Governors Bay resident recognised for jetty rebuild
Governors Bay resident recognised for jetty rebuild
It takes a team to rebuild a jetty, but Louisa Eades' dedication to the project has resulted in a civic award.
Dylan Smits
Paraglider rescued from rocks at Taylors Mistake
Paraglider rescued from rocks at Taylors Mistake
A surf lifesaver has described the tricky rescue of a paraglider in heavy swells who crashed onto rocks at Taylors Mistake.
Rock collection faces uncertain fate
Rock collection faces uncertain fate
The owner of New Zealand’s largest private rock collection is looking to sell up.
Stranger deterred, didn't know password
Stranger danger: Password trips up man who approached young girl
A mother is urging parents to give passwords to their children so they know what to do if they are approached by a stranger.
Children learn how to save whales
Next generation of whale conservationists schooled up
Primary school children in Akaroa with a passion for conservation were taught how to care for beached whales on Friday.
Medical centre work to start
Medical centre work to start
Volunteers have been busy helping to prepare for upgrades to the Diamond Harbour Medical Centre.
Cyclists cause problems on new Coastal Pathway
Cyclists cause problems on new Coastal Pathway
Cyclists are causing problems for pedestrians on the new $17.3 million Coastal Pathway.
Fishers urged to clean up as hooks injure dogs
Fishers urged to clean up as hooks injure dogs
Dog walkers are demanding fishers do more to clean up fish hooks and lines in Redcliffs after a series of injuries.
Walker closer to Olympics
'That’s the speedwalking guy': Former St Andrew's student step closer to Olympic dream
Olympic hopeful Jonah Cropp wants to go all the way in racewalking, but first he has to raise the money to fly to the world championships.
Sprayer linked to fish deaths in river
Garden sprayer linked to fish deaths in Christchurch river
Finding the owner of a garden sprayer could help identify who is responsible for a chemical spill that resulted in the deaths of more than 500 fish in the Heathcote River.
Rikki Morris steps up to open Selwyn Sounds
Rikki Morris steps up to open Selwyn Sounds
Eighties music star Rikki Morris has been added to the Selwyn Sounds line-up and is scheduled to open the day-long festival in March.
Urumau Reserve fire risk 'getting beyond a joke’
Urumau Reserve fire risk 'getting beyond a joke’
Lyttelton residents want Christchurch City Council to tell them when work to reduce fire risk at a reserve will be finished.
New song an ode to Sumner
New song an ode to Sumner and the Coastal Pathway
Christchurch musician Neville Barrie has written a catchy tune about Sumner to celebrate the past and look forward to its future.