Neglected grave with long-forgotten link to Titanic restored
A long-neglected grave in Linwood Cemetery with a little-known link to one of history’s most infamous maritime disasters has been brought back to life.
Geoff Sloan
Family effort driving Special Olympics dream
Family effort driving Special Olympics dream
Jacob Lowson is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his sporting career.
Beachside tribute for trailblazer
Beachside tribute for trailblazer
A pioneering Christchurch figure in women’s sport has been honoured on the one-year anniversary of her death.
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Well-earned honour as final whistle nears
Claire Lewis has been a pillar of the Canterbury netball community for more than 40 years. Her decades of service have now been recognised with a Netball NZ award, fast-tracked as the 80-year-old may only have weeks to live.
Door smashed, jewellery taken in Sallies store burglary
Door smashed, jewellery taken in Sallies store burglary
Jewellery was taken and a large glass door smashed in an early morning burglary at a Salvation Army store in Christchurch.
Salvation Army store vandalised in burglary
Christchurch Salvation Army store vandalised in burglary
Jewellery was taken and a large glass door was smashed in an early morning burglary at the Salvation Army's Addington family store in Christchurch.
Pedestrians stunned as driver does donuts on forecourt
Pedestrians stunned as driver does donuts on forecourt
Pedestrians were stunned when the driver of a car mounted the footpath and did donuts on the forecourt of Christchurch's busy central city bus interchange.
Driver does donuts at bus interchange
'It’s ridiculous': Driver does donuts at Christchurch bus interchange
Pedestrians were stunned when the driver of this car mounted the footpath and did donuts on the forecourt of Christchurch's busy central city bus interchange.
A&P Show revs up for 150th in Kirwee
A&P Show revs up for 150th in Kirwee
Trevor Schnell has been a fixture of the Courtenay A&P Show in Kirwee for more than 50 years - but his relationship with Massey Ferguson tractors goes back even further.
Community advocate on a mission
'I am a survivor and I have a voice': Community advocate on a mission
After nearly being killed by a drunk driver about 50 years ago, Wayne Hawker has spent his life advocating for community issues and fighting to rid Christchurch of unwanted liquor stores.
Frustration over road works growing
'Pain now for gain later' mantra as frustration over Chch road works grows
Frustrated at being held up by road works across Christchurch? You are not alone.
Relatives of decorated nurse sought by army
Relatives of decorated nurse, forgotten servicemen sought by army
A highly decorated war nurse and four servicemen lie in unmarked graves in Christchurch. Now Terry McLaughlin is looking for their relatives so they can be honoured with headstones.
New route for popular Christmas parade
New route for popular Christmas parade
Road works on Gerald St mean there will be a new route for the Lincoln Christmas Parade and Market on December 13.
World record in sights at Canterbury classic car show
World record in sights at Canterbury classic car show
Canterbury's classic Jaguars will be in the spotlight at a free event in Christchurch on Saturday to mark 75 years since the first MkVII was produced.
Jaguar show aims to set world record
Jaguar show aims to set world record
Canterbury's classic Jaguars will be in the spotlight at a free event in Christchurch on Saturday to mark 75 years since the first MkVII was produced.
Grieving father finds his peace
Grieving Christchurch father finds his peace
The Peace Train at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens is back for its fourth season - and it holds a deeply personal meaning for one volunteer driver.
Rehoming requests soar
Rehoming requests soar as financial hardship takes a toll
The rising cost of living is forcing some Christchurch pet owners to give up animals they can no longer afford to care for.
From helping godwits to saving seals
From helping godwits to saving seals: Tanya Jenkins loves a challenge
Tanya Jenkins is stepping down from her role as an environmental educator at the Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust.
Flow turns struggle into service for people in need
Flow turns struggle into service for people in need
For more than a decade, Florence “Flow” Waaka has been cooking meals and offering warmth to people doing it tough in Christchurch.
Young girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'
Young Christchurch girl on journey of 'strength and resilience'
A Christchurch 9-year-old living with an extremely rare condition has battled through countless challenges and achieved remarkable milestones.