Rolleston came alive with festive cheer as thousands gathered to celebrate the return of the Rolleston Christmas Parade and Market, marking the first Christmas parade in over 30 years. The event, held ...

Cathay Pacific has returned to Christchurch Airport, resuming flights from 2 December just in time for the summer season. This year, the airline is offering 88% more seat capacity than last season, ...

Sumner’s new skate park and village green have officially opened, offering a new hub for recreation and community gatherings in the heart of the seaside suburb. The skate park boasts a 1.9m deep pool ...

Canterbury mother Kimberley Aspden faced an impossible choice: spending Christmas with her family or with her one-week-old daughter Emily, who was in Christchurch Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care ...

Lauren Quaintance has been named the new chair of the ChristchurchNZ board, taking on a three-year term. She succeeds Dr Therese Arseneau, the founding board chair, who stepped down on November 29 ...

Four people have been injured, including one seriously, after a jet boat flipped on the Rakaia River. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7pm on Saturday. A police spokeswoman ...

A lucky Lotto player from Christchurch will be toasting a special win after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in last night’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at New Brighton ...

Emergency services are at the scene of a jet boat accident on the Rakaia River. They were called to the area near Double Hill just after 7pm. A police spokesperson confirmed to chrislynchmedia.com ...

An Oamaru nursing student’s dedication to her studies and commitment to her community has been recognised with the Supreme Award at the Ara Institute of Canterbury’s end-of-year Pacific Achievement ...

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Rolleston is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas celebration today, with activities kicking off at 11am. The event promises something for everyone, making it a must-attend for families and locals ...

Former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has defended the government’s handling of the pandemic after the Royal Commission of Inquiry issued a critical report on New Zealand’s response. The ...