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 Overseas newspapers

This page is a guide to international newspapers in the Christchurch City Libraries collection — in print and online.

Finding a specific title

The best way to find out if we have a specific newspaper is to search Serials A to Z.

Newspapers in the Source

More newspapers

Our Internet Gateway lists more online newspapers. We have also have a wide range of historical newspapers.

We subscribe to a number of newspaper sites — the Source gives you free access with your library card number and PIN, or at any library.

Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre
Leading Australian, New Zealand and international periodicals in full text, reference books, biographies and images.
Press Display
Digital newspaper library with full-page replicas of current print editions, including editorial content, graphics and advertising. Sixty days back issues.
ProQuest Australia & New Zealand NewsStand
New Zealand and Australian regional and international newspaper articles and newswire stories.
Serials A - Z
Find magazines, journals or newspapers in our electronic journals and serials by browsing an A to Z listing, searching for a title, or browsing a subject.

Print newspapers

Temporary relocation of newspapers due to the 22 February earthquake

Central Library’s overseas newspapers and some regional newspapers have been temporarily relocated to community libraries. Please check the library catalogue for details on availability.

The Central Library receives the following overseas newspapers. Most are held for the latest two months, except for the London Times, which has been retained permanently since 1968.

Overseas newspapers received by Central Library
Place of publication Newspaper Frequency Usual delay
Australia      
Brisbane Courier-Mail Saturday 2 - 3 days
Melbourne Age Saturday 2 - 3 days
Perth West Australian Saturday 2 - 3 days
Sydney Australian Financial Review Monday - Saturday 1 - 3 days
Sydney Sydney Morning Herald Monday - Saturday 2 - 3 days
United Kingdom      
Manchester Guardian Weekly Monday 14 days
London Observer Sunday 5 - 10 days
London Sunday Times Sunday 7 - 8 days
London Times Monday - Saturday 6 - 10 days
Asia / Pacific      
Hong Kong South China Morning Post Weekly 3 - 12 days
Taiwan Hong guan zhou bao / Macroview weekly Weekly  
North America      
United States USA Today Monday - Friday 6 - 10 days
United States Monitor World Weekly 18 days
United States International Herald Tribune Monday - Saturday 5 - 6 days