Call for Canterbury blood donors
Call for Canterbury blood donors
The NZ Blood Service is calling on donors in Canterbury to help restore their stocks as demand soars.
John Cosgrove
Protesters take aim at Tarras airport plan
Protesters take aim at Tarras airport plan
Watch: Groups of climate activists took to the streets of Christchurch on Friday.
Skills development in soldiers’ sights
Skills development in soldiers’ sights
It looks easy in the movies but shooting at a man-sized target from 300m away while a strong wind howls over your right shoulder and heat and dust obscure your vision is not that simple in reality.
One squashed fence and two popped tyres
One squashed fence and two popped tyres: House moved out of city
A grand two-storey Christchurch house has left the city and arrived in Tai Taipu after a mammoth removal and transport operation.
From Lincoln High to RNZAF chopper pilot
From Lincoln High to RNZAF chopper pilot
Dangerously high altitudes are all part of the adventure for former Lincoln High student and RNZAF helicopter pilot Hayley Vincent.
Harvesters ride the golden age
Canterbury harvesters still riding the golden age
In a paddock full of golden oats at Weedons, an old binder clatters and rattles along behind an equally ancient 1950s-era Fordson tractor.
Watch: Pulling the plug at QEII pools
Watch: Pulling the plug at QEII pools
Getting 1.5 million litres of water out of a swimming pool isn’t as easy as simply pulling out the plug.
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.
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.