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Jade Vercoe chose to remove both breasts rather than live with the threat of a cancer diagnosis....

'Ticking time bomb': Kiwi mum opts for double mastectomy to avoid breast cancer

When Jade Vercoe tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation, she faced a huge decision.

Blackball - the town that refused to die

Blackball - the town that refused to die

The tiny West Coast town of Blackball is experiencing something of a renaissance.

Art and Matilda Green welcome their second child

Reality stars Art and Matilda Green have welcomed their second child. Photo: @art_green

'Our hearts are full': Art and Matilda Green welcome their second child Autumn

Bachelor stars Art and Matilda Green have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Autumn.

Madagascar The Musical tours NZ

Andrew Papas, known for being a part of NZ pop band Titanium, has a long track record of musical...

Meet the friendly lion bringing Madagascar The Musical to Christchurch

Andrew Papas will play Alex the Lion in Madagascar The Musical, which will be on in Christchurch from August 18-22 at Isaac Theatre Royal.

No lift off for Mike Pero's Pasifika Air

Businessman Mike Pero's proposed new airline, which would have flown direct from Christchurch to Rarotonga, has been grounded.

SH75 speed limits under review

Speed limits on Christchurch to Akaroa road under the spotlight

Feedback is being sought on whether the speed limits along State Highway 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa need to be adjusted.

Spooky school production ready for opening night

Cast members (from left) Emma Grant, Emma Moore, Katie Knighton and Sophie Moore. Photo: Supplied

Spooky school production ready for opening night in Lincoln

Lincoln High School students will hit the stage from tomorrow night in The Addams Family musical.

Landlord told she can't use her garden

The landlord was told to remove her garden furniture because her tenants' had sole rights to the...

Tenancy Tribunal: 'Out of her depth' landlord told she can't use her garden, laundry or mailbox

A landlord living in a sleepout behind her main rented house has been told to remove her garden furniture as she has no right to share the garden, laundry or mailbox with her tenants.

A modular solution to the housing crisis

Concision general manager Tony Whale (L) with Spanbild Holdings CEO Kerry Edwards at the...

Canterbury company's modular solution to the housing crisis

A high-tech factory in Rolleston that makes panels and modular parts for houses is shaking up the construction industry - but is battling to get buy-in to its non-traditional methods.

Passion for pottery about craft and community

Polly Hutchinson has taken up pottery classes in Sumner. Photo: Supplied

Passion for pottery as much about craft as community in Sumner

Pottery is seeing a resurgence in popularity, with sell-out classes at the Sumner Hub in Christchurch. Samantha Mythen finds out why it has become an epicentre of the community.

Lorde to headline Electric Avenue festival

Lorde to headline Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch

Lorde will headline the 2022 Electric Avenue Music Festival in Christchurch.

Taco Bell opens its doors in Christchurch

Taco Bell opens its doors in Christchurch

The first Taco Bell in the South Island has opened in Christchurch today.

Children's book author in running for major award

Lyttelton children's book author in running for major award

A childhood dream to be like "both Beatrix Potter and Dr Seuss" has turned into a career for Lyttelton children’s book author and illustrator Helen Taylor.

Ageless team on tour

The Crushers put down a scrum at Dan Carter’s former home. Photo: Supplied

Crushers: Ageless team of Christchurch retirement home residents go on tour

Christchurch retirement village resident Peter Smith, 82, and his ageless rugby teammates visited the house where Dan Carter grew up.

Lorraine Downes finds love again with millionaire businessman

Lorraine Downes and Glenn Cotterill have found happiness. Photo: Supplied via NZH

Lorraine Downes finds love again with millionaire businessman

One of NZ's most beautiful women has found happiness once again after she lost the love of her life, Kiwi cricketing legend Martin Crowe, to cancer five years ago.

Dad's incredible Bunnings-inspired birthday cake

Christchurch dad bakes incredible Bunnings-inspired birthday cake

When Olivia turned two a few days ago, her parents had a good reason to make a big deal out of it. Due to a chronic lung condition, her mum Emily had spent her daughter's first birthday in hospital last year.