Every Thursday, the Western News is included in The Star and 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.

24,894 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.

24,894 copies delivered in The Star, into homes and pick up points in the West Christchurch area every Thursday!

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