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League fans turn out in force to meet their heroes

Hundreds turned out at Wainoni Park to see the New Zealand and Australian men's and women's teams...

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

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.

Jet soars over tourist town for 30 years

Happy anniversary: Queenstown Airport Air NZ staff, from left, Jennifer Rogers and Joanne Wallace...

Jet soars into South Island tourist town for 30 years

Air New Zealand is celebrating the anniversary of its "game-changer" Auckland-Queenstown jet service which started on October 17, 1994.

China Town Market lands in Wigram

Four years of planning will be realised on Friday when a new Asian food market opens in an old air force hangar.

'He's changed my life': How Linda met Louie

Linda Bradley with her hearing dog Louie. Photo: Geoff Sloan

'He's changed my life': How Linda met Louie

A helping paw has been extended to profoundly deaf Christchurch woman Linda Bradley in the form of a furry new companion named Louie.

Crowd turns out to watch Kiwis train

Crowd turns out to watch Kiwis train at Ngā Puna Wai

Seven-year-old Xanthe French-Reriti was among about 100 fans who took the opportunity to watch the Kiwis train in Christchurch on Tuesday.

Amateur food critic puts taste buds to the test

A recent review left a bad taste in Big AL's mouth - Coca-Cola flavoured Oreo cookies. Photo:...

'It came back to haunt me the next morning': Amateur food critic puts taste buds to the test

Want to know what Coca-Cola-flavoured Oreo cookies taste like? Amateur food critic Alan Parsons has tried them - and he's gaining a strong following in Christchurch with his unusual food and drink reviews.

$85m insurance settlement for wastewater plant

The fire-damaged trickling filters at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo: Newsline

$85m insurance settlement after Bromley wastewater plant fire

Christchurch City Council has settled an $85m insurance claim over the 2021 fire that destroyed part of the wastewater treatment plant in Bromley and caused a long-standing stench across the city's east.

Meeting about plan to fix wasterwater plant

Council officials meet with residents to discuss wasterwater plant repairs

Bromley residents got a chance to grill Christchurch City Council officials about their plan to repair the foul-smelling wastewater plant.

Shoppers pack out China Town Market on opening day

Shoppers pack out Wigram's China Town Market on opening day

The owner of a new Asian food market in south-west Christchurch was over the moon with the big turnout on opening day.

Strong demand for free skin checks

Dermatologist Dr Grant Bellaney was one of the volunteers working during the Charity Hospital's...

Strong demand for free skin checks

Christchurch's Charity Hospital was overwhelmed by a huge public response to its free 'skin check day'.

Feedback wanted on plan to reshape Kerrs Reach

Kerrs Reach is often crowded over summer. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Feedback wanted on plan to reshape Kerrs Reach

Kerrs Reach has been the hub of rowing in Christchurch since the 1950s - but the city council says it is no longer fit for purpose and needs an upgrade.

'Family-friendly fun' day returns to Ashburton

A family-orientated event full of fun activities and demonstrations with emergency services personnel will be held in Ashburton this Saturday.

Former principal recalls time in East Timor

Former Canterbury principal recalls his time in East Timor

Former Ashburton principal Grant McMillan was one of the first NZ troops to arrive in Timor-Leste (East Timor) as part of a multinational peacekeeping force.

Apartment complex for cancer patients set to open

New apartment complex for cancer patients and their families to open soon

A Christchurch cancer trust, which had to turn away more than 660 families from its patient accommodation last year, is hoping a new apartment complex will ease some of the pressure.

Christchurch hybrid hostel-hotel opens

Bunk beds are back at Christchurch's newest hybrid hostel-hotel - and they're a lot flashier than they used to be.

Mechanic lifts lid on car maintenance

Girls 'N' Gasoline founder Melissa Hannan explains how to check oil levels on a vehicle, during a...

Mechanic lifts lid on car maintenance for women

Christchurch mechanic Melissa Hannan is giving women a crash course on what's happening underneath the bonnet, helping them to be more confident about their cars.