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Residents canvassed over bus route extension

A survey has been launched with the goal of extending bus routes in Belfast to cater for the area’s growing population.

New timber tower takes shape

The new four-level building on High St is being marketed by Colliers International. Photo: www...

Christchurch’s new timber tower takes shape

More than 100 large wooden columns are being installed in a four-storey central Christchurch office block which is set to open later this year.

Truck driver seriously hurt in motorway crash

A truck driver has been seriously injured in a crash that has closed Christchurch's Southern Motorway.

C-130H Hercules to go on display soon

The C-130H Hercules landing at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand. Photo: Supplied

Christchurch museum locks in dates to put C-130H Hercules on public display

The dates have been locked in for a series of public open days to show off the retired C-130H Hercules at Christchurch's Air Force Museum of NZ.

Glass squash court installed at theatre

Glass squash court installed at Chch theatre

The Isaac Theatre Royal usually hosts travelling musicians or dramatic productions - but this week a glass court has been installed for the NZ Squash Open.

JK visits Kahurangi

Sir John Kirwan visits Christchurch mental health facility

All Blacks legend and mental health advocate Sir John Kirwan is in Christchurch today to visit an organisation he has had trouble facing in the past.

Man jailed for sexually assaulting elderly woman

'Predatory' man jailed for sexually assaulting 78-year-old woman he met at dairy

A Christchurch man met an elderly woman with dementia at the dairy - then he drove her home, took her inside and sexually assaulted her on the living room floor.

Chch the 'best' airport in the world - study

Christchurch the 'best' airport in the world - study

A new study involving 3500 international travellers has ranked Christchurch Airport as the best in the world.

Buzzing to get back on track

Buzzing to get back on track after vandalism

Athletics has been part of Buzz Jones’ life for 73 years. So when the call went out to help repair the Papanui TocH Athletic Club’s badly vandalised track he sprang into action.

Robotic knitters bring wool back to city

Robotic knitters bring wool garment manufacturing back to Chch

Christchurch’s Acrux Wool Systems is bringing wool garment manufacturing back to the city with the help of robotic knitters.

Dangerous driving crackdown nets 179 fines

Police issued 179 tickets over the weekend during a crackdown on Canterbury roads as a popular car enthusiast event was held.

Thousands soak up the sun and sounds in Selwyn

Paul Humphreys (front) and Andy McCluskey from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark entertain the...

Thousands soak up the sun and sounds at Selwyn festival

About 7000 festival-goers descended on Lincoln Domain for the Selwyn Sounds music festival on Saturday.

If they can do it, you can too!

Briana Weaver with some of the St Martins School pupils entered in the City2Surf.
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CORDE City2Surf: If they can do it, you can too!

Join the challenge. That’s the call from Christchurch schools and businesses which have already entered big teams in the CORDE City2Surf on Sunday, March 16.