Latham strikes right balance between family life and international cricket
Before the second test against South Africa got underway, Black Caps batsman Tom Latham sat down with reporter Chris Barclay to run through his career and life off the pitch.
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Ex-pro rugby player revitalising Samoan language
Former pro rugby player revitalising Samoan language in Canterbury
Once Jason Tiatia ended a career that saw him travel the world with the NZ Sevens team, the Ara Institute of Canterbury academic rekindled his desire to keep the Samoan language relevant.
Passion for making a positive difference
Coastal ties go back to childhood for Celeste Donovan
Celeste Donovan might not have a Pier People bumper sticker on her car, but New Brighton and the rest of the Coastal Ward are close to the ear of the city's newest elected representative.
Stargazing professor and his far-sighted vision
Stargazing Canterbury Uni professor and his far-sighted academic vision
Ekant Veer arrived in NZ midway through the fifth form and, inspired by his late grandfather’s ground-breaking education, he has built a formidable reputation among lecturers at Canterbury University.
Nor’west wind inspires author after family tragedy
Canterbury author rediscovers her inspiration in the nor'west wind after family tragedy
Writing has been a big part of award-winning novelist Sandra Arnold's life. She tells Susan Sandys how it helped her overcome family tragedy and fall in love with the Canterbury Plains.
Michael Plank on Covid modelling and moving to NZ
UC professor Michael Plank on Covid modelling, mathematics and life in his adopted homeland
High-profile Covid-19 modeller and Canterbury Uni mathematician, Michael Plank, opens up about life in the spotlight, advising the government, disinformation and exploring the Southern Alps.
Mastering the needle
Mastering the needle: From the dark side to Buddhism and beyond for Christchurch tattooist
Career tattoo artist Brad Raven’s journey through life is mirrored by the images he inks onto clients in the serene confines of his Christchurch studio - and by the artwork on his own body.
Muldoon to movie stars: Driving dignitaries around the capital
Muldoon to movie stars: Driving dignitaries around the capital
Christchurch roading contractor Trevor Bond went to Wellington as a teenager to work on a telephone exchange but soon found himself driving Rob Muldoon, judges, royals and Hollywood pin-ups around the capital.
Farmer interviewed days before his death
Farmer killed by falling tree interviewed days before his death
Well-known Canterbury farmer Gavin King was killed on Friday after being trapped by a tree. The week before his death he spoke to reporter Susan Sandys about his love of mountain climbing, farming and Mt Everest.
UC professor reaching beyond the stars
Unravelling the universe's mysteries: UC professor reaching beyond the stars
The first woman to receive the prestigious Dan Walls Medal, Canterbury University theoretical physicist Jenni Adams, puts her career under the microscope.
Building pot people to help deal with depression
Canterbury truck driver building pot people to help deal with depression
Dean Rockhouse suffers from depression. But the 47-year-old truck driver and craftsman from Rolleston has found a way to deal with it.
Retelling stories of the Southern Alps
Tales from the Southern Alps: Christchurch author follows historic routes through the mountains
Nic Low nearly died on one of his journeys over the Southern Alps while researching his new book Uprising. Matt Slaughter spoke to him about traversing the greenstone trails.
Taking the green grass of home to the world
Turf expert takes the green grass of Canterbury to the world
Volunteering to look after his club’s cricket pitch led to Christchurch turf expert Mark Shaw venturing to some of the world’s busiest airports and biggest stadiums.
Supporting the well-being of everyone
Life experience motivation for supporting well-being of everyone in Christchurch
Khye Hitchcock is programme director of The Green Lab - a charitable trust that creates green spaces across Christchurch. They talk to reporter Bea Gooding about community connections and well-being.
Mark Jackson: 'Feminine, loud and super campy'
'Very feminine, loud and super campy': Life as a drag queen from Lincoln
Mark Jackson, a supermarket worker from Lincoln, bought his first pair of heels seven years ago - and never looked back. He talks to reporter Susan Sandys about his life as Lady Bubbles.
Wannabe tradesman spent lifetime as an optician
Wannabe tradesman who spent a lifetime as an optician in Christchurch heads into retirement
John Veale closed his optometry business in Shirley on Friday but the 74-year-old will not lose sight of a profession he has been devoted to since abandoning plans to be a tradesman at his father’s insistence.
Our people: Gary Stead's path to the Black Caps
From backyard cricket growing up in a Canterbury orchard to coaching the Black Caps
Black Caps coach Gary Stead opens up about his own cricket playing career, the infamous 2019 World Cup final, and whether he has ever fiddled with Kane Williamson’s set-up.
From the chalkboard to coaching future Black Caps
From the chalkboard to coaching future Black Caps: Shirley Boys' teacher retires after 42 years
A 42-year teaching stint at Shirley Boys’ High School enabled Steve Garland - who retires this week - to help shape the careers of several future Black Caps.
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.
New Ilam MP on beating cancer and her road to the Beehive
New Ilam MP on beating cancer and her road to the Beehive
Sarah Pallett opens up about beating cancer and then Gerry Brownlee on her way to winning the Ilam electorate race.