Sumner’s new skate park and village green have officially opened, offering a new hub for recreation and community gatherings in the heart of the seaside suburb. The skate park boasts a 1.9m deep pool ...

Four people have been injured, including one seriously, after a jet boat flipped on the Rakaia River. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7pm on Saturday. A police spokeswoman ...

Rolleston is gearing up for a spectacular Christmas celebration today, with activities kicking off at 11am. The event promises something for everyone, making it a must-attend for families and locals ...

Emergency services are at the scene of a jet boat accident on the Rakaia River. They were called to the area near Double Hill just after 7pm. A police spokesperson confirmed to chrislynchmedia.com ...

Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have a news tip or are interested in ...

Former Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has defended the government’s handling of the pandemic after the Royal Commission of Inquiry issued a critical report on New Zealand’s response. The ...

A lucky Lotto player from Christchurch will be toasting a special win after winning $1 million with Lotto First Division in last night’s live Lotto draw. The winning ticket was sold at New Brighton ...

Police are appealing for information following reports of a small sailboat believed to have been blown out to sea near Boulder Bay, Sumner last night. A concerned member of the public first spotted ...

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with a string of rural mailbox thefts in North Canterbury. The thefts, which targeted mailboxes in Waimakariri and Selwyn, involved parcels and ...

Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have a news tip or are interested in ...

Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have a news tip or are interested in ...

The new radar will provide improved services to communities in the Canterbury region. The 3.5-million-dollar project involved the demolition of the 30-year-old radar and concrete tower, then ...