Can dogs learn language? Bid to find the world's smartest canine
Six dogs are competing to become the world's smartest dog - a title reserved for the pooch that learns words the fastest.
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World's best wildlife photos on display
World's best wildlife photographs on display in Christchurch
Some of the world's top wildlife photographs will go on display at Canterbury Museum on Friday.
The real reason Home Improvement was cancelled
The real reason hit 90s TV show Home Improvement was cancelled
Home Improvement star Patricia Richardson has revealed the real reason the hit sitcom was cancelled after eight successful seasons.
New motorway set to open next week
New motorway set to open next week
Motorists will get their first chance to drive on Christchurch’s new $290 million northern motorway from next week.
Giant Santa arrives - and he’s not creepy
Giant Santa arrives - and he’s not creepy, says new owner
Auckland's giant 18m Santa has arrived at its new South Island home - and its owner is hoping the figure will eventually lose its "creepy" tag.
Incredible life in the Outback
Incredible life in the Outback for former South Island family
The Australian Outback is an extraordinary lifestyle, says a couple who are giving their children experiences few others will ever have.
Top spots to eat, drink and stay in Akaroa
Top spots to eat, drink and stay in Akaroa
On a clear day, Akaroa hums with locals and visitors walking the promenade, swimming or cruising on the warm waters of the harbour, and exploring the town's mountain backdrop.
Trying to end the cycle of family violence
Westfield local heroes: Christchurch barber's bid to stop family violence recognised
Westfield local hero and Riccarton barber Matt Brown doesn't just cut hair - he's also on a mission to help men cut toxic masculinity out of their lives.
Big night at architecture awards for Canty homes
Big night at architecture awards for Canterbury designers
Canterbury designers took out several accolades at the 2020 ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards on Friday night.
Lifestyle property fetches $400k above valuation
Lifestyle property fetches $400k more than its valuation at Canterbury auction
A Canterbury lifestyle property has fetched $2 million at auction - $400k above its valuation - as the region's property market continues to boom.
'Losing my free will': Why Lorde left social media
'Losing my free will': Why Lorde stepped out of the public eye, left social media
Lorde "peaced out" on social media because she felt like she was "losing her free will".
Quiz show introduces new Chaser: 'The Menace'
Quiz show introduces new Chaser 'The Menace', a former contestant
The Chase has The Dark Destroyer, The Beast, The Governess, The Vixen and The Sinnerman - and now a new Chaser has made his debut on the quiz show.
Lotto hunts down winner after $5.5 million ticket unclaimed
Lotto hunts down winner after $5.5 million ticket unclaimed
When the winner of a $5.5 million Lotto Powerball prize went unclaimed for almost a month, officials took the unusual step to try to find the ticket-holder.
Life with Highland dancing no short fling
Life with Highland dancing no short fling: ‘I’m always there to be called upon if needed’
Colleen Cole started Highland dancing as a five-year-old and 76 years later she is still immersed in a quintessentially Scottish passion in Christchurch.
Hostels face first summer without backpackers, closures likely
Hostels face first summer without backpackers, closures likely
Backpackers often lead a hand-to-mouth existence - and now the hostels that accommodate them in Christchurch are facing a similar predicament with closures likely.
Sale of ‘spaceship’ house ready to lift off
Sale of ‘spaceship’ house ready to lift off after 95,854 views online
You could say interest has been out of this world as the sale process for the last remaining Futuro ‘spaceship’ house in Christchurch gets ready for lift off.
Fries with that? Maccas house sells for $2.09m
Fries with that? Townhouse with Maccas sign sells for $2.09m
A NZ townhouse that could be mistaken for a MacDonald’s restaurant has sold under the hammer for more than $2 million.
Hilary Barry wins TV personality of the year
Hilary Barry wins TV personality of the year
The people have spoken - Hilary Barry has been judged the nation's favourite TV personality for 2020.
Are you ready to Wiggle?
Are you ready to Wiggle in Christchurch?
You had better be because brightly-attired children's entertainers The Wiggles are making their way to Christchurch's Horncastle Arena on Sunday, March 21.
Lime given permit to bring e-bikes to city
Lime given permit to bring e-bikes to city
The company that introduced shared electric scooters to Christchurch is now bringing electric bikes to the city.