Community gets behind Canty A&P Association, raises $100k
Community gets behind Canty A&P Association, raises $100k
Nearly $100,000 has been raised by the Canterbury A&P Association’s Show Saviour campaign.
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Blast from the past given new home at museum
Blast from the past given new home at museum
A World War 2 naval sea mine has "washed up" at Akaroa Museum.
Pool complex to close for repair work over summer
Pool complex to close for repair work over summer
One of Christchurch's largest public pool centres will be closed for about six months this summer.
Proposal to operate film studios in Chch gets govt approval
Proposal to operate film studios in Chch gets govt approval
Christchurch is poised to play a bigger role in the film industry.
Cows big change from animals in Laos
Cows big change from animals in Laos
A school-leaver who went to work at Orana Wildlife Park then Melbourne Zoo and Laos has swapped monkeys and tigers for dairy cows after returning home.
Favourite places: Otago
Favourite places: Otago
As we are making great strides to see more of our own backyards, we asked people to tell us about their favourite places. Former Christchurch mayor Bob Parker answers questions about his favourite New Zealand travel destination, Otago.
Research reveals the names of people who complain the most
Research reveals the names of people who complain the most
Despite the trend of referring to anyone who complains a lot as a "Karen", it turns out Karens do not top the list of the names of people who complain the most - but they're not far.
British designer Terence Conran dies
'He changed the way we lived': British designer Terence Conran dies
Terence Conran, a renowned designer and restaurateur credited with modernising British retail and decor, has died aged 88.
Bond, Game of Thrones actress Diana Rigg dies
Bond, Game of Thrones actress Diana Rigg dies
British actress Diana Rigg, who came to fame in the cult 1960s TV show "The Avengers" and enjoyed a distinguished and varied career on stage and screen from James Bond to "Game of Thrones", died on Thursday aged 82.
Former race car driver winds back the clock
Former race car driver winds back the clock
A former race car driver took a ride down memory lane when a Jaguar C-Type visited his retirement village in Christchurch.
Kiwi connection strong as ever
Kiwi connection strong as ever
Hammered by Covid-19, former Timaru chef Kirsten Gilmour has used her "Kiwi" roots to survive and prosper in the new environment everyone finds themselves in. She tells Rebecca Fox about being named a "Woman of Inspiration".
Chch Symphony Orchestra appoints principal flute
Chch Symphony Orchestra appoints principal flute
World-class flutist Hannah Darroch will be performing for the first time in her new role as Christchurch Symphony Orchestra principal flute.
Concept designs for $37.5m Hornby centre revealed
Concept designs for $37.5m Hornby centre revealed
This is what Hornby’s new $37.5 million library, customer services, recreation and sport centre could look like.
Mental Health Foundation warning over distressing TikTok video
Mental Health Foundation warning over distressing TikTok video
The Mental Health Foundation has issued a warning to parents and caregivers over a distressing video circulating on social media.
Calls for roadside alcohol testing to ramp up to previous levels
Calls for roadside alcohol testing to ramp up to previous levels
The Automobile Association wants testing for alcohol on the roads to return to previous levels.
Travelling duo the deal
Travelling duo the deal
Shawn McAvinue says as he and his wife leave their children with her parents in Dunedin and head off for a weekend in Waitaki.
Covid turmoil stops parents reaching overseas surrogate babies
Covid turmoil stops parents reaching overseas surrogate babies
Families with surrogate babies being born overseas are struggling to collect them because of the Covid-19 border restrictions, says a Canterbury University surrogacy expert.
Kiwi film star swaps Jurassic World for jazz set
'Jeff won't practice': Sam Neill sings with co-star on Jurassic World: Dominion set
NZ actor Sam Neill has teamed up with his Hollywood co-star to perform a few jazz songs while filming Jurassic World: Dominion.
Funding for NZ Gifts of Love and Strength charity denied
Funding for NZ Gifts of Love and Strength charity denied
Volunteers at a Christchurch-based charity that provides crucial support to those experiencing traumatic events have resorted to selling face masks to stay afloat.
Bye bye Georgie Pie: Get your hands on NZ's last box of pies
Bye bye Georgie Pie: Get your hands on NZ's last box of pies
Kiwis said bye to the Georgie Pie franchise in June - but there's still one box remaining in the country and it could be yours.