Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an unexplained death in Cheviot. A police spokesperson confirmed to chrislynchmedia.com they were alerted to the sudden death at approximately ...

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has said he feels “conned” after a community board recommended keeping bus lanes on Cranford Street, despite public opposition and council staff advising a clearway ...

Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern is set to receive a global leadership award from the United Nations Foundation. The award, part of the annual We The Peoples honours, celebrates individuals ...

The Ministry of Health has announced a more cautious approach to the use of puberty blockers for young people with gender identity issues, citing a lack of robust evidence on their safety and ...

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has proposed suspending the controversial cathedral restoration levy on ratepayers, arguing that it no longer makes sense to collect funds for a project that has been ...

People on floats at this year’s Christchurch Christmas Parade must wear a seatbelt. Mayor Phil Mauger mentioned the requirement, as a side comment, during a council meeting on Wednesday. “Everyone ...

Police across New Zealand are set to enforce new anti-gang laws coming into effect at midnight, giving them greater powers to target gang-related crime and intimidation. Assistant Commissioner Paul ...

More than two dozen Hanmer Springs hospitality and retail businesses were inspected by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) teams during a two-day operation in response to ...

Senior members of New Zealand’s legal community have voiced “grave concerns” over the coalition government’s proposed Treaty Principles Bill, urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Attorney ...

A South Island Hīkoi leader has described the Treaty Principles Bill as “white supremacy.” In an interview with chrisylynchmedia.com, on Tuesday night, Tersea Butler reflected on the bill which ...

Armed police are at a property on Greers Road this evening. A police spokeswoman said they’re making enquiries in relation to reports of a firearm being discharged at a Waltham property earlier today.

A light plane has crashed landed off the coast of Tasman. A police spokesman told chrislynchmedia.com police were responding to Ruby Bay following a report of a light plane crash landing off the coast ...