How Fitbits can help predict flu outbreaks
The Fitbit on your wrist not only counts your steps and minutes of sleep, it can also help tell if you're coming down with the flu - and warn health authorities to get ready to help.
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Work from one of NZ's top female artists on display in Chch
Work from one of NZ's top female artists on display in Chch
A new exhibition at the Christchurch Art Gallery follows the adventurous life of Frances Hodgkins.
Nadia Reid shares new single
Nadia Reid shares new single
Dunedin folk singer Nadia Reid has shared a new music video to go with her latest single ahead of an album next month.
Festival to bring community gardens together
Festival to bring community gardens together
Christchurch's 32 community gardens will be on display during a garden festival in March.
Sparkling water can harm your teeth
Sparkling water can harm your teeth
Putting a bit of a sparkle in your water is not trouble free, dental academics find.
Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show
Competitors and spectators enjoy Duvauchelle show
People flocked to New Zealand’s most scenic showgrounds for the Duvauchelle A&P Show on Saturday.
Award honours Banks Peninsula farmer's long service
Award honours Banks Peninsula farmer's long service
Banks Peninsula farmer Paul de Latour was surprised to receive the Duvauchelle A&P Show’s highest honour.
Get walking to help people with dementia
Get walking to help people with dementia
A walk in Christchurch next month aims to promote the message that people with dementia are still themselves.
Wedding turnaround: Couple offered 'dream venue'
Wedding turnaround: Couple offered 'dream venue'
The couple ditched by their wedding venue two weeks before they were due to tie the knot have secured a "dream wedding venue" after more than a dozen generous businesses offered to host their party.
Best in fashion for 2019
Best in fashion for 2019
Dunedin's Barbara Brinsley possesses a wardrobe of wonders. Katie Day finds out the stories that set her fashion collection apart.
Prince Harry and Meghan 'to become financially independent'
Prince Harry and Meghan 'to become financially independent'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they will "step back" as senior members of the British royal family and work to become financially independent.
New guide to free activities in Chch
New guide to free activities in Chch
A new guide to Christchurch aims to help more people discover the city through 100 nature play activities over summer.
Fundraising walk planned for rare cancer-causing genetic disorder
Fundraising walk planned for rare cancer-causing genetic disorder
Cantabrians are being urged to get their walking shoes on in February to raise awareness and money for people affected by a rare genetic disorder.
Game on: 20 years of gaming
Game on: 20 years of gaming
It was 20 years ago today ... well, sort of. Hayden Meikle first had a game review published in the Otago Daily Times on October 19, 1999. Twenty years later, he remains a player.
All Blacks star weds in Wanaka
All Blacks star weds in Wanaka
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane has tied the knot with Harriet Allen in a ceremony overlooking Lake Wanaka.
How much time does Christmas take?
How much time does Christmas take?
Kiwis spend a hefty 22 hours on average getting ready for Christmas Day - but that's nothing compared to other parts of the world, a new study shows.
Another big prize on offer to 'like' group's page
Another big prize on offer to 'like' group's page
One lucky person will end up in the seat of a V8 race car after they 'like' a community group's Facebook page.
People of Chch named NZ Herald heroes of the year
People of Chch named NZ Herald heroes of the year
The New Zealand Herald has named the people of Christchurch as its heroes of the year for their brave and then loving response to the unthinkable gun attack on March 15.
Teens plan to ride length of NZ for charity
Teens plan to ride length of NZ for charity
William Hickford’s grandfather cycled the length of New Zealand to raise money for St John seven years ago, now the Christchurch student is taking on a similar challenge.
Free events planned during first ever garden festival
Free events planned during first ever garden festival
A range of free activities and events will be held as part of the first Grow Ō Tautahi Christchurch Garden Festival in March.