'Dirty Dozen' still left after another quake-damaged building bites the dust
One of Christchurch's 'Dirty 30' eyesore buildings is nearing its final days.
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Work starts on Parakiore's 50m pool
'Like a big Meccano kit': Work on Parakiore's 50m pool starts
The construction of Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in Christchurch has reached a significant milestone as work starts on its 50m competition pool.
Over 1000 vehicles expected at car show extravaganza
Over 1000 vehicles expected at car show extravaganza
The 14th Kaikoura Hop promises to be "a western cowboy-themed, fun-filled four days of cars and entertainment", organisers say.
Landscaping business helps break down barriers
Landscaping business helps break down barriers
Gardeners with intellectual disabilities are mowing down barriers in Christchurch.
Win a night in the Futuro house
Christchurch Heritage Festival: Win a night in the Futuro house
The 'Area 51 Futuro House' will be opened up for a public tour during next month's Christchurch Heritage Festival.
Council pledges extra $250k to Chch Show
City council pledges extra $250k to Christchurch Show
Christchurch City Council has given $125,000 to this year's Christchurch Show - and the same amount is earmarked to underwrite next year's show.
One New Zealand Stadium or Te Kaha?
One New Zealand Stadium or Te Kaha?
The Te Kaha brand risks being smothered by the corporate sponsorship of Christchurch's new $683 million stadium, marketing experts warn.
Woolworths workers strike
'Underpaid, understaffed and undervalued': Canterbury Woolworths workers strike
Canterbury Woolworths supermarket workers joined thousands nationally who walked off the job for two hours on Tuesday.
A look at Lyttelton's 'best-kept secret'
A look at Lyttelton's 'best-kept secret'
An 1882 military torpedo boat which protected New Zealand from potential invaders has been preserved for display
America's Cup stops off in Christchurch
America's Cup stops in Christchurch on nationwide tour
A special piece of silverware with a strong Kiwi connection is making a 4500km road trip around the country.
Light festival proves a big hit
Light festival proves a big hit
Large crowds lined up for the opening night of the 'Illuminate Light and Sound Experience' in Christchurch's Botanic Gardens.
Bad drivers held to account by cyclists
Cyclists film red light runners to name and shame bad drivers
Videos of Christchurch motorists running red lights and performing other dangerous manoeuvres are being posted online by fed-up cyclists.
Canterbury and Otago set to reignite rivalry
'Battle of the South Island': Canterbury and Otago reignite rivalry
The NPC is heating up in the South Island ahead of this weekend's derby between Canterbury and Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Bid to keep the art of bell-ringing alive
Cathedral group on a mission to keep the fading art of bell-ringing alive
A group of Christchurch musicians are on a mission to make sure the age-old art of bell-ringing doesn't fade into the background.
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
The Government has confirmed it will partly fund the Pages Rd bridge replacement in Christchurch through a $1.8 billion investment in Canterbury's transport system.
Slow start to whitebait season
'Haven't seen bugger all': Slow start to whitebait season on the Avon
As eager whitebaiters flock to rivers in Christchurch for the start of the season, the small freshwater fish seem to have gone into hiding.
Godley Head reopens to the public
WW2 coastal defence site reopens to the public
Awaroa/Godley Head near Christchurch and its popular World War 2 coastal defence heritage site has been reopened to the public after a successful $1.4 million restoration.
Fighter pilot rekindles old friendship
Canterbury fighter pilot rekindles old friendship for special Father’s Day event
It has been almost 50 years since former RNZAF pilot Kevin Jones last sat in the cockpit of his old Harvard - and now you can too.
Long-awaited pathway to sea under way
Long-awaited pathway to sea under way
Work is progressing on the first phase of Christchurch’s long-awaited 'City to Sea' Pathway.
Stedman's family in Paris to see him win silver
Will Stedman's family in Paris to watch him win silver medal
Christchurch Paralympian Will Stedman's family say they were "relieved" and "very, very proud" to see him on the podium after the 400m T36 final.