Susan Sandys

A new four-minute film in which Christchurch smokers share stories of the harm caused by their addiction will be officially launched later this year.

When Sam Adkins heard his roof flapping up and down in the howling wind early on Friday morning, he knew he had to go out and repair it before it was too late.

Customers will soon be welcomed back into the old Hororata Hotel - but there will be art, not beer, on the menu when the historic building is returned to its former glory.

Colds, coughs and respiratory symptoms are forcing the Canterbury District Health Board to ramp up its capacity at Covid-19 testing stations.