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Stabbing incident inspires ground-breaking initiative

Pacific Trust Otago chief executive officer Fa'animo Elisara-Too (front row, second from right)...

Stabbing incident inspires ground-breaking initiative

Instead of "just sitting on the fence" after a teen was stabbed at the bus hub, Pacific Trust Otago planned a ground-breaking three-year initiative to stop anything like it happening again.

Outcry over location of new vape retailer

Kirsten Carey says the Government needs to prevent retailers like The Vape Shoppe New Brighton...

Outcry over location of new Chch vape retailer

South New Brighton nurse Kirsten Carey is calling for tighter regulations to control vape shops after one opened within 400m of a school and kindergarten.

Change in construction process slashes build times

This block of homes was just a pare patch of land in March. Photo: Supplied

Change in construction process slashes build times

An innovative approach to building Canterbury homes has seen construction times cut by more than half of what it would normally take.

Time to sign up for the CORDE City2Surf

CORDE City2Surf: Time to sign up for Canterbury's favourite fun run

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in the CORDE City2Surf over the decades - from those aiming to be first across the line to those who simply want to be part of Canterbury’s most iconic fun run.

Woman who died in Hornby house fire named

Emergency services were notified of the blaze on Dickson Cres at 12.53pm. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Woman who died in Hornby house fire named

The woman who was killed in a Christchurch house fire on December 11 has been named by police.

Steampunk festival rolls into Riccarton

Carl Yates inside his Imperial Kettle-class TB4-G Sprocket Rocket. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Steampunk festival rolls into Riccarton

Steampunk fans will descend on Christchurch this weekend for a three-day festival and fête involving masquerade balls, costumes and historic reenactments.

Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town

The Muscle Car Madness street parade. Photo: John Cosgrove

Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town

The streets of Rangiora resounded with the thump of hundreds of V8s and hot fours as the largest automotive event in the South Island - Muscle Car Madness - kicks off this weekend.

Crane topples over in Akaroa

Watch: Crane falls into the water near Akaroa boat ramp

A crane has toppled into the water near a boat ramp in Akaroa.

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.

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

One person has died after a house fire in Christchurch on Wednesday afternoon.

Steak back on the menu for Renee

Renee Veal recovering at St George’s Hospital. She had a total jaw reconstruction and jaw joint...

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

Moana Koppens and Isla Griffin from South New Brighton School. Photo: Geoff Sloan

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

Nurses - seen here during an earlier strike - say patient safety is at risk. Photo: Marika Khabazi

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

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

Dressed up and ready to have fun are Groove Getters Lachlan (front), Kieana (left) and Ollie....

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

The Christmas Show Parade on Sunday featured 70 floats. Photo: Geoff Sloan

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.

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