Community service award for dedicated patroller
Community-minded Geoff Chapman has always done what he could to keep others safe.
Bea Gooding
'I was a broken man'
'I was a broken man': Overcoming demons to help people with mental illness and disability
Christchurch man Wayne Gibson’s battle with his own demons pushed him to help people with disabilities and mental illnesses who are experiencing long-term unemployment
Family 'devastated' after lockdown cancels funeral
Family 'devastated' after lockdown cancels funeral, puts burial wishes in jeopardy
Christchurch resident Kelvin Mcelroy only has his dad's sports trophies to remember him by while he's stuck in lockdown.
Children’s book authors find beauty in disaster
Children’s book authors find beauty in disaster
A broken leg and a job redundancy were exactly what a Christchurch couple needed to fulfil a dream they’ve never had time to embark on.
Residents' ideas for Brougham St upgrade
Residents' ideas for Brougham St upgrade would relieve pressure, improve safety
An underground subway for cyclists, lower speed limits, better public transport and safer access to properties are some of the changes being called for on Brougham St.
Unfinished business prompts East to run again
'Not afraid to ask the hard questions': Unfinished business prompts David East to run again
David East believes his experience as a two-term Christchurch city councillor could give him an advantage over other candidates in October's by-election.
Food fight to figure out health facts
Food Fight: Business-savvy Cashmere students' card game takes off
A team of enterprising Christchurch high school students are on a mission to educate children about what really goes into their food.
Stern warning to fly-tippers
Fly-tippers warned: Residents make signs to stop people dumping rubbish in their Christchurch suburb
A Christchurch residents' group has resorted to producing their own signs with a loud and clear warning to people who dump trash in their area.
Stadium row linked to likely mayoral bid, says former mayor
Stadium row linked to likely mayoral bid, says former mayor
City councillor Phil Mauger appears close to confirming he'll run for mayor - with recent political jostling over the planned Christchurch stadium's seating capacity a likely platform for his campaign.
Arena row linked to likely mayoral bid - Moore
Christchurch stadium row linked to likely mayoral bid, former mayor Garry Moore says
City councillor Phil Mauger appears close to confirming he'll run for mayor - with recent political jostling over the planned Christchurch stadium's seating capacity a likely platform for his campaign.
Puppeteers get their magic back
Christchurch puppeteers get their magic back
The actions of eagle-eyed Christchurch residents has fast-tracked the safe return of a box full of irreplaceable puppets owned by a well known pair of children’s entertainers.
Bid to stop bottle shop opening near school
Bid to stop another bottle shop opening near Christchurch school
Residents and parents are trying to stop another liquor store from opening near a school and kindergarten in their Christchurch neighbourhood.
Chance to get share of The Grand
Chance to get share of NZ’s largest outdoor plaza - The Grand in Cathedral Square
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched that offers Cantabrians a stake in a new hospitality and visitor destination.
Library celebrates 50 years
First purpose-built library in Christchurch celebrates 50 years
Following the birth of her daughter, Ann Barsby didn’t plan on sticking around long when she snagged a part-time job at the Spreydon Library.
‘Meeting of minds’ on the airwaves
Look who’s back: ‘Meeting of minds’ on the airwaves for Daniels and Barnett
James Daniels waltzed into his new radio role this week with no regrets after he decided being a Christchurch city councillor wasn’t for him.
Man's love for his porker of a 'son'
Man's love for his porker of a 'son'
Animal lover Mike Maxwell can see past the mess caused by his seven-year-old 'son' George who can’t help being a mammoth 250kg pig.
Life is kind of corker for George the porker
Life is kind of corker for George the porker
Christchurch animal lover Mike Maxwell can see past the mess caused by his seven-year-old 'son' George who can’t help being a mammoth 250kg pig.
Students' electronic business cards take off
'Interest from all over the country': High school students' e-business cards take off
A group of Christchurch young enterprise students didn't expect to be running a successful business in their final year of high school.
Burglaries prompt safety warning for residents
Burglaries prompt safety warning for residents
Residents of a Christchurch suburb are being reminded to stay vigilant and look out for each other in a bid to stem a spate of burglaries.
Keeping the old NZ Post Office lines open
Keeping the old NZ Post Office lines of communication open in Christchurch
George Wealleans, 75, founded the Ferrymead Post and Telegraph Historical Society to preserve NZ’s rich communications’ history.