beach
The whale was given the name Te Koha, meaning the gift, and was laid to rest with mana.
Fatal New Brighton fire not suspicious
There's still no saying what caused an early morning inferno in a Christchurch boarding house, which claimed one life this morning. The single storey New Brighton property went up in flames just… Audio
Hunt for Strickland ongoing one week after fatal hit & run
It's been one week since a fatal hit and run in New Brighton and police are still hunting for suspect Liam Strickland. A funeral was held today for Dean Amies, the 46-year-old homeless man who died… Video, Audio
Pedestrian dies after being hit by fleeing driver
A man has died after being hit by a fleeing driver in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton, with a police search now underway for a suspect linked to the incident. Video, Audio
Five hospitalised after early morning multi-car crash
It isn't clear how many cars were involved in the crash, which emergency services were called to at 1.30am.
New Brighton businesses blast city leaders' 'lack of unity'
Businesses in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton are demanding urgent action to pull the area out of an economic slump. The seaside town has struggled since the Canterbury Earthquakes, with… Audio
New Brighton businesses urge council to help revive town
Businesses in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton say something needs to be done urgently to pull the area out of an economic slump. The seaside town has struggled since the Canterbury… Video, Audio
'A lot of stuff happening in a really short time'
Frustrated Christchurch residents grappling to grasp the implications of three major regeneration projects in their suburb have taken matters into their own hands.
New Brighton frustrated by town upgrade confusion
Frustrated New Brighton residents are so fed up with getting no information about three major projects for their suburb they've taken matters into their own hands. The Christchurch suburb has been the… Audio
NZ's second community fridge opens in New Brighton
The Christchurch suburb of New Brighton was hit hard by the Christchurch earthquakes, with roads that still haven't been fixed and many families on struggle street. One local is hoping a fridge… Video, Audio
Is the tide about to turn for New Brighton?
Can the planners realise their vision of turning Christchurch into a beach city, proudly facing east to herald a revived New Brighton? Video
New Brighton Pier to remain open during quake repairs
The Christchurch City Council is hoping to keep the New Brighton Pier open for most of the year it will take to complete earthquake repairs.
Dune fire in Christchurch under control
Families who had to be evacuated from their homes in a Christchurch suburb while fire crews worked to contain a fire, are now allowed back into their houses. Audio
Latest from New Brighton fire
The latest now on homes threatened by fire in the seaside suburb of New Brighton in Christchurch. Audio
Fire Service on New Brighton fire
More on the fire that's forced homes to be evacuated in the Christchurch seaside suburb of New Brighton. Audio
Southern Story for 20 December 2012 - Ukulele Night
Katy Gosset visits New Brighton, a suburb that's been a little down on its luck after the quakes. But its local ukelele jam is still pulling in punters from all over town. Katy Gosset dropped in on… Audio