Articles by Star.kiwi
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Christchurch
Quarry open day branded as a publicity stunt
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 11:18amAn anti-Templeton quarry campaigner is labelling a Fulton Hogan open day as a publicity stunt. The company is holding a family...
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Christchurch
Vandals target earthquake-damaged towers in Christchurch
Tuesday, 24 July 2018, 3:23pmPeople attempting to break into the earthquake-damaged Scarborough and New Brighton clock towers are putting themselves in...
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Christchurch
Former mayor speaks out after crashing into cow
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 7:59amA former mayor and his two passengers were lucky to escape serious injury after his Mercedes-Benz, travelling at about 100km/h,...
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Christchurch
Intersection blocked on Main North Rd after crash
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 2:57pmA busy intersection on Main North Rd is partially blocked after a crash. The crash happened at the intersection of Main North...
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Christchurch
Convicted killer pleads guilty over dog park crash
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 11:45amMore details have emerged over the crazy driving of a convicted killer who came to a stop after crashing into a dog park. John...
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Christchurch
Vandals hit sports ground for the second time
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 11:35amVandals have hit a sports ground’s new surface for a second time in two months. The latest incident at Leslie Park on Thursday...
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Christchurch
More alcohol bans announced for Christchurch suburbs
Friday, 13 July 2018, 2:25pmStricter rules around drinking on the street are in the pipeline following calls from police. At the city council regulatory...
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Christchurch
Decision on fatal hit-and-run charges could take ‘some time’
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 2:28pmIt could be some time before charges are laid in relation to the fatal hit-and-run in Dallington. Detective Senior Sergeant...
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Christchurch
Five hospitalised after taking mysterious 'green pills'
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 11:27amFive people were hospitalised after taking green pills believed to be ecstasy - prompting a warning from health officials...
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Christchurch
NZTA stepping up safety on QE II Drive
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 8:35amSafety barriers will be installed along QE II Drive in a bid to stop crashes. A $3.9 million New Zealand Transport Agency...
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Christchurch
Night time vandals damage Christchurch reserve
Monday, 9 July 2018, 2:39pmVehicles skidding through a Redwood reserve are causing damage, safety concerns and a big headache for one resident. Simon...
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Christchurch
Council forced to reveal touch wall cost $1.24 million
Friday, 6 July 2018, 10:53amA 7-metre long interactive touch wall to be installed at Christchurch's new central library will cost $1.24 million, it has...
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Christchurch
Flooded Christchurch park labelled a ‘bloody disaster’
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 6:49amA St Albans resident is calling for urgent drainage work at Rutland Reserve, saying it currently looks like a “bloody disaster.” David...
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Christchurch
Rat problems after rubbish dumping at reserve
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 5:02pmIllegal rubbish dumping at Bexley Reserve is causing rats to populate nearby properties. Residents living near the reserve...
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Christchurch
New home for orchestra adds to Chch town hall blow out
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 2:25pmThe under-construction Christchurch Town Hall has had a new building added, which will provide a home for the Christchurch...
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National
Convicted killer involved in high-speed crash near Christchurch
Saturday, 9 June 2018, 10:21amA convicted killer is back behind bars after a spectacular crash south of Christchurch while allegedly fleeing police. John...
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Christchurch
Christchurch toilet paper thief caught short
Friday, 8 June 2018, 5:54pmIf you’ve been caught short in Rolleston here’s the reason why. A man in his 60s has been stealing the toilet paper. But...
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Christchurch
Convicted killer involved in high speed smash
Friday, 8 June 2018, 1:58pmA convicted killer is back behind bars after a spectacular crash while allegedly fleeing police. John Oliver Jamieson’s Subaru...
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Christchurch
Vandals attack newly laid athletics track, delaying opening
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 2:51pmA vandalism attack at the Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub will delay the planned opening of the city’s new athletics track. Contractors...
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National
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to attend seventh anniversary of Christchurch earthquake
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 8:13amPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will speak at today's civic service in Christchurch commemorating the seventh anniversary of...
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National
Battered to death and burned: Who was Marcus Tucker?
Friday, 10 November 2017, 8:38amThe death of Marcus Tucker was a brutal and sustained attack, says the lead detective on the case. Now, for the first time,...
