Christchurch is a city in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. It is the largest city in the South Island, and the second largest city, and third largest urban area, in the country. It is situated along the coast, just north of Banks Peninsula, half way down the South Island's eastern coast. Read more at Wikipedia


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PM celebrates start of Auckland’s big causeway upgrade

...north of Auckland, Auckland’s Victoria Park Tunnel (completed in 2012), Waikato Expressway, Tauranga Eastern Link, Wellington Northern Corridor, and Christchurch Motorways. More information is available at www.nzta.govt.nz/rons . ENDS © Scoop Media...

Enterprising Rural Women Award 2013 winners announced

...RWNZ Enterprising Rural Women Award 2013, following an award ceremony at the opening of the Rural Women NZ national conference in Christchurch yesterday evening. Liz Evans says “These awards, now in their fifth year, offer an opportunity for rural businesswomen...

Wanted man sought for connection with missing teen

...anxious to locate her," Worner said. Gerrard, described as Maori, approximately 180cm and of thin build, is believed to be in the Christchurch area. Choose the news you want when you want it, all in one personalised daily e-mail. ONE News is available on iPhone,...

Posthumous knighthood announced for Supreme Court judge

...a series ... A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexu ... More than two years and three months since the February ... Christchurch police are on the hunt for a 20 year-old m ... Northland police are urging the community to be cautiou ......

Deja vu - massive jams on Newmarket Viaduct

...a series ... A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexu ... More than two years and three months since the February ... Christchurch police are on the hunt for a 20 year-old m ... Northland police are urging the community to be cautiou ......

Pharmacist jailed over Medicines Act breaches

An Auckland pharmacist is headed to prison for a series of breaches of the Medicines Act. 32-year-old Fadi Iskander was convicted on 47 charges relating to the sale of unapproved prescription medicines. He's been handed a term of four months, two weeks i

Heritage groups protest demolition of Christchurch buildings

...in Christchurch. - Source: ONE News Around 30 people have turned out to protest the demolition of heritage buildings in Christchurch today. The small group supporters held signs saying 'stop wrecking our city' and 'stop heritage destruction'. Protesters will...

Prison for man who violated young stepdaughter

...going on. An Auckland pharmacist is headed to prison for a series ... A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexu ... Christchurch police are on the hunt for a 20 year-old m ... Northland police are urging the community to be cautiou ... A Christchurch...

Demolition protest, two years after quake

...than two years and three months since the February earthquake, a small group of passionate supporters have gathered in central Christchurch to call for a halt to the demolition of heritage buildings. Around 40 people holdings signs saying 'Stop Wrecking Our...

Police hunt man in connection with missing girl

...police are on the hunt for a 20 year-old man in relation to a missing 13 year-old girl. Detective Sergeant Mark Worner says they want to find Daniel Gerrard who is known to have been associating with the teenager . She was reported missing on Monday. Gerrard...

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A heritage group are protesting the demolition of buildings in Christchurch. (Source: ONE News) - Published on 2013-05-23 22:10:00 by TVNZ

A heritage group are protesting the demolition of buildings in Christchurch. (Source: ONE News)

Published by TVNZ on 2013-05-23 22:10:00

The Rebels' James O'Connor offloads the ball in a tackle from the Crusaders' Sam Whitelock, Crusaders v Melbourne Rebels, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, April 28, 2013 - Published on 2013-05-22 09:10:00 by Scrum.com

The Rebels' James O'Connor offloads the ball in a tackle from the Crusaders' Sam Whitelock, Crusaders v Melbourne Rebels, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, April 28, 2013

Published by Scrum.com on 2013-05-22 09:10:00

Hekia Parata discusses the interim decision on the closure and merging of some Christchurch schools. (Source: ONE News) - Published on 2013-05-21 00:20:00 by TVNZ

Hekia Parata discusses the interim decision on the closure and merging of some Christchurch schools. (Source: ONE News)

Published by TVNZ on 2013-05-21 00:20:00

The Crusaders' Owen Franks tackles the Highlanders' Ma'a Nonu, Crusaders v Highlanders, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, April 20, 2013 - Published on 2013-05-20 19:45:00 by Scrum.com

The Crusaders' Owen Franks tackles the Highlanders' Ma'a Nonu, Crusaders v Highlanders, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, April 20, 2013

Published by Scrum.com on 2013-05-20 19:45:00

Christchurch southern alps - Published on 2013-05-20 16:57:00 by Stuff.co.nz

Christchurch southern alps

Published by Stuff.co.nz on 2013-05-20 16:57:00

Bryony Rudkin and John Sheeran at Christchurch Mansion - Published on 2013-05-20 10:42:00 by Evening Star

Bryony Rudkin and John Sheeran at Christchurch Mansion

Published by Evening Star on 2013-05-20 10:42:00

A tourist sleeps near the carpark at Christchurch airport. (Source: Fairfax) - Published on 2013-05-19 13:58:00 by TVNZ

A tourist sleeps near the carpark at Christchurch airport. (Source: Fairfax)

Published by TVNZ on 2013-05-19 13:58:00

BROTHEL: Pedestrians and school students wait at the bus stop near Atlas House on Christchurch Road in Boscombe - Published on 2013-05-19 04:12:00 by This is Dorset

BROTHEL: Pedestrians and school students wait at the bus stop near Atlas House on Christchurch Road in Boscombe

Published by This is Dorset on 2013-05-19 04:12:00

The Crusaders' Owen Franks and Luke Romano tackle the Blues' Tim Perry, Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, May 18, 2013 - Published on 2013-05-19 02:07:00 by Scrum.com

The Crusaders' Owen Franks and Luke Romano tackle the Blues' Tim Perry, Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, May 18, 2013

Published by Scrum.com on 2013-05-19 02:07:00

The Crusaders' Owen Franks and Luke Romano tackle the Blues' Tim Perry, Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, May 18, 2013 - Published on 2013-05-18 23:41:00 by Scrum.com

The Crusaders' Owen Franks and Luke Romano tackle the Blues' Tim Perry, Crusaders v Blues, Super Rugby, AMI Stadium, Christchurch, May 18, 2013

Published by Scrum.com on 2013-05-18 23:41:00

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in Engineering Appointment Bolsters Regional Economic Growth
Scoop - New Zealand News - 2013-05-24 00:35:00

We've had a little bit of a laugh about it, because that's the best way to deal with things ... There's a seriousness to it and we're getting on top of that. Graham is a fantastic personality and didn't mean anything by his tongue-in-cheek comments but in our modern world sometimes you can't throw those out there....

in Blues play good cop, bad cop over referees
Stuff.co.nz - 2013-05-23 17:48:00

You had an incredible number of different perceptions on how the job should be done ... Everybody's views would be different....

in Sir Don McKinnon takes top award
Stuff.co.nz - 2013-05-23 10:20:00

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