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Cool down after the City2Surf

Cool off after the FreshChoice City2Surf with a special two-for-one deal at selected Christchurch...

Cool down after the City2Surf with an exclusive two-for-one pool deal

Take the opportunity to cool down after the FreshChoice City2Surf on Sunday, March 15, with a special two-for-one deal at selected Christchurch swimming pools.

Debbie's final chequered flag

In her 35 years of racing, Debbie has driven a wide range of cars. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Final chequered flag after a life in the fast lane

Debbie Chapman’s love of speed started on the Huntsbury hills in Christchurch long before she ever climbed into a race car.

Railway man 'lost for words' on TV

The TVNZ crew film the Oamaru Rail and Steam general manager Harry Andrew in the Society’s...

Railway man 'lost for words' during surprise TV interview

It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but that was exactly the case before he appeared on TVNZ's Seven Sharp.

'They call me The Weather Man'

The Weather Man has been recording the wind, rain and temperature in Ashburton for 19 years. But now Graham Taylor has retired from running his own meteorology station in the town.

Former pupils and teachers reunited

Former pupils and teachers reunite to remember Lyttelton schools

The legacy of four schools were remembered by more than 200 former teachers, pupils and families at the Lyttelton schools reunion.

Everyone who takes on the City2Surf gets a medal

The 2026 City2Surf takes place on Sunday, March 15. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Everyone who takes on the City2Surf gets a medal

The FreshChoice City2Surf will be offering participation medals at the finish line for the first time on Sunday, March 15.

Ongoing wild weather frustrates Canterbury crop growers

Ongoing wild weather frustrates Canterbury crop growers

Canterbury arable farmers are facing millions of dollars of losses after a third big hailstorm hit parts of the region on Friday.

Valentino, 'last Emperor' of fashion, dies

Valentino Garavani at the opening of his exhibition at the Ara Pacis Museum in Rome featuring his...

Valentino, 'last Emperor' of fashion, dies

Valentino, one of Italy's leading fashion designers, has died in Rome at the age of 93.

Why is the internet pining for 2016?

Listening to Justin Bieber, perfecting your pout for the "dog filter", and casting a purplish haze over your pictures - why is the internet pining for the past?

What were the top baby names in 2025?

What were the top baby names in 2025?

The most popular baby names from 2025 have been revealed, with the past year's monikers still holding firm at the top.

'Flat White Frank' coming South Island

The British man is on a mission to find the best flat white in the world. Photo: Serena...

Instagram influencer searching for Christchurch's best coffee

'Flat White Frank' has been sampling the best coffee NZ has to offer, and his next stops are Christchurch and Queenstown.

Film icon Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot's ability to subvert traditional gender roles made her not just a sex symbol, but a pop culture icon and a touchstone for shifting social attitudes.

Ranking the world's most bike-friendly cities

Christchurch the most 'bicycle-friendly' city in Asia/Oceania

Christchurch has been named the most bicycle-friendly city in the Asia/Oceania region.

Strip club boss sells 'Playboy Mansion' to developer for $6m

High-profile strip club boss James Samson has sold his sprawling Russley estate near Christchurch Airport for $6 million in a private off-market deal.

Most popular library books this year

Most popular books at Christchurch libraries this year

Readers often turned to stories of wartime resilience, high-stakes thrillers and immersive fantasy, based on this year’s borrowing figures from Christchurch libraries.

Teen selected for prestigious 'ballet Olympics'

Tamison Soppet. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

15-year-old selected for prestigious 'ballet Olympics'

When Christchurch teenager Tamison Soppet found out she had been selected as a candidate for Switzerland's prestigious Prix de Lausanne she jumped for joy.

Writers ruled out of NZ awards due to artificial intelligence book covers

Covers of Stephanie Johnson's Obligate Carnivore and Elizabeth Smither's Angel Train.
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Writers ruled out of NZ awards due to artificial intelligence book covers

Two books by distinguished authors have been ruled out of New Zealand's premier literary prize because their covers were generated with artificial intelligence.

Chch nipping at Auckland's fashionable heels

Christchurch nipping at Auckland's fashionable heels

The Garden City is emerging on the fashion scene as a real runway rival to Wellington and Auckland.

US actress Diane Keaton dies

Diane Keaton had her own signature style. Photo: Getty Images

US actress Diane Keaton dies

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, famed for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather films and First Wives Club, has died. She was 79.

Are you paying for more internet speed than you need?

Almost half of the people over 50 surveyed said they did not know what speed they were on. Photo:...

Are you paying for more internet speed than you need?

Research from comparison site NZ Compare has found that many older New Zealanders, in particular, are paying too much for broadband because they are not shopping around.

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