Bloomin’ good day at flower festival
The creativity of Christchurch school pupils has helped raise money to support children with cancer.
Home and Gardening
When cosy meets dramatic
When cosy meets dramatic
A Christchurch home with an undulating roof and a strong sculptural presence is the Master Builders’ national supreme house of the year.
Lincoln plan change decision likely in new year
Decision on Lincoln South plan change application likely in new year
Commissioner David Caldwell is considering his recommendation on the controversial Lincoln South Plan Change 69 application now that the hearing has closed.
Swedish giant Ikea to open in Auckland
Swedish giant Ikea to open in Auckland, Christchurch outlet still on the cards
Swedish furniture and homeware giant Ikea has made a big step forward in its plans to move into New Zealand.
Hedge removal leaves residents confused
'Really disappointed': Hedge removal leaves New Brighton residents confused
Residents say the removal of a hedge at a popular Christchurch reserve due to a 'miscommunication' has robbed them of their sheltered area.
New twist on English-style period homes
New twist on English-style period homes proving popular in Christchurch
A visit to North London provided the foundation for Vincent Holloway to bring the English-style architecture of yesteryear back to Christchurch.
'It's a restaurant for the butterflies'
'Restaurant for the butterflies': Volunteers recognised for reserve work
For Christchurch's Graham Freear gardening is about making the world a brighter place for others.
Margaret Mahy's former home relisted
Margaret Mahy's former Banks Peninsula home relisted after community bid fails
The former family home of author Margaret Mahy in Governors Bay is up for sale again.
House sale gains hit record high, median profits of $555,000
House sale gains hit record high, median profits of $555,000
A new CoreLogic report shows 99.1 per cent of properties re-sold in the three months to September made a profit.
Creating jobs for Cantabrians aim of nature project
Creating jobs for Cantabrians aim of nature project
Employment initiatives by Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture through its flagship Project Tinaku is creating career pathways for Cantabrians.
The ‘most expensive house in New Zealand’ sells for $17.5m
The ‘most expensive house in New Zealand’ sells for $17.5m
A Queenstown real estate agent says he sold a luxury property in Glenorchy for $17m in October and another nearby home for $17.5m.
'Special building for a special town'
'Special building for a special town': Queenstown’s new Upper Village
An Aussie developer is behind a large dining and lifestyle hub that’s about to open below the Skyline gondola in Queenstown.
Kerbside wheelie bin plan unveiled
Council unveils flexible kerbside wheelie bin plan for Christchurch
Christchurch residents could save up to $50 a year on their rates bills if the city council introduces a new flexible system for red, green and yellow wheelie bins.
Average residential home now worth more than $1m
Average residential home now worth more than $1m
NZ's property market reached new heights last month with the average residential home value topping a million dollars for the first time.
Britten Stables sold to local family
Britten Stables sold to Christchurch family, accommodation business to close
The luxurious Christchurch home that once belonged to world-renowned motorcycle designer John Britten has been sold to a local family.
State-of-the-art clubhouse for surf lifesavers
State-of-the-art clubhouse for New Brighton surf lifesavers
The New Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club's $3.6m clubhouse has all the bells and whistles.
Neighbours get together over potatoes
Neighbours get together over potatoes
For Christchurch woman Shirley Poppelwell, a potato growing competition is the way to bring her neighbourhood together.
Residents' bid to re-plant Talltree St stunted
Residents' bid to re-plant Talltree St stunted
It may be called Talltree St - but residents say their Avonhead paradise has been anything but leafy since 75 per cent of the trees were removed.
Christchurch house prices catching up with rest of NZ
Christchurch house prices catching up with rest of NZ
New figures show the Garden City outperformed all of NZ's major centres in the three months to the end of September, with prices up 7.7 per cent.
Rental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000
Rental so mouldy child developed heart disease - landlord fined $38,000
The owners of an 'inhabitable' Christchurch home have been ordered to pay their tenant almost $40,000 after it was found they failed to maintain the property.