Making a big splash - but not like a bird
Making a big splash in Christchurch - but not like a bird
Making a big splash is less about soaring like a bird and more about perfecting the art of the splash, says a Bryndwr manu expert.
John Cosgrove
Watch: Templeton speed merchant shines in NZ Grand Prix race
Watch: Templeton speed merchant shines in NZ Grand Prix race
Selwyn builder Alastair Hoogenboezem was dominating the NZ Grand Prix title race at the weekend when a back-marker wobbled in front of him.
Otago road trip: A miner excursion
Otago road trip: A miner excursion
In the first of a series of five road trips around the region, John Cosgrove takes the scenic route via Hillend.
On the hunt for Christmas presents
On the hunt for Christmas presents
Christmas came early for the animals of Orana Wildlife Park this morning as they got gifts of carcasses, meat and treats.
On the hunt for presents and potatoes on Christmas Eve
On the hunt for presents and potatoes on Christmas Eve
In Canterbury today last minute shopping for pre-Christmas treats filled many peoples agendas as they all sought to complete the hundred-and-one things they needed to do on Christmas Eve.
Countdown to Women's Cricket World Cup launched
Women's Cricket World Cup: 100-day countdown launched in Christchurch
Canterbury cricket legend Sir Richard Hadlee is confident the Women's Cricket World Cup will go ahead without a hitch in March, despite the threat of Covid hanging over the event.
Face mask that doesn’t fog up your glasses
The face mask that doesn’t cause your glasses to fog up
Anyone who wears glasses knows how Covid-mandated face masks can cause your specs to fog up - but a Christchurch sewer has a solution.
Anzac fronds 'unfurled'
Fronds 'unfurled' near Anzac Drive-New Brighton Rd roundabout
Christchurch's four Anzac fronds have finally found their new home.
Capturing our star in all its glory
'Amazing and dynamic': Chch photographer capturing the sun in all its glory
Visiting the sun is impossible, but for a New Brighton amateur astronomer his forays into the boiling 5500 deg C cauldron of the corona layer of the sun’s atmosphere are done photographically.
Capturing our star in all its glory
'Amazing and dynamic': Chch photographer capturing the sun in all its glory
New Brighton amateur astronomer and teaching assistant Sai Shankar has been photographing the closest star to earth.
Pet cat killed in vicious dog attack
Pet cat killed in vicious Christchurch dog attack; concerns for welfare of children
A Christchurch family has been robbed of their pet cat Roxy after she was viciously attacked and killed by two stray dogs.
Harbour Kitchens: New incarnation for Lyttelton cookbook
Harbour Kitchens: New incarnation for Lyttelton cookbook
Another helping of the Harbour Kitchens cookbook has been created to celebrate Lyttelton, its food, and people.
State-of-the-art clubhouse for surf lifesavers
State-of-the-art clubhouse for New Brighton surf lifesavers
The New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club's $3.6m clubhouse has all the bells and whistles.
Group needs old bikes to repair for good cause
Don't need your old bike? Take it to the Aranui Bike Fixup group
A recent burglary and an unprecedented demand for restored bicycles has left a Christchurch group scrambling for old bikes to repair and pass onto the community.
Patrol's smallest member suits up for duty
Christchurch community patrol's smallest member suits up for duty
The smallest member of the Christchurch South Community Patrol has received his uniform.
Residents call for new foot bridge to be re-named
Residents call for new Avondale foot bridge to be re-named
Confusion over the name of a new foot bridge being built over the Avon River has prompted calls for it to be renamed.
New liquor outlet prompts calls for alcohol policy
New Prestons Rd liquor store approval prompts calls for city-wide alcohol policy
Calls for a Christchurch-wide alcohol policy are mounting after the approval of the latest off-licence bottle shop application.
Club commemorates decision to give men a mallet
Christchurch sports club commemorates decision to give men a mallet
The clock will be turned back on Friday when a nearly 100-year-old sports club marks the day it finally allowed members of the opposite sex onto the grass court.
'It’s hoon city': Tricky bend claims another car
'It’s hoon city': Tricky bend claims another car
A notorious bend on the Port Hills continues to be a trap for motorists.
Shirley Intermediate buildings farewelled
Shirley Intermediate buildings farewelled
For almost nine decades, more than 13,000 children have passed through the doors of Shirley Intermediate School. Now the original school building is being demolished.