Poll: Are you disappointed to see Westpac close its Ferrymead branch?
Abandoned - that is how customers of a Christchurch Westpac branch are feeling after the bank announced it will close its doors on August 8.
Kees Chalmers
Renowned blues singer film a blast from the past
Renowned blues singer film a blast from the past
Thirty-four years ago, Derek McCullough was in Memphis as a judge for the World Barbeque Championships. At the time he owned Double D’s Bar and Grill and operated in the Arts Centre.
Stolen sculpture may have been destroyed and turned to scrap
Stolen sculpture may have been destroyed and turned to scrap
A $95,000 Llew Summers sculpture stolen from outside the Mt Pleasant Community Centre may have been cut up and sold for scrap.
Golden Guitar glory for rising star
Golden Guitar glory for rising star
New Zealand’s next country music sensation may have been unearthed in Christchurch.
Retro video store standing strong
Retro video store standing strong
When Evan Kiddey first opened Dead Video in Christchurch, he was given one piece of advice by everyone he spoke to: “Don’t do it”. Now his retro video store is standing strong in the face of the digital era.
Dead Video alive
'It was a total risk, but I was stubborn': Dead Video alive
When Evan Kiddey first opened Dead Video in Christchurch, he was given one piece of advice by everyone he spoke to: “Don’t do it”. Now his retro video store is standing strong in the face of the digital era.
Surf lifesavers bound for canoe world champs
Surf lifesavers bound for canoe world champs
Five Taylors Mistake surf lifesavers are trading the ocean waves for river racing as they prepare to represent New Zealand in Portugal next month.
New movie theatre may open this month
New Chch movie theatre may open this month
The countdown is on to the opening of the replacement for the iconic Hollywood movie theatre in Sumner.
Community champ's heartfelt thanks to wife
'She was my partner in crime': Chch community champion’s heartfelt thank you to wife
Christchurch RSA president Jim Lilley has lived a very busy life - he has been a police officer, co-established Marine Watch and was a long-time Coastguard Canterbury volunteer.
Lyndsey calls for back-up to help pupils
Lyndsey calls for back-up to help pupils
Lyndsey Ebert was stuck in traffic one morning, waiting for pupils from Te Raekura Redcliffs School to cross the road, when he had an idea on how it could be improved.
Band 'buzzing' at chance to step into spotlight
'Bigger and better things': Chch band 'buzzing' at chance to step into spotlight
Selwyn Sounds openers Castaway could be on the verge of their big break after being invited to perform at the prestigious NZ On Air Showcase.
Speed limit change unlikely outside community centre
Speed limit change unlikely outside community centre
A plan to drop the speed limit from 50km/h to 30km/h outside a Christchurch community centre is unlikely to go ahead, but city council staff have been asked to look at other safety measures.
'I thought I had lost my dog forever'
'I thought I had lost my dog forever'
When Max spotted rabbits while out for a walk in a Christchurch park last week, he did what dogs do - he chased them.
Extending bus route 'not a simple task'
Extending route 'not a simple task': Governors Bay bus advocates want action
Help us Vicky! That’s the plea to Environment Canterbury councillor Vicky Southworth from Governors Bay residents fighting for a bus service.
Popular eatery makes way for 'elevated' Merivale makeover
Popular eatery makes way for 'elevated' Merivale makeover
A new eatery with a distinctly Merivale flavour will open on the Esplanade in Sumner on July 1.
Keep the lights on - residents
Keep the lights on - residents
Sumner residents have given their verdict on the issue of the Cave Rock mast lights.
Hip-hop artist dedicates first book to late friend
Hip-hop artist dedicates first book to late friend
Christchurch musician Sam Dunlay has released his first book, The Caterpillar, which is dedicated to the memory of a long-time friend and collaborator.
Residents fighting to build emergency centre
Residents fighting to build emergency centre
Long-standing issues have resurfaced at a Banks Peninsula reserve after a bid to knock down a historic building was rejected.
Couple say 'I do' after 5km Hagley Parkrun
Couple say 'I do' after 5km Hagley Parkrun
It’s not very often you get married twice in one day, especially following your 5km Saturday morning parkrun.
Great bloke, top groundsman 'hard to come by'
Great bloke, top groundsman 'hard to come by'
Christchurch cricket groundsman Roger Georgieff was never one for awards – he would simply say he did what needed to be done.