Using the dark side of the force to help others
Using the dark side of the force to help the terminally ill
As a 10-year-old, Canterbury man David Britten saw Darth Vader on the big screen for the first time.
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Safety crusader recording stop sign runners
Safety crusader recording stop sign runners near Christchurch mall
Think no one notices when you skip that stop sign? Think again, because Christchurch man Wayne Carey does - and he's been keeping tabs on the motorists who do.
Call for review if cathedral seeks more money
Councillor calls for independent review if more money sought for Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
A Christchurch city councillor has raised the ire of colleagues by calling for an independent review if more funding is sought for the cathedral rebuild.
First look inside historic theatre
First look inside historic theatre
The future of an historic Christchurch theatre is one step closer to being decided following the damaging quakes - but there's still work to be done.
National metal detectorists rally
'Allure of what's in the next hole': National metal detectorists rally
About 100 metal detectorists descended on a Canterbury farm to put their skills to the test on Sunday.
Progress made at indoor aquatic centre
Progress being made at Christchurch indoor aquatic and sport centre
Christchurch's troubled Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre is a step closer to completion as the installation of its Olympic-calibre court floor gets under way.
Hip-hop dance hub breathes life into Linwood
Hip-hop dance hub breathes life into Linwood
A rundown eyesore building on Stanmore Rd in Christchurch which often attracted beggars and rough sleepers is now a thriving hub of dance activity.
Post-quake and Covid hotel boom
Christchurch's post-quake and Covid hotel boom
Christchurch is in the midst of a hotel boom as the sector starts to recover from a period of tough economic conditions.
Disabled dancers heading to Scottish festival
Disabled dancers heading to Scottish festival
A group of disabled dancers in Christchurch are getting ready to represent NZ on the world stage.
Barber behind Benny’s Hangar declared bankrupt
Christchurch barber behind Benny’s Hangar declared bankrupt
Combined debts of about $900,000 have led to the Christchurch entrepreneur behind Benny’s Barber Shop and Benny’s Hangar being declared bankrupt.
Red zone composting halted to address rat problem
Red zone composting project stopped after residents report rat and fly infestation
Composting for a school garden in the Christchurch red zone has been stopped after residents complained about rodents and flies.
Discrimination claim in bid to evict residents
Discrimination claim in bid to evict residents from Canterbury lakeside settlement
A bid to let Ngāi Tahu bach owners stay at a Canterbury lakeside settlement while others will be evicted has been described as discriminatory.
85yo fighting to get 'kids off the street'
85-year-old sensei fighting to keep 'kids off the street'
An 85-year-old Christchurch grandmother is offering karate lessons with a difference.
'Always sunny' in Tucker Beach for disc golf tournament
'Always sunny' in Tucker Beach for disc golf tournament
South Canterbury's Dylan Murray was one of about 100 competitors at the 11th Tucker Beach Rush Disc Golf Tournament over the weekend.
Marking 50 years of riding joy
Marking 50 years of riding joy
For 50 years Mid Canterbury Riding for the Disabled has been making a difference in young people’s lives.
Wheelchair helps get disabled duck back on its feet
Wheelchair helps get disabled duck back on its feet
A mission to get a disabled duck back on its feet has proven a waddling success.
Lancaster Park redevelopment enters new phase
Lancaster Park redevelopment enters new phase
The next stage of the redevelopment of Lancaster Park in Christchurch has started.
Age no barrier for 90-year-old volunteer
Age no barrier for 90-year-old Seaside Treasures volunteer
Age has not stopped a 90-year-old from climbing ladders at the New Brighton co-operative shop Seaside Treasures, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
Council pauses plan to remove Upper Selwyn Huts
Council pauses plan to remove Upper Selwyn Huts
Upper Selwyn Huts residents have been given a reprieve by the district council.
Electric buses arrive in Chch
17 new electric buses arrive in Christchurch
A fleet of new electric buses was added to the Christchurch network this week, making the urban bus fleet 26 per cent emission-free.
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