The Latest Breaking News from Christchurch

A hometown boy returns for a true-blue love-in

The Christchurch earthquakes were traumatic but it was the delay in resolving insurance claims that made people feel they couldn't get on with their lives. Those affected by the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle must feel the same with managed retreat, writes Lianne Dalziel

The Opportunities Party's political fortunes rest on winning a Christchurch electorate seat, writes David Williams

The three 'i's of inflation, interest and now insurance hikes of up to 56% are tipping local authorities into an unprecedented cashflow crisis. Some are leaving halls, pools and libraries uninsured – or looking to sell them off. Jonathan Milne reports.

Lyttelton’s port closed for a staff party – but the company won’t reveal the cost, reports David Williams

The Government created 10 water corporations to give local communities more control, but new changes to the Three Waters reform package ensure they will share the same employment contracts, the same IT systems, and more. Jonathan Milne reports from the Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch.

Christopher Luxon’s drive for party votes hits an Act-shaped judder bar

City mayors are pushing for new funding deals that would devolve more responsibility for infrastructure and social services to local communities. Jonathan Milne reports from the Local Government NZ conference in Christchurch.

Two new novels explore a city battered by earthquakes and hanging on among "the motley motels and paint-peeled homes"