Thousands of North Canterbury homes and businesses were affected by a short power cut this afternoon. Electricity went out at 12.42PM according to Mainpower. A spokesperson said “Transpower’s Waipara ...

Fire investigators are at the scene of a suspicious blaze at the former Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs. Fire and Emergency NZ shift manager Jill Higginson told chrislynchmedia.com crews ...

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Police have cordoned off part of Riccarton Road, while crews attend to the blaze. Multiple firefighters were at the scene, including crews from Ilam, and Spreydon fire stations. A local resident said ...

International pop star Liam Payne has died after a fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. Sources told entertainment outlet TMZ the singer had been vacationing in Argentina with his girlfriend, ...

Christchurch City Council wants to relocate the flatwater sports facilities at Kerrs Reach and establish a new riverside area in the Avon River Corridor. In a statement, the council said The Kerrs Hub ...

Christchurch police are investigating a “sudden death” in New Brighton. A police spokeswoman told chrislynchmedia.com emergency services responded to a report of a person in a critical condition ...

Christchurch motorists can expect delays this morning following a serious crash. A police spokeswoman told chrislynchmedia.com emergency services were notified of the crash on Blenheim Road, between ...

Five youths have been apprehended and are facing charges in connection with serious offences committed over the past 48 hours. Canterbury Metro Area Commander Superintendent Lane Todd said that around ...

A former staff member at St Bede’s College is facing court proceedings in relation to historical allegations of sexual offences against students at the Christchurch boarding school. The accused has ...

Christchurch is gearing up for its biggest and brightest Diwali celebration yet, with the main event taking place on October 26, 2024, at Hagley Park. Organised by the Indian Social and Cultural Club, ...

Motorists are being warned to expect delays following a car fire near Little River. Crews from Akaroa Fire Station were called to the fire on the main road (State Highway 75) between Puaha Road and ...