John Cosgrove

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

After a short spell of gravel, the road dives down to the valley and rises just as quickly on to...

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

Orana Park treated its animals with early Christmas today. Photo: Jonathan Cosgrove

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

People digging spuds and picking peas at the Sefton Big Dig. Photo: Jonathan Cosgrove

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

New Brighton Stitch-O-Mat facilitator Julie Donaldson. Photo: John Cosgrove

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'

Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Aileen Trist cut the ribbon, watched by Rāwhiti School kapa haka group....

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

A small eruption from the sun that was bigger than three earths. PHOTO: SAI SHANKAR

'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

Matthias Blattner proudly displays his partner Andrea Solzer's contribution to the Harbour...

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

The opening of the New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club building. Photo: Matt Nash

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

Due to demand the Aranui Bike Fixup group is scrambling for old bikes to repair and pass onto the...

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 South Community Patrol mascot, Ed, dresses for the job. Photo: John Cosgrove

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

The new Avondale foot and cycle bridge. Photo: Geoff Sloan

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

A new off-license has been approved on Prestons Rd, in spite of 50 written objections. Photo:...

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

Cashmere Ladies Croquet Club (1930). Photo: Canterbury Museum, 1980.175.96

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

The site of the crash on Sunday which injured five people on Dyers Pass Rd. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'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

The entire school, staff and pupils lined up for a group shot to mark the last day for the...

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.

List of issues outlined by new city councillor

Celeste Donovan won the Coastal Ward by-election. Photo: John Cosgrove

List of issues outlined by new city councillor

Tsunami evacuation routes and the slowness of earthquake legacy repairs top the list of issues facing new Christchurch city councillor Celeste Donovan.

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