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A funereal air descends on Labour’s election night event in Christchurch

Asked what it’s promising for Christchurch, Labour delivers a seven-page dossier

Political theatre in Christchurch lacks two main players

National’s leader can’t state one specific policy for Christchurch or Canterbury, other than a bridge and a road

Logan van Beek, born in Christchurch, is now the key player for the Netherlands at the World Cup, having played a significant role in helping the Dutch team qualify. He has a tendency to shine on the big stage, and is looking forward to the match against New Zealand, hoping…

In a study published Wednesday researchers created a new antibody therapy for Alzheimer's disease based on a genetic mutation, though the work is still in very early stages.

From the big city to the farm, we measure the rural-urban divide

New Zealand has declared war on tobacco with a remarkable new law. The indigenous Māori population, with the country's highest smoking rate, has a lot to gain. But they have a bone of contention.

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council reversed decision to remove 15 metre archway from beach after speaking with victims’ families.

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have reported feeling an earthquake in the Ashburton Lakes region of South Island.

Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want.