The Latest Breaking News from Christchurch

On the day census packs were to begin being hand-delivered to households, Stats NZ withdrew all North Island staff from the field. David Williams reports.

After the recent devastation we risk trying to reclaim what we had rather than aim for a better, more beneficial future. We’ve made that mistake before with the Christchurch earthquakes, writes Rod Oram

Since the horrific attacks in Christchurch in 2019 there has been substantial and growing attention paid to the extreme right in New Zealand. The pandemic – and the conspiracy theories and anti-government sentiment that developed in response – increased that scrutiny, and the sense of unease or alarm many felt…

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council leader Drew Mellor slammed the Treasury which he said appears 'determined that the future of local government is one of maximum council tax and cuts to services'

Jamieson has suffered a suspected stress fracture of the back while Henry remains in Christchurch awaiting the birth of his first child

The company operates hire schemes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Objections to a proposal to kick cattle off Central Otago farmland to make way for an international airport will be put to Christchurch councillors next week.

Prime minister Chris Hipkins has said his government will refocus on economic issues, after dropping laws put forward after terror attack

It's heartbreaking to wade into people's homes and experience first-hand the impact of major floods, says the former Christchurch mayor. Traumatised communities need to be involved in their recovery – what happens next in Auckland is vital.

Christchurch-based Gozney said Denny Bruce would help lead the brand’s expansion into more global markets this year alongside founder Tom Gozney

Travellers from Tonga spend two nights in a Christchurch Methodist church