Anzac fronds 'unfurled'
Fronds 'unfurled' near Anzac Drive-New Brighton Rd roundabout
Christchurch's four Anzac fronds have finally found their new home.
John Cosgrove
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.
List of issues outlined by new city councillor
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.
Couple call for road safety concerns to be addressed
Couple call for road safety concerns to be addressed
A Christchurch couple have compiled an inventory of sites around their neighbourhood that they say need work to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety.
Tiny Shops get fright from council email
Tiny Shops get fright after Christchurch council email
Christchurch City Council staff quickly rescinded an unauthorised email exploring the potential to shut down and sell some assets of the Linwood Village Tiny Shops complex.
Christchurch rider Alastair Hoogenboezem dominates King of Ruapuna round
Christchurch rider Alastair Hoogenboezem dominates King of Ruapuna round
The long-awaited King of Ruapuna formula one series round belonged to Christchurch rider Alastair Hoogenboezem on Sunday.
Found an abandoned shopping trolley? Report it
Found an abandoned shopping trolley? Report it
A Christchurch City Council promotion asked people to report abandoned shopping trolleys spotted around the city.
Chance meeting leads to 60 years of marriage
'She looked upset and cute so I asked if I could help'
A Christchurch couple who celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last week still vividly recall the exact moment they laid eyes on each other.
'Thank goodness': Landfill clean-up welcomed by residents
'Thank goodness': Landfill clean-up welcomed by residents
Residents' associations are relieved a contaminated landfill site in Christchurch is finally being cleaned up.