Lifeboat rescue was 'like a scary movie'
Natalie Crowther is "so thankful" for the Sumner Lifeboat crew after a kayaking trip to a secluded cave between Scarborough and Taylors Mistake turned dangerous.
Kristie Boland
Lifeboat rescue was 'like a scary movie'
Lifeboat rescue was 'like a scary movie'
Natalie Crowther is "so thankful" for the Sumner Lifeboat crew after a kayaking trip to a secluded cave between Scarborough and Taylors Mistake turned dangerous.
$33,000 needed to meet surgery goal
$33k needed to reach Renee's life-changing jaw surgery goal
With about $33,000 more needed to hit the goal of $90,000, Renee Veal says her life-changing surgery is beginning to look within reach.
Concerns over rocket launch
Canterbury Uni addresses rocket launch concerns
Canterbury Uni students planning a potentially record-setting rocket launch this weekend are assuring Birdlings Flat residents they are well prepared and safety measures are in place.
$33,000 needed to meet surgery goal
$33k needed to reach Renee's life-changing jaw surgery goal
With about $33,000 more needed to hit the goal of $90,000, Banks Peninsula resident Renee Veal says her life-changing jaw surgery is beginning to look within reach.
Penguins under threat from dogs
Avon-Heathcote Estuary penguins continue to be mauled by dogs
Little blue penguins continue to be attacked and killed by dogs at a Christchurch estuary.
Keeping our beaches safe
Keeping our beaches safe: Danny may save your life one day
"You’re in it for life" as the saying goes among surf lifesavers - and so far this has been true for Christchurch beach patrol captain Danny Schefer.
Plan to stop using coal to power Lyttelton tug boat
Plan to stop using coal to power Lyttelton tug boat
The group that operates the historic Tug Lyttelton plans to stop using coal to power the boat and move to a more environmentally-friendly fuel.
The iconic British Hotel up for sale
The iconic British Hotel up for sale in Lyttelton, owners hope it will be restored
The iconic British Hotel in Lyttelton is on the market.
Most popular library books revealed
Most popular library books borrowed in Christchurch revealed
Ben Kendrew has a personal reason for reading the most sought-after New Zealand non-fiction book at Christchurch libraries this year.
New longboard competition open to all
New longboard competition open to all
Three Christchurch teens have created a new surfing competition for young longboarders.
Cave Rock mast resurrected
'In time for Christmas': Cave Rock mast resurrected
The signal mast on top of Cave Rock which has historically been an important part of Christmas and Easter celebrations in Christchurch has been lit up again.
Brothers, rugby and books come together in Lyttelton
Brothers, rugby and books come together in Lyttelton
Christchurch rugby coach Brendan Nolan was watching his five-year-old son read when he had a realisation: Wouldn’t it be good if more kids his age were reading instead of on their PlayStation?
Fish & chips, swing set to remember young Reuben
Fish & chips and swing set to remember young Christchurch boy
A new swing set at Redcliffs Park has special significance - to remember Reuben Smith who tragically died from meningococcal septicemia nearly a year ago.
Fish & chips, swing set to remember young Reuben
Fish & chips and swing set to remember young Christchurch boy
A new swing set at Redcliffs Park has special significance - to remember Reuben Smith who tragically died from meningococcal septicemia nearly a year ago.
Epic 23-hour fundraising run for teen
Epic 23-hour fundraising run for Christchurch teenager Enzo
Anthony Martin ran 100km around Diamond Harbour to raise money for Redcliffs teen Enzo Halliburton who suffered a spinal injury in a swimming accident last year.