Lawn mower racing a popular addition to Christchurch Show
Lawn mower racing a popular addition to Christchurch Show
It's one of the more unusual events at The Christchurch Show, and certainly the loudest.
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Christchurch Show attracts record entries
Christchurch Show attracts record entries
Record animal numbers help brighten up a damp start to the three-day Christchurch Show.
Christmas parade returns to showgrounds
Christmas Show Parade returns to showgrounds
Christchurch is gearing up for the festive season with two big Christmas events before December even starts.
Big day at Addington
Big day at Addington
The punters have been enjoying a day at the races in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Heathcote cycleway to stay open - for now
Christchurch cycleway to stay open - for now
KiwiRail has backed down over its controversial call to close the Heathcote Expressway - saying it will allow the cycleway to remain open for now.
Berlin Wall repainted for anniversary
Christchurch's Berlin Wall repainted for anniversary
Christchurch's Berlin Wall installation will get a makeover this month as part of the 35th anniversary of the German wall coming down.
Centre upgrade to create '200 high-value jobs'
Major Christchurch Engine Centre upgrade to create '200 high-value jobs'
A $249 million expansion of Air New Zealand's Christchurch Engine Centre was launched at a ceremony with PM Christopher Luxon on Friday.
StarJam children's charity closes
StarJam children's charity shut down due to funding woes
Disabled children's charity StarJam has been forced to close its doors for good after it could not secure ongoing funding.
Haunted places investigated in new book
Haunted places investigated in new book
A new book that explores some of Christchurch's most haunted locations has been published.
Who was the fastest duck on the river?
Who was the fastest duck on the river?
Hundreds of brightly coloured rubber ducks raced along the Avon River to see who was the fastest - and raise money for a good cause.
Gumboot Friday golf honours wife
Gumboot Friday golf honours wife
One hundred golfers teed off at the Weedons Country Club in Rolleston on Friday for a good cause.
Protesters fight planned cycleway closure
Frustrated protesters fight planned cycleway closure
About 200 people gathered on Saturday to protest the possible closure of a Christchurch cycleway.
Parking charges delayed
Parking charges delayed
Christchurch motorists will soon have to pay to park their cars at the Botanic Gardens and Hagley Park.
Teddies help teach CPR
Teddies help teach CPR
Teddy bears went to Fernside School last week to help their young owners learn about CPR.
Spooktacular Linwood home open for Halloween
Spooktacular Linwood home open for Halloween
A haunted house of horrors tucked away in a Christchurch suburb will be crawling with scary treats on Halloween night.
Community work recognised with awards
Community work recognised with awards
The 18th Ashburton District Council Community Awards have recognised some of the area's biggest contributors.
Target smashed at parkrun
Target smashed at parkrun
The Pegasus Parkrun smashed its target when it celebrated its 400th run.
Willowbank celebrates 50th anniversary
Willowbank celebrates 50th anniversary
Christchurch's much-loved suburban zoo is celebrating its 50th anniversary over Labour weekend.
League fans turn out in force to meet their heroes
League fans turn out in force to meet their heroes
Hundreds of fans filled Wainoni Park in Christchurch on Wednesday to mix and mingle with their favourite stars from the Kiwis, Kangaroos, Kiwi Ferns and Jillaroos.
South Island's best forklift operators rise to the top
South Island's best forklift operators rise to the top
Some of the South Island's best forklift operators showed off their skills over the weekend as they competed for the chance to vie for national honours.