Christchurch stories

2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.

Romano's has launched its first-ever brand campaign, using generative AI to create Italian art-inspired adverts with a distinct New Zealand twist.

GIMME, an on-demand alcohol delivery service in New Zealand, aims to revolutionise consumption by prioritising speed, safety, and responsible drinking.

The University of Canterbury will scrap its Oracle system in favour of Workday to centralise data and enhance operations as part of a major digital overhaul.

Ingram Micro Showcase 2024 gears up to connect over 2,000 tech partners, end users and industry leaders across three NZ cities.

Fuller has led the fibre network provider since its inception in 2007. He will step down between July and September in 2021.

More than 120,000 customers in Christchurch are now using fibre broadband for their internet connections, according to provider Enable.

The subsidy is being delivered as part of a wider business support package during phase one of a Christchurch Economic Recovery Package.

Christchurch fibre broadband provider Enable will continue to deliver essential services during the lockdown period, supporting the local community.

Across Enable's network, there are now 12 towns and suburbs where over 60% of homes and businesses are enjoying fibre broadband.

Enable leaps ahead in its fibre broadband rollout, reaching 10,000 more Christchurch homes. Many could be connected by Christmas, says CEO Steve Fuller.

Students at Christchurch's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori O Te Whānau Tahi are using 3D modelling and printing to tackle world problems.

Construction begins on new Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery school in Christchurch, featuring flexible learning spaces and digital workshops.

Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.

Uber rolls into Christchurch offering free rides, promising to shake up local transport and aid the city's rebuild.

Enable has announced it plans to roll-out fast broadband to 33,000 more homes and businesses in the Christchurch area.

Christchurch businesses and consumers are jumping onboard with fibre broadband with uptake of 35% in some areas.

The cause of this morning's mobile issue was a core network router problem in Christchurch, which led to mobile voice and TXT services problems.

Co-workers caught in explicit act at office building opposite a New Zealand bar, as sex tape goes viral on social media. Investigation launched.

Christchurch is unique in the world, combining the rollout of Ultra-Fast Broadband with the rebuilding of the city following its devastating earthquakes.