Star News Christchurch

24/12/2024

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24/12/2024

Some banking customers have been affected by an outage to online banking services - a day out from Christmas Day.

Some banking customers have been affected by an outage to online banking services - a day out from Christmas Day. ANZ has confirmed that some...

24/12/2024

The Juicy Fest RnB music festival has canned its New Zealand tour dates, including the Christchurch leg which was due to take place early next month.

The Juicy Fest RnB music festival has canned its New Zealand concerts, including the Christchurch leg which was due to take place early next month....

23/12/2024

The World Buskers Festival will aim to showcase Christchurch's cultural diversity when it gets under way in January.

The World Buskers Festival will aim to showcase Christchurch's cultural diversity when it gets under way in January. The 10-day festival from...

23/12/2024

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23/12/2024

The three best-decorated homes in Ashburton have been named in the residential Christmas lights competition.

23/12/2024

The aroma of freshly baked treats has been wafting from Canterbury kitchens in a bid to help out hospice patients.

The aroma of freshly baked treats has been wafting from Canterbury kitchens in a bid to help out hospice patients. About 25 volunteers from Hospice...

23/12/2024

Firefighters in Christchurch are known for rescuing cats stuck up trees or ducklings trapped in drains - but how about a magpie stuck on a fire station siren tower?

Firefighters in Christchurch are known for rescuing cats stuck up trees or ducklings trapped in drains - but how about a magpie stuck on a fire...

23/12/2024

A Christchurch grandmother is now looking forward to Christmas Day after receiving a hamper of food and presents from a city mission.

23/12/2024

A father who worried his son was driving his friend’s car illegally, disabled it so it couldn’t be driven.

23/12/2024

Commercial construction firm Naylor Love has appointed liquidators for three companies as part of a routine cleanup - including a more than a century-old former main entity.

Commercial construction firm Naylor Love has appointed liquidators for three companies as part of a routine cleanup - including a more than a...

23/12/2024

Foodie-farmer Nadia Lim says she is aiming for a more "relaxed and casual" atmosphere at Christmas this year - with only a 20-odd guestlist.

23/12/2024

Christchurch Airport has opened its new flagship bar and food court just in time for Christmas.

23/12/2024

Westpac has admitted overcharging nearly 25,000 customers more than $6.3 million by not giving promised discounts and benefits.

Westpac Bank has admitted overcharging nearly 25,000 customers more than $6.3 million by not giving promised discounts and benefits. The Financial...

23/12/2024

The Interislander ferry Kaiārahi has been towed back to Wellington due to a technical issue on its way to Picton.

23/12/2024

An Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland turned around this afternoon after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue.

An Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Auckland was turned around this afternoon after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue....

23/12/2024

WATCH🎥: South New Brighton nurse Kirsten Carey is calling for tighter regulations to control v**e shops after one opened within 400m of a school and kindergarten.

South New Brighton nurse Kirsten Carey is calling for tighter regulations to control v**e shops after one opened within 400m of a school and...

23/12/2024

Christmas came early for a family who won $5 million in last week's Lotto draw.

Christmas came early for a family from Central Otago who won $5 million with Lotto last week, saying the prize was "life-changing" for them. The...