Canterbury ballet dancer 'over the moon' after big win on world stage
Tamison Soppet has "no words to describe" how it felt to win the junior women’s title at the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix ballet competition in New York.
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'You only get one dad'
'You only get one dad': Chch daughters behind book to educate fathers
Cashmere High students Maddi McIvor and Montana Woods both have a great relationship with their dads - but they know it’s not like that for every teenage daughter.
Miss Canterbury gives back to the community
Miss Canterbury gives back to the community
Paige Sullivan was recently crowned Miss Canterbury. But what motivated the lawyer, who will be admitted to the bar in June, and trustee of many charities and organisations to take on the challenge?
'Don’t cut our school lunches' - pupils
'Don’t cut our school lunches' - Christchurch pupils
Christchurch school pupils are making a heartfelt plea to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon: "Please don’t take away our free school lunches."
New signs aim to dissuade freedom campers
New signs aim to crack down on freedom camping in Chch
Burnside Park will see extra monitoring and new signage installed within the next fortnight to dissuade freedom camping.
92-year-old Ailsa’s motto: 'Use it or lose it'
92-year-old Ailsa’s motto: 'Use it or lose it'
Extensive training was a key factor in Ailsa Newton’s 8480-step walk in the Les Mills City2Surf fun run.
Road closure on the cards in Halswell
Road closure on the cards in Halswell
The southern end of Milns Rd in Halswell could be closed to improve safety.
Gnome away from home for Judy
Gnome away from home for Judy
Christchurch gnome queen Judy Rice is about to store her collection of indoor and backyard buddies and embark on a country-wide adventure.
'Boost' for planned new Edgeware Pool
'Boost' for planned new Edgeware Pool
Construction of the new Edgeware Pool complex in Christchurch is a step closer.
Baby bundles helping mums who need it most
Baby bundles helping mums who need it most
A Christchurch woman has started making baby bundle packs for mums to be and struggling mums with newborns who need some help.
Solution in sight for park’s damaged volleyball court
Solution in sight for park’s damaged volleyball court
A damaged volleyball court at a Northcote reserve in Christchurch will get an artificial surface - but no one knows when.
Residents frustrated over 'forgotten' traffic safety work
Residents frustrated over 'forgotten' traffic safety work
For years residents have requested safety improvements and traffic management on Christchurch's Northcote Rd and the surrounding streets.
Gardeners plan Burwood food pantry after health scare
Gardeners plan Burwood food pantry after health scare
A food pantry is being set up for the Travis Country community in Burwood by keen gardeners Nick and Megan Hamilton.
Bike fixer uppers ride from Beckenham to Akaroa
Bike fixer uppers ride from Beckenham to Akaroa
Exhausted was how Aranui teenager CJ Hogan felt after finishing a 100km bike ride from Beckenham to Akaroa for the first time.
Sculpture at home in New Brighton
Sculpture at home in New Brighton
Artist Jon Jeet and his He Toki Maitai sculpture have come full circle after it was permanently placed on the former New Brighton School site.
Delegation kept out of Ecogas plant
Delegation on $11k fact-finding mission not allowed inside Ecogas organics plant; but trip still worth it
Christchurch City Council spent $11,000 on a fact-finding mission to two North Island organics processing plants - but no one on the trip could go inside or take photos of the key facility.
Sections at old school site to be put on market
Sections at old South Hornby School site to be put on market
Sections of a Ngāi Tahu Property redevelopment on the old South Hornby School site are expected to go on sale later this year.
Choral joy for family after tragic loss
Choral joy for family after tragic loss
When Aleyna Osman’s father died suddenly on his way to work at Christchurch Hospital in 2017, the then eight-year-old chose to sing to deal with her grief.
Residents plead for action on boy racers
Residents plead for action on boy racers
Excessive speeding and burnouts have pushed residents of a Christchurch suburb to ask for deterrents like anti-hoon bars, anti-skid surface spray and security cameras.
Prestons Park finally gets second entrance/exit
'Congested to hell': Prestons Park finally gets second entrance/exit
A second main entrance/exit will open within the next two weeks at the Prestons Park subdivision in Christchurch.