Star News Christchurch

26/09/2025

Just over 60 years ago, the happy couple and their guests were waiting in the chapel when a replacement minister finally dashed in with just minutes to spare, still clad in his hockey uniform.

Just over 60 years ago, the happy couple and their guests were waiting in the chapel when a replacement minister finally dashed in with just...

26/09/2025

A section of State Highway 1 in Canterbury has been reopened after a truck crashed into a bank this morning.

A section of State Highway 1 in Canterbury has been reopened after a truck crashed into a bank. No one was injured in the crash near Cheviot...

26/09/2025

Police have revealed further details about the search for Tom Phillips and his children, saying the fugitive was "detected in transit" but it was not safe to intervene.

Police have revealed further details about the search for Tom Phillips and his children, saying the fugitive was "detected in transit" but it was...

26/09/2025

The Canterbury Bulls men's and women's sides are in fine form ahead of a double-header at Ngā Puna Wai on Saturday.

The Canterbury Bulls men's and women's sides are in fine form ahead of a double-header at Ngā Puna Wai on Saturday. The women’s team is coming off...

25/09/2025

The High School Old Boys Light Bears captain has given his troops a clear message ahead of their U85kg National Club Cup final, which will be played before the All Blacks test at Eden Park on Saturday.

The High School Old Boys Light Bears captain has given his troops a clear message ahead of their U85kg National Club Cup final, which will be...

25/09/2025

Christchurch United and Coastal Spirit have bolstered their squads ahead of this weekend’s opening round of National League games.

25/09/2025

The average value of residential homes in a Canterbury district have fallen by -1.53% to $746,000 since the last revaluation was done.

The average value of residential homes in a Canterbury district have fallen by -1.53% to $746,000 since the last rating revaluation was done.

25/09/2025

New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister has told a United Nations leaders breakfast in New York that the world needs to face the "elephant in the room" on global emissions.

New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister has told a United Nations leaders' breakfast in New York that the world needs to face the "elephant in the...

25/09/2025

Christchurch local body election candidates are being lobbied to sign a pledge committing to keeping the city’s strategic assets in public hands.

25/09/2025

WATCH🎥: A key part of a highly anticipated $500 million Christchurch swimming pool complex has been brought to life.

A key part of a highly anticipated $500 million Christchurch swimming pool complex has been brought to life.

25/09/2025

When colourful Christchurch businessman and entrepreneur Brooke McKenzie first saw the "castle" on Yaldhurst Rd more than 40 years ago, he knew he had to buy it.

When colourful Christchurch businessman and entrepreneur Brooke McKenzie first saw the "castle" on Yaldhurst Rd more than 40 years ago, he knew he...

25/09/2025

North Canterbury district councillor Lisa Bond admits she knew little about how the council worked when she was first elected.