News | Local Politics
23 Feb 2026 16:37
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Local Politics

    Sir Bob Parker is digging deep -- as he battles for his health

    Sir Bob Parker is digging deep -- as he battles for his health


    The former Christchurch Mayor is in a hospital care facility after suffering a heart attack in May, and a stroke in October.

    The 68-year-old was put into intensive care in October, and spent 11 days in a critical condition.

    He's now undergoing therapy, and longtime friend Bert Govan says Sir Bob's resilience shows.

    He says Parker's always been a positive person and a great communicator -- and now he's digging deep into those characteristics, as he faces his current health challenges.

    The Parkers have appreciated messages of support from family and friends -- but have requested privacy.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Local Politics News
     20 Feb: The Local Government Minister says he is seeking advice on changes to the 30-year-old Dog Control Act
     18 Feb: Dozens of Canterbury kids spent a night hunkering down in Banks Peninsula - which was cut off by yesterday's torrential rain
     13 Feb: Hamilton City Council's putting 1.7-million dollars into future zoo expansion
     12 Feb: The Local Government Minister's flagged concerns over a sharp rates increase in Christchurch
     09 Feb: Christchurch's Mayor says feedback on the new metro sports centre has been largely positive, despite some early challenges
     08 Feb: Wellington officials are pushing for an investigation into the city's wastewater infrastructure
     05 Feb: Dunedin City Council's slammed what it calls 'false and misleading' claims about natural hazards in South Dunedin
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Moana Pasifika are on the hunt for a new venue for their round nine Super Rugby match against the Chiefs More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Energy watchdog to force retailers to offer struggling customers help in overhaul More...


     Today's News

    		 Law and Order:
    Auckland police have arrested a man they believe responsible for a string of indecent assaults - against high school students and teachers 16:17

     Business:
    Energy watchdog to force retailers to offer struggling customers help in overhaul 16:07

     Health & Safety:
    Denmark and Greenland reject Trump's offer to send naval hospital ship 16:07

     Rugby:
    Moana Pasifika are on the hunt for a new venue for their round nine Super Rugby match against the Chiefs 15:57

     Law and Order:
    40-year-old summonsed to court in relation to Christchurch dog attack on Saturday 15:27

     Accident and Emergency:
    Five hikers are lucky to be alive after a Mount Taranaki tramp yesterday 14:57

     National:
    In Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights, domestic abuse has been recast as consensual kink 14:17

     Politics:
    Marshall Islands launches first universal basic income scheme to stop outward migration 14:17

     Motoring:
    A diesel spill where three-vehicles have crashed at Orewa, in Auckland's north - has closed northbound lanes on State Highway One, since about midday 13:47

     Motoring:
    Shane van Gisbergen has finished a creditable sixth in the latest drama-filled NASCAR race in Georgia 13:37

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd