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.
Home and Gardening
Guest speaker brings homegrown fruit and vege tips to Garden City
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
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
Hidden treasure
Gillian Vine falls in love with a West Coast garden.
Feedback wanted on Akaroa wastewater options
Feedback wanted on Akaroa wastewater options
Christchurch City Council is seeking feedback on four options for dealing with highly treated wastewater from Akaroa.
Protection of kiwi chicks main aim of 1080 operation
Protection of kiwi chicks main aim of 1080 operation
Kiwi chicks hatching in the remote southwest of Fiordland this breeding season have been given a chance of reaching adulthood following an aerial 1080 poison bait operation last month.
Keys to property ownership: Sir John and son's house deals
Keys to property ownership: Sir John and son's house deals
Max Key is the proud new owner of a $1.4 million Mt Albert house, bought with the support of the Bank of Mum and Dad.
How to win a bidding war: TV presenter's top tips
How to win a bidding war: TV presenter's top tips
Planning to buy a home through auction anytime soon? Here are some tips to make sure you get the best deal possible.
Rare conifers planted in Botanic Gardens
Rare conifers planted in Botanic Gardens
A number of rare and endangered pine trees have been planted inside the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.
Journal publishes teen's paper on city’s water quality
Journal publishes teen's paper on city’s water quality
Christchurch student Katherine Rutter has achieved the rare feat of having her research published in a national scientific journal.
DNA breakthroughs bad news for NZ's stoats and rats
DNA breakthroughs bad news for NZ's stoats and rats
They're two of nature's greatest killers, massacring millions of cherished native birds each year.
Once common gull in declining numbers
Once common gull in declining numbers
Red-billed gull/tarapunga were once common around Christchurch waterways but are now at risk and declining, writes Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust manager Tanya Jenkins.
New guide puts Christchurch walks on map
New guide puts Christchurch walks on map
A new guide to help people plan a walk around the city’s coastline and plains has been released.
A hilly haven for herbs: Family business keeps growing
A hilly haven for herbs: Family business keeps growing
A goal of becoming self-sufficient in food and natural medicines has grown into a burgeoning business for a Banks Peninsula family.
New 'green' community housing complex opened
New 'green' community housing complex opened
The mayor and housing minister have opened a new community housing complex in Christchurch which features energy-efficient homes.
Historic theatre and neighbouring properties up for auction
Historic theatre and neighbouring properties up for auction
A historic Christchurch theatre and neighbouring properties are set to go under the hammer in August.
Lollipop parking meters sell like hot cakes
Lollipop parking meters sell like hot cakes
Old "lollipop" parking meters from a South Island city have sold like hot cakes in a fundraising move sparked by a council staff member.
Annual Garden Bird Survey: More tui spotted in Canty
Annual Garden Bird Survey: More tui spotted in Canty
An increase in tui numbers has been noticed in Canterbury as people check their gardens for the Annual Garden Bird Survey.
Impact of the lockdown on housing market revealed
Impact of the lockdown on housing market revealed
New data has revealed the financial impact of the lockdown on the nation's housing market and identified the best and worst-performing regions.
Once upon a time in NZ: Wild West-style town for sale
Once upon a time in NZ: Wild West-style town for sale
Got a spare $11.6 million burning a hole in your pocket? Well, have we got a deal for you.