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ChristchurchAugust 13

Calls for help went unanswered in lead-up to homeless woman’s death

She was known as Hayley — and for weeks she slept rough on New Brighton Beach before she eventually died in Christchurch Hospital.
Calls for help went unanswered in lead-up to homeless woman’s death
Calls for help went unanswered in lead-up to homeless woman’s death
ChristchurchAugust 7

‘She was someone’s daughter, friend’: Homeless woman found sleeping under pier dies in hospital

A homeless woman who was found sleeping and “possibly hypothermic” on a Christchurch beach in freezing conditions has died in hospital.
‘She was someone’s daughter, friend’: Homeless woman found sleeping under pier dies in hospital
‘She was someone’s daughter, friend’: Homeless woman found sleeping under pier dies in hospital
ChristchurchAugust 4

Family swaps printing presses for pickleball paddles

A 132-year-old Christchurch family business has turned the final page on its printing past and is serving up a new future — pickleball.
Family swaps printing presses for pickleball paddles
Family swaps printing presses for pickleball paddles
ChristchurchAugust 3

‘Every street has a story’: Heritage walks reveal hidden history

More than a century ago, aviation pioneer Richard Pearse was dreaming up the future from his humble Aranui home. Now his old house is one of dozens of forgotten places being rediscovered.
‘Every street has a story’: Heritage walks reveal hidden history
‘Every street has a story’: Heritage walks reveal hidden history
ChristchurchJuly 27

High-flying circus artists receive standing ovation

Two Christchurch circus artists have turned an 11-year friendship into a gravity-defying debut production.
High-flying circus artists receive standing ovation
High-flying circus artists receive standing ovation
SelwynJuly 27

Canterbury householder confronts masked man with weapon

Police have revealed a masked man with a weapon fled from a Canterbury property after being confronted by a householder.
Canterbury householder confronts masked man with weapon
Canterbury householder confronts masked man with weapon
ChristchurchJuly 24

‘If I was 40 years younger I’d have had a go at them’

Two suspected burglars fled a Canterbury property after the elderly homeowner discovered them in his backyard.
‘If I was 40 years younger I’d have had a go at them’
‘If I was 40 years younger I’d have had a go at them’
ChristchurchJuly 23

Fancy some free fish and chips?

Fancy a free feed of fish and chips on your way to work in Christchurch on Monday morning?
Fancy some free fish and chips?
Fancy some free fish and chips?
CanterburyJuly 21

Did they really do that? Cantabrians quests for records

Cantabrians have long been known for their staunchness and determination, maybe that’s why so many world record attempts have been made in the region.
Did they really do that? Cantabrians quests for records
Did they really do that? Cantabrians quests for records
ChristchurchJuly 20

Landmark building disappearing

The demolition of one of Christchurch’s most notorious abandoned landmarks is well under way.
Landmark building disappearing
Landmark building disappearing