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  •   Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Christchurch articles  Christchurch
    A Christchurch man's been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of David Bridgwater, with a minimum non-parole period of almost 12 years
     18 December 2025
    A Christchurch man's been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of David Bridgwater, with a minimum non-parole period of almost 12 years
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    A crash involving a power pole's closed some southbound lanes on the Christchurch Southern Motorway
    17 Dec 2025: A crash involving a power pole's closed some southbound lanes on the Christchurch Southern Motorway... more
    The Government's making moves to acquire properties for North Canterbury's Woodend Bypass
    16 Dec 2025: The Government's making moves to acquire properties for North Canterbury's Woodend Bypass... more
    Worksafe's taken early enforcement action against a Christchurch daycare, where five children and two staff suffered chemical burns
    16 Dec 2025: Worksafe's taken early enforcement action against a Christchurch daycare, where five children and two staff suffered chemical burns... more
    Another Robertson will be at the helm of Canterbury for their NPC title defence in 2026
    15 Dec 2025: Another Robertson will be at the helm of Canterbury for their NPC title defence in 2026... more
    Environment Canterbury's warning of wallaby control work underway between Tekapo and Twizel
    15 Dec 2025: Environment Canterbury's warning of wallaby control work underway between Tekapo and Twizel... more
    The Tauranga Whai have defended their Tauihi national women's basketball league title with a resounding 93-66 win over the Mainland Pouakai in the final in Christchurch
    14 Dec 2025: The Tauranga Whai have defended their Tauihi national women's basketball league title with a resounding 93-66 win over the Mainland Pouakai in the final in Christchurch... more
    Wellington bowler Jess Kerr has achieved record-setting pace with the ball during their Hallyburton-Johnstone Shield match with Canterbury in Rangiora
    14 Dec 2025: Wellington bowler Jess Kerr has achieved record-setting pace with the ball during their Hallyburton-Johnstone Shield match with Canterbury in Rangiora... more
    Plunket Shield leaders Auckland are on the backfoot after day one of their clash against Canterbury at Hagley Oval
    14 Dec 2025: Plunket Shield leaders Auckland are on the backfoot after day one of their clash against Canterbury at Hagley Oval... more
    A Christchurch mother killed by a spurned lover with a disturbing, violent past, can now be named
    12 Dec 2025: A Christchurch mother killed by a spurned lover with a disturbing, violent past, can now be named... more

     Most Popular Recent Christchurch News
     10 Jan: The Canterbury Kings are determined to bounce back after suffering a heavy 87-run defeat to Northern Districts in the Super Smash ++++++++++++++++
     31 Jan: Environment Canterbury has put an exclusion zone in place around the site of a capsized tourist boat, from which more than 40 people were evacuated +++++++++++++
     25 Jan: Rain is disrupting the men's Super Smash T20 encounter in Christchurch...with the ladder-leading Northern Brave 51 for one in the 15th over against hosts Canterbury, scoring at just over eight and a half runs per over +++++++++++
     24 Jan: A strong Police presence is expected in North Canterbury this weekend, as car enthusiasts converge on Rangiora for the Muscle Car Madness Car Show +++++++++++
     02 Feb: Investigations are underway into what led a tourist boat to run aground just inside the Akaroa Heads ++++++++++
     28 Jan: Police are maintaining a presence outside a rural Selwyn property after the death of an elderly woman ++++++++++
     11 Jan: Christchurch Police have arrested a man, after a vehicle crashed into a house and power pole in Somerfield ++++++++++

     Christchurch NewsLinks
      8 Feb: Expat tales: i’m always ‘surprised by prices when i return to new zealand’ (Stuff.co.nz)
      8 Feb: What keeps women coming back to christchurch’s red-light strip (Stuff.co.nz)
      6 Feb: Christchurch artist’s drawing appears on google homepage for waitangi day (Stuff.co.nz)
      6 Feb: Christchurch bottle stores ban the sale of popular drink nitro to renew licenses (RadioNZ)
      6 Feb: Enatel opens new christchurch hub to power exports (ITBrief)
      5 Feb: Pair sought after two mountain bikes worth $4000 stolen in christchurch (Stuff.co.nz)
      5 Feb: Christchurch terrorist seeks to overturn guilty pleas (Stuff.co.nz)
      4 Feb: Firefighters abused by motorists after road closure between christchurch and sumner (RadioNZ)
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    The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight More...


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    Residents in Hawke's Bay's Kai-rakau have entered a second consecutive month of level 4 water restrictions More...


     Today's News

    Soccer:
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed the idea this season's Premier League title chase is over if his side lose to Liverpool in Anfield tomorrow morning 18:57

    Soccer:
    Liverpool manager Arne Slot understands tomorrow morning's opponents Manchester City remain a force despite not being in their best form 18:37

    Rugby:
    The Black Ferns Sevens will square off against Australia once again in a world series tournament decider later tonight 18:27

    Rugby League:
    Brisbane prop Payne Haas will reunite with coach Wayne Bennett at South Sydney after signing a three-year contract, a development that has the NRL world in shock 18:07

    Environment:
    Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure 17:27

    Rugby League:
    A monumental signing in the NRL, with arguably the game's best prop to shift clubs after the upcoming season 16:57

    Christchurch:
    New Zealanders hoped never to see the Christchurch terrorist again. Now he wants to appeal his sentence 16:27

    Rugby:
    The Highlanders are keeping their fingers crossed for Fabian Holland as they prepare to find out more about the All Blacks lock's injury 16:17

    Cricket:
    A cricket-crazy Indian crowd is a double-edged sword for captain Mitchell Santner and the Black Caps 16:17

    Business:
    Residents in Hawke's Bay's Kai-rakau have entered a second consecutive month of level 4 water restrictions 15:27

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