Remote-operated digger enters Christ Church Cathedral
A digger operated by remote control has started to clear out debris and retrieve heritage items from inside Christ Church Cathedral.
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'Very nervous': Young cricketers face up to Sir Richard Hadlee
'Very nervous': Young cricketers face up to Sir Richard Hadlee
Sir Richard Hadlee got a little emotional as Canterbury's young cricketers eagerly took to the nets at the opening of the new sports centre bearing his name.
Theatre show 'an hour of madness' - Judkins
Theatre show 'an hour of madness', says creator Robin Judkins
A musical created by Coast to Coast race founder, Robin Judkins, will premier in Christchurch on Saturday - and could be destined for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
One critically hurt in incident at Dunedin hotel
One critically hurt in incident at Dunedin hotel
A person has been critically injured in an incident at a central Dunedin hotel this morning.
Milky Way photo earns high praise
Photo of Milky Way over Castle Hill earns high praise
Christchurch stargazer Nick Faulkner's photo of the Milky Way galaxy has earned him global recognition.
Scooter Safari riders raise 'unprecedented amount'
Scooter Safari riders raise 'unprecedented amount' for Cancer Society
Almost 300 Tranz Alpine Scooter Safari riders crossed the Southern Alps at the weekend to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Cancer Society.
Ford ute sought after ram-raids
Ford ute sought after Canterbury ram-raids
Ram-raiders in a stolen ute caused thousands of dollars in damage at a dairy and service station in Canterbury.
Makeshift bar brings joy to neighbourhood
'Sydenham Street Wavers'. Makeshift bar brings joy to neighbourhood
What started out as a joke has become a safe space for residents to talk about their feelings and meet their neighbours.
Low pay hike 'a slap in the face' - care workers
Low pay hike 'a slap in the face', say protesting care workers
Care workers hit the streets to protest the government's offer of a 3 per cent pay rise - which they called a "slap in the face".
Multi-million dollar stadium delayed again
Multi-million dollar stadium delayed again
The completion date of Christchurch's new $533 million central city stadium has been pushed back again.
Chathams workhorse flies into retirement
Chathams workhorse flies into retirement
A 65yo fast-flying aircraft that was a lifeline for the Chatham Islands has been retired and put on display at the National Transport and Toy Museum.
‘Awesome’: 12-year-old builds his first robot
‘Awesome’: 12-year-old builds his first robot
Ryan Howden spends a lot of his spare time building things with Lego.
The South Today bulletin: Monday, May 23
The South Today bulletin: Monday, May 23
The South Today bulletin: Monday, May 23
Members of public nab alleged tomahawk offender
Members of public nab alleged tomahawk offender
A suspended driver, who allegedly threatened someone with a tomahawk before crashing a car and fleeing, has been caught by members of the public.
Exciting White Horse plans realised
Exciting White Horse plans realised
The final piece of the Waimate White Horse jigsaw puzzle is finally in place.
Young para athlete off to Oceania champs
Young Prebbleton para athlete off to Oceania champs
A promising young Canterbury para athlete is training hard to improve his shot-putting technique.
Yabba dabba doo time on safari fundraiser
Fred Flintstone Flintmobile gears up for yabba dabba doo time on safari fundraiser
Yabba dabba doo will echo through the Southern Alps on Saturday as a Canterbury teacher aide rides her modified 50cc Yamaha in the Scooter Safari.
Studio's new game a global hit
Christchurch studio's new online game plays to huge global audience
About 260,000 people around the world log in every day to play a new online video game developed by Christchurch studio Digital Confectioners.
When goldfish go feral...
When goldfish go feral...
Otago Museum natural science curator Emma Burns admires the view on the museum's stairway, where two large goldfish have been put on display next to the existing sunfish.
The South Today bulletin: Friday, May 20
The South Today bulletin: Friday, May 20
The South Today bulletin: Friday, May 20