Brass band fills cathedral with music
Watch: Brass band fills Christ Church Cathedral with music
Musical instruments rang out in the Christ Church Cathedral last night for the first time since the earthquakes.
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Golden age steam train brought back to life
Golden age steam train brought back to life
Fifty years ago the muddy hulk of a former leading lady in the rail service, the K88 Washington, arrived at The Plains Vintage Railway in Canterbury. It was the beginning of a glorious return to the tracks for the train.
Person dies in Hornby house fire
Person dies in Hornby house fire
One person has died after a house fire in Christchurch on Wednesday afternoon.
Steak back on the menu for Renee
Steak back on the menu for Renee after jaw operation
Christchurch woman Renee Veal will soon be eating food she has not been able to enjoy for 11 years after she had life-changing jaw surgery this week.
Tough kids battle it out
Tough kids battle it out
Sport Canterbury’s ‘Tough Kid’ challenge at South New Brighton Domain attracted about 4000 school pupils.
Big Christmas surprise waiting inside cathedral
Big Christmas surprise inside Christ Church Cathedral
Cantabrians will get a rare chance to go inside the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral this Christmas - and there will be a big surprise waiting inside.
Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover
Christchurch's Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover
A piece of Cold War history has quietly celebrated an anniversary – in central Christchurch.
Striking nurses set to rally at Hagley Park
Striking nurses set to rally at Hagley Park
A Christchurch nurse says she is striking today because "why would anyone pick nursing as a career if they can't pay their household bills".
Blown-out tyre may have sparked blaze
Blown-out tyre may have sparked blaze
A fire which burned through about 30ha in Canterbury is linked to a tyre blowing out on a vehicle, an initial investigation suggests.
The show must go on for StarJam crew
The show must go on for Canterbury StarJam crew
The volunteers behind a StarJam concert in Christchurch this weekend are determined to put on a great show, despite the nationwide organisation ceasing operations earlier this month.
Big crowd at Christmas parade
70 festive floats entertain big Christmas parade crowd
Thousands of people soaked up the atmosphere at Christchurch's 76th annual Christmas Show Parade on Sunday.
Coroner's report into student's death released
Coroner's report into death of Chch student released
The coroner has released a report into the tragic death of Canterbury University student Samuel Finnemore who died after he accidentally fell through his bedroom window in Riccarton.
Video shows progress at sport and aquatic centre
Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre
New video footage shows the progress made on the dive pool and tower at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.
New mental health facility opens its doors
New Chch mental health facility opens its doors
A new outpatient mental health facility for young people in Christchurch was officially opened on Friday.
Adventure park gears up for Crankworx series
Christchurch Adventure Park gears up for Crankworx series
Christchurch residents will finally get to see world-class mountain bike racing on the Port Hills in February when the Crankworx Summer Series starts.
More public tours coming up at port
More public tours coming up at Lyttelton Port
Members of the public will get another chance to go behind the scenes at Lyttelton Port in a bid to raise money for a Christchurch children's charity.
Cadet Forces still going strong after 160 years
Cadet Forces still going strong after 160 years
The New Zealand Cadet Forces turned 160 last week. Ashburton air and army cadets explain why the military-style, adventure-based training organisation appeals to young recruits.
NZ-made rocket-powered aircraft sets speed record
NZ-made rocket-powered aircraft sets speed record
A New Zealand-designed and built rocket-powered aircraft created history last week, becoming the first to break the sound barrier.
Big crowd gathers at Bridge of Remembrance to protest treaty bill
Big crowd gathers at Bridge of Remembrance to protest treaty bill
About 200 people gathered at Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance on Tuesday to protest the Treaty Principles Bill.
Cost of museum redevelopment blows out
Cost of Canterbury Museum redevelopment blows out
The cost of redeveloping Canterbury Museum has ballooned out by more than $40 million.