The first of 50 new charter schools is set to open in Christchurch next year. Read...

`This is just the beginning. I hope to see many more,` David Seymour says, announcing Mastery Schools New Zealand - Arapaki. Read...

The Government is backing off plans to build rocket launchpads south of Christchurch as the global launch market continues to fly high, despite receiving no written advice on the issue. Read...

The changing of the guard for the Black Caps bowling attack will be completed after the Test series against England which starts in Christchurch on Thursday. Read...

The government is backing off plans to build rocket launchpads south of Christchurch despite receiving no written advice on the issue. Read...

The Christchurch department store has long been a family favourite for Christmas portraits - but there is some consternation this year. Read...

Jacob Bethell will bat at number three on his Test debut in England`s series opener against New Zealand in Christchurch on Thursday. Read...

England have selected an untried test rookie at No 3, who has never scored a century in professional cricket, for the series opener in Christchurch. Read...

The quake was centred 5km south-east of Christchurch. Read...

Judd Flavell’s New Zealand basketballers shrugged off a cold shooting night to secure a much-needed bounceback result in Christchurch. Read...