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Christchurch City Council said between September 1, 2019, and August 31, 2020, 21 complaints were...

'East side eyesores': The derelict properties of eastern Christchurch

Derelict properties in Christchurch's east are piled high with rubbish, infested with vermin, and sometimes covered with faeces - both humans and animals – and residents have had enough.

'Outdoor sex and bad smell': Pig farmer warns future neighbours

Pig farmer Pieter Bloem with the "educational" sign outside his Otago Peninsula property. Photo:...

'Outdoor sex and bad smell': Pig farmer warns future neighbours

A South Island pig farmer has found a unique way to warn people wanting to buy a house in his rural neighbourhood that they may come across "outdoor sex" and "bad smells".

1200-year-old tree stumps unearthed in Halswell

Halswell Residents’ Association chairman John Bennett with the matai trees. Photo: Geoff Sloan ...

1200-year-old tree stumps unearthed in Halswell

Tree stumps pre-dating human arrival in New Zealand have been unearthed in Halswell, providing new insights on the area’s history.

Clever pukeko will fool you into thinking they're a 'dumb bird'

Pukeko are misinterpreted as being "dumb birds", but are actually quite complex and clever. Photo...

Clever pukeko will fool you into thinking they're a 'dumb bird'

The pukeko, or swamp hen, are a well-known heavyweight native resident – with male birds weighing up to 1.1kg, writes Tanya Jenkins.

Housing confidence highest since beginning of 2012 boom

Housing confidence highest since beginning of 2012 boom

Confidence in the housing market has reached an eight-year high and is strongest in Canterbury, according to ASB's latest survey.

Fire-damaged Port Hills get native plant makeover

The Port Hills are still scarred after devastating fires burned across 2000 hectares of bush and farmland in 2017.

Bird-snapping leads to field guide

University of Otago bachelor of science student Oscar Thomas with his first book — A Naturalist’s...

Bird-snapping leads to field guide

A 20-year-old South Island bird photographer has just landed his first international publishing deal with a London publisher.

Canterbury couple encouraging people to 'live more lightly on the planet'

A drone image of Rhys Taylor and partner Anne Griffiths' property shows the home's solar panels...

Canterbury couple encouraging people to 'live more lightly on the planet'

In a world struggling to cope with Covid-19 and climate change looming over its shoulder, are Cantabrians looking for ways to become more self-sufficient?

Home and Leisure Show cancelled due to Covid restrictions

The Star Media Home and Leisure Show, recently rescheduled for September 4 to 6, has been cancelled.

New date for Home and Leisure Show

Canterbury’s largest Home and Leisure expo is still going ahead, having secured new dates – September 4, 5 and 6 – at Horncastle Arena.

Casebrook property goes for $1.14m above rateable valuation

This property at 130 Styx Mill Rd, Casebrook, sold at auction for $2.85 million. Photo: Supplied

Casebrook property goes for $1.14m above rateable valuation

Auctions continue to boom in Christchurch with sellers getting well over the rating valuation.

'Unexpected' rise in lifestyle property sales

The median price of lifestyle blocks in Canterbury increased by 21 per cent between the three...

'Unexpected' rise in lifestyle property sales

There was a significant increase in the number of lifestyle properties sold in Canterbury last month.

Rising property prices 'defy expectations'

Rising property prices 'defy expectations'

The median property sale price increased in Canterbury last month compared to July last year.

Deadly blend: Woman dies after inhaling fumes from household cleaning products

A woman has died after mixing two common cleaning products. Photo: Getty Images

Deadly blend: Woman dies after inhaling fumes from household cleaning products

A woman has died after she mixed two common household cleaning products together and inhaled the fumes while cleaning the bathroom.

Little owl feeds on insects at dawn and dusk

Little owl feeds on insects at dawn and dusk

Who would have thought there is a resident population of owls around the Avon-Heathcote Estuary, writes Tanya Jenkins.

Angry residents say problem trees not welcome in neighbourhood

Kedleston Drive residents are fed-up with the mess honey locust trees are making. Photo Supplied

Angry residents say problem trees not welcome in neighbourhood

Honey locust trees are causing headaches for residents of a Christchurch suburb.

Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans

Fire and Emergency urging high country farmers to share burn-off plans

Farmers and landowners in the Canterbury high-country are being reminded to talk to Fire and Emergency NZ about their upcoming burn-off plans.

Guest speaker brings homegrown fruit and vege tips to Garden City

Learn more about the in and outs of growing your own garden at a free series of expert talks in Christchurch.

Wright way to forget your troubles

Owen Wright has been a regular at volunteer community planting days for about five years. Photo:...

Wright way to forget your troubles

Planting out a Christchurch park with native trees makes former Forest Service worker Owen Wright 'feel more alive' and forget his troubles.

Hidden treasure

The large pond is a focal point at The Mamakus. Photos: Gillian Vine

Hidden treasure

Gillian Vine falls in love with a West Coast garden.

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