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Sheraton Christchurch: New $150m hotel set for 2027 opening
A new $150 million hotel development is set to open in Christchurch as Mainland Capital and Russell Property Group announce ...
Flu ravages Christchurch high school: 56% of students off sick on one day; health clinics under pressure
Flu has ravaged a Christchurch high school this week, with more than half of all students being off sick yesterday. A sudden influx of illnesses has struck the Canterbury region, causing school ...
Quake-damaged abandoned Christchurch hotel set to become five-star Sheraton
The building was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake and has sat abandoned ever since.
"Awfully symbolic": Christchurch's new stadium to host 2026 Super Round
Christchurch's new stadium will play host to five Super Rugby games over Anzac weekend 2026. Super Round took a year out of the schedule this year after the Melbourne Rebels exited the competition.
Offenders flee serious assault in Christchurch
Police are searching for the offenders who allegedly assaulted a person in Christchurch. Emergency services were called to the assault on Joy Street in the suburb of Shirley at 3.25pm after reports of ...
Super Round to open Christchurch's One NZ Stadium
Super Round will return to Super Rugby Pacific in 2026, with Christchurch's new One NZ Stadium to stage five games over the ...
Bloc Party woo 'handsome' Christchurch crowd with old favourites
For a band whose trajectory has gone off script numerous times, it’s intriguing to see a name like Bloc Party still resonates ...
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A wave of winter illnesses has hit Christchurch - with schools, early childhood and the city's medical centres feeling the strain
Several respiratory viruses are doing the rounds - including RSV, Covid and Influenza. Pegasus Health's Lisa Brennan has confirmed it's impacting the city's 24 Hour Surgery - which has had to close ...
Young Christchurch Couple Celebrate $20.25 Million Powerball Prize
A young couple from Christchurch are still coming to terms with a life-changing moment after winning a staggering $20.25 million in Saturday’s Powerball draw – making them Lotto NZ’s thirteenth ...
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Confirmation of the Crusaders first opponent at their new stadium in Christchurch will have to wait at least another week
Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham is hopeful they draw an old foe. Competition bosses hope to have the full schedule out within seven to 10 days. 11 Aug: The race is on for Breakers forward Karim Lopez t ...
Crusaders to show off new roofed stadium in Christchurch 'Super Round'
Super Rugby Pacific champions Canterbury Crusaders will host the return of the competition's 'Super Round' in Christchurch next season and show off their new home stadium.
Floating business in Christchurch closes after court order
A FLOATING business in Christchurch has been to forced to cease trading after it was issued a court order. Harbour Kitchen announced it will no longer be trading after BCP Council sought an injunction ...