Local residents are unable to attend the meeting which will consider the fate of a proposed flyride in the tourist town.
8:10pm
The Christchurch facility will reopen to the public on March 22 after a fire forced its closure last month.
Monday 6:42pm
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The Prince of Wales said his thoughts were with the families and friends of the victims and with those injured in the attacks.
Sat, Mar 16
Any pieces of space rock from the fireball are calculated to have landed in the MacKenzie Basin to the south of Lake Tekapo.
Fri, Mar 15
After receiving so much love, one widower decided to give back – one cake at a time.
The pool was closed over the summer after it was found to be leaking 17,000 litres a day, had low pool users and staffing issues.
Farid Ahmed's wife Husna was fatally shot during the attack. She was trying to save others, including her husband.
Opinion: As New Zealand moves on from March 15, Muslims try to keep the conversation going.
Talks are underway for the 'South Island Kea' to be included in an expanded premiership in the coming years.
Sara Qasem's father died in the attack five years ago today. She wants to create meaning from the "tremendous" pain.
Fifty-one people were killed and dozens more were injured in the shootings at two Christchurch mosques in 2019.
This year's fifth anniversary falls on Jumu'ah - the mandatory Islamic Friday prayer. It was that occasion five years ago which the terrorist targeted.
Shake was felt widely across the city with more than 3780 people reporting they felt the earthquake.
Thu, Mar 14
When first responders move out, Taskforce Kiwi volunteers move in to help
Locals had complained they weren't properly consulted over the installation.
The Department of Conservation and Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura are reminding people to control dogs in coastal areas.
Wed, Mar 13
The project cost $2.6 million and was 90% funded by NZTA Waka Kotahi.
Iman says Christopher Luxon did not raise the issue of contentious firearms laws and "we think it would be disrespectful to ask him".
Tue, Mar 12
Officers were called to the address shortly after 10pm on Sunday following reports of a stabbing at the Christchurch City Mission.
The Irish singer-songwriter announced on X yesterday ahead of his return that it's been five years since his last New Zealand tour.
Welcome to our live updates from day four of the second Test between New Zealand and Australia at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.
Mon, Mar 11
It's hoped the initiative will help break down barriers in the outside world.
Timaru woke up to an unusually hot morning with temperatures hitting 27 degrees Celsius at 6am, soaring from 19C at 4.30am.
The fires were reported shortly after midnight.
Police were called to the Hereford Street property shortly after 10pm on Sunday following reports of a stabbing.