Every Tuesday, the Western News highlights and explores the issues the western suburbs face. Editorially led, the newspaper connects with the locals through stories and campaigns that celebrate the community and keep residents informed.

Every issue is full of local news, business, entertainment, sport, food, fashion, health, puzzles, travel, school news, property, classifieds, gardening, motoring, home and more.

More than 17,000 copies of the Western News are delivered into 17 key areas of western Christchurch, including Templeton, Islington, Hei Hei, Broomfield, Halswell, Oaklands, Westlake, Hornby, Wigram, Sockburn, Church Corner, Ilam, Russley, Hyde Park, Avonhead, Riccarton Park and Riccarton.

Every Tuesday, copies are home delivered and also available at prominent retail outlets across the area.

The digital edition of the Western News can be read online for free. Content is also shared on star.kiwi Rise Up Christchurch with an audience of over 100,000 people.