'Despicable' hoax claims Dave Dobbyn has died
Sir Dave Dobbyn's manager has blasted a "despicable" social media hoax claiming the Kiwi singing great has died.
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What does drinking coffee mean to us?
What does drinking coffee mean to us in Christchurch?
Coffee. It’s that morning ritual most of us just have to do. And a new study has even found it can help you burn fat.
Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais team up
Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais team up for short film about cosmetic testing on animals
Leave it to Taika Waititi and Ricky Gervais to make viewers cry, even with humour.
Country music a fight for women
Country music a fight for women
A major reason behind Tami Neilson's latest show is to lift the lid on gender inequality in country music. She talks to Rebecca Fox.
Life with music could be a record
Life with music could be a record for Christchurch 101-year-old
Mel Smith has been playing in brass bands for 94 of his 101 years - a potential world record.
Yes, dogs do get jealous, NZ study shows
Yes, dogs do get jealous, NZ study shows
They're known as our best friends - but do dogs get jealous when we pat another pooch?
'Climate action campus' breaks new ground
Christchurch 'climate action campus' first of its kind in Australasia
In a first of a kind for Australasia, Christchurch will soon be home to a Climate Action Campus.
The Groynes Dog Park may be renamed
The Groynes Dog Park may be renamed
Plans are afoot to rename a popular Christchurch dog park.
Top travel bubble destinations emerge
Top travel bubble destinations emerge
Travellers on both sides of the Tasman are eager to cross the ditch after yesterday's bubble announcement, and certain centres are attracting a lot of interest.
Carolyn walks off weight
Young mum takes up challenge to walk off weight, raise money for Plunket
Carolyn Macey-Rai’s personal health has never been better since taking on a challenge to improve it.
People, place inspire plates
People, place inspire plates
Two young South Island chefs who made it to the national finals in the Beef + Lamb Young Ambassador Chef Awards are now more inspired than ever, they tell Rebecca Fox.
Grieving mum told she’s not eligible for help
No baby, no help: Depressed, grieving mum told she’s not eligible for help
A depressed woman whose baby died was denied help from Perinatal Mental Health Services - and other mothers in extreme distress say they can't get treatment via their DHBs or ACC either.
Ferrymead gigs to cap off national tour
Christchurch gigs planned to cap off band's big national winter tour
The Jordan Luck Band will cap off their biggest NZ tour in more than a decade with two shows in Christchurch in September.
Expect travel delays as more road works start on Brougham St
Expect travel delays as more road works start on Brougham St
Motorists who use Brougham St may experience delays over the next few weeks as work starts to replace an ageing stormwater pipe.
Oak tree-size problem for Biggie
Oak tree-size problem for Biggie the Prebbleton jack russell
Biggie the Canterbury jack russell is a little dog with a big appetite.
Do you know who they are?
Do you know who they are? Public’s help needed to identify people in historic Chch photos
Christchurch City Libraries needs your help to identify the people in a number of historic photos including this one featuring Riccarton Kindergarten pupils.
Big wins for courtroom drama, jazz film at SAG Awards
Big wins for courtroom drama, jazz film at SAG Awards
Courtroom drama "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and jazz period film "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" were the big winners at the Screen Actors Guild awards, while Schitt's Creek won best TV comedy.
$1m suburb club: Which areas have joined?
Christchurch's $1 million suburb club expands as housing bonanza continues
Christchurch now boasts five suburbs with average house prices in excess of $1 million.
City's last United Video closes its doors for good
Christchurch's last United Video store fades to black
It will be the end of an era in Christchurch on April 30 when the city's last United Video store shuts its doors for good.
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers now available for April
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers now available for April
Hundreds of managed isolation vouchers have come free for April - and authorities are urging travellers to snap them up.