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Suburb news, council updates, transport and community stories from across the city.
Canterbury Police and Te Runanga o Nga Maata Waka Maori Wardens have formalised a Christchurch partnership intended to improve community safety, strengthen de-escalation at events and rebuild a visible working relationship between frontline police and wardens.
By Bulletin Newsroom · Tue, 4 August 2026
Safety concerns at Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo in Rolleston have become a Christchurch and Canterbury public-interest issue after local reporting detailed alleged staff assaults, worries about staffing levels and a formal Oranga Tamariki response.
Sat, 1 August 2026
Multiple fire crews were working at a block of Linwood shops on Friday night after a fire was reported near the intersection of Olliviers Road and Cashel Street.
Fri, 31 July 2026
A 39-year-old man has been charged after a suspicious Upper Riccarton house fire that forced a family to escape a burning property on Riccarton Road.
Fri, 31 July 2026
Police are asking Christchurch residents to help identify two people after an electric trike was stolen from outside Northlands Shopping Centre, leaving its owner without a key part of his daily independence.
Thu, 30 July 2026
A decision on the future of Lyttelton Port has moved into a sharper public test, with campaigners planning a Friday rally outside Christchurch City Holdings Limited and port unions calling for the Te Awaparahi Bay wharf decision to be paused.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Police say six people have been arrested after an operation targeting the flow of methamphetamine into Canterbury, with a senior figure in Christchurch's King Cobra chapter among those taken into custody.
Wed, 29 July 2026
Two youths have been arrested after an alleged early-morning ram raid attempt at Westfield Riccarton, putting one of Christchurch's busiest retail centres back in the public safety spotlight.
Tue, 28 July 2026
A person critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Templeton has died, shifting last weekend's serious crash from an emergency response story to a fatal road investigation for Christchurch's western edge.
Mon, 27 July 2026
Christchurch City Council is calling for young residents to put forward climate project ideas, with grants of up to $8,500 available through the Youth Climate Action Fund.
Mon, 27 July 2026
Police are searching for the occupants of a stolen vehicle that crashed into street furniture at one of Christchurch's busiest intersections early on Sunday morning.
Mon, 27 July 2026
Christchurch's Catholic Diocese has put a new figure, design and fundraising target around one of the city's longest-running post-earthquake rebuild questions, unveiling plans for an $80 million Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes Street.
Sun, 26 July 2026
Emergency services were still at the scene of a serious two-vehicle crash on West Coast Road near Kirk Road on Sunday evening, with one person in a critical condition and another seriously injured.
Sun, 19 July 2026
A garage fire at a Yaldhurst property on Strathcarron Place is under investigation after crews from Wigram, Ilam and Spreydon brought a well-involved blaze under control in the early hours of Sunday.
Sun, 19 July 2026
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour has used a Christchurch interview to say existing iwi participation agreements should be abolished under the Government's Resource Management Act replacement.
Fri, 17 July 2026
The Christchurch office linked to SFCVIBE has closed while the Commerce Commission continues investigating the online platform as a suspected pyramid scheme.
Thu, 16 July 2026
Christchurch drivers are being told to ignore QR-code payment stickers on parking machines after fraudulent labels were found across the city on Tuesday.
Tue, 14 July 2026
More than 10,000 people are now on Christchurch Hospital's gastroenterology waitlist for colonoscopy-related care, putting renewed pressure on Canterbury's bowel cancer surveillance and diagnostic capacity.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Police are investigating a linked overnight sequence across Christchurch and Rolleston after stolen cars, a vehicle fire and two burglaries were reported within hours of each other.
Sun, 12 July 2026
Offenders crashed a vehicle through glass doors on Rotherham Street and drove inside the mall before allegedly stealing clothing and shoes.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Health New Zealand says New Zealand's first externally credentialled Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist has cleared 127 waitlist patients in her first year at Christchurch Hospital.
Thu, 25 June 2026
Police and family remain concerned for 81-year-old Valerie Hargrave, last seen leaving her Woolston home on Saturday morning.
Sun, 7 June 2026
Investigators want to identify the driver of a white car seen on CCTV near a fatal Grahams Road crash in April.
Sat, 6 June 2026
Court restraints follow the arrest of six people and search warrants across the city, including at a King Cobra Addington pad.
Fri, 5 June 2026
Council is seeking feedback on a year-long clearway trial that frees up evening parking near the hospital and Hagley Park.
Fri, 30 January 2026
Cafés, riverside spaces, markets and outdoor dining are pulling more locals into the central city after work and on weekends.
Sat, 17 January 2026
The city enters the new year with the familiar mix of summer activity, ongoing development, and quiet planning for what comes next.
Tue, 6 January 2026
Christchurch City Council consulted on the draft Ōtautahi Christchurch Future Transport strategy in late 2024, covering long-term movement around the city. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for Th
Tue, 12 November 2024
Mid-2024 stadium updates showed major visible progress on the central city stadium, including roof installation and wider construction milestones. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christc
Mon, 19 August 2024
One New Zealand was announced as naming-rights partner for Christchurch's new central city stadium, with the venue to be known as One New Zealand Stadium. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The
Thu, 25 July 2024
Christchurch City Council adopted the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 on 27 June 2024 after public consultation and deliberations. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 a
Thu, 27 June 2024
Christchurch City Council sought feedback on a Gloucester Street trial that used planters, furniture and a slower street layout to test a more people-friendly central city street. The story became one of the local angles
Mon, 6 May 2024
Matatiki Hornby Centre opened in April 2024 with community facilities including a library, pool and customer service spaces for the south-west of Christchurch. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting fo
Sat, 20 April 2024
A 2024 Council agreement was designed to support the future of the Canterbury A&P Show while allowing Wigram Road land to be used for sports fields. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Chris
Tue, 16 April 2024
The Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 went out for public feedback from March to April 2024, asking residents to comment on services, infrastructure, investment, and rates. The story became one of the local angles worth rev
Mon, 18 March 2024
A local state of emergency was declared for Christchurch and Selwyn on 14 February 2024 as a major wildfire burned across the Port Hills. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bul
Thu, 15 February 2024
Christchurch City Council's draft Long Term Plan process included a proposed average rates increase of 15.84 percent for existing ratepayers in 2024/25 before later decisions reduced the adopted figure. The story became
Wed, 14 February 2024
Volunteer-led organisations say a packed programme of markets, festivals and family days is taking shape.
Tue, 30 December 1969
Several routes will see staged works through the summer, with detour information to be shared closer to the time.
Tue, 30 December 1969
A mix of council, school and volunteer-led programmes are rolling out new offerings this term.
Mon, 29 December 1969
Principals say there is plenty to look forward to as students settle into a packed calendar.
Sun, 28 December 1969
Retailers in one of the city's busiest shopping areas report a positive lift in customer numbers.
Sat, 27 December 1969
Residents are working together to bring more activity to the seaside suburb.
Sat, 27 December 1969
Public consultation has drawn a wide range of views on proposed changes to local routes.
Fri, 26 December 1969
Fresh openings and steady investment are shaping the look and feel of the central city as residents and visitors return in growing numbers.
Tue, 2 September 1969