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NewsJune 15

The Pākehā carver who made Māori designs his own

In a remote nook of Banks Peninsula 150 years ago, a pākehā farmer carved intricate Māori designs like his life depended on it. Today his legacy is treasured by those who hold these idiosyncratic pieces dear.
The Pākehā carver who made Māori designs his own
The Pākehā carver who made Māori designs his own
NewsJune 15

Tackling the South Island's worst weed

Contorta pine trees now infest nearly a million hectares of the South Island. As Frank Film discovered, they’ve become our worst weed and have been described as this generation's rabbit plague.
Tackling the South Island's worst weed
Tackling the South Island's worst weed
ChristchurchDecember 11

New rescue helicopter takes off in Christchurch

The Canterbury-West Coast region’s new H145 Airbus rescue helicopter was officially unveiled in Christchurch on Thursday.
New rescue helicopter takes off in Christchurch
New rescue helicopter takes off in Christchurch
ChristchurchDecember 9

St Andrew's College students star in another epic prize-giving

A Christchurch secondary school's end-of-year prize-giving concert has become a legendary event.
St Andrew's College students star in another epic prize-giving
St Andrew's College students star in another epic prize-giving
ChristchurchDecember 2

What do you think of the plan to upgrade New Brighton mall?

The community is being offered the chance to weigh in on the plan to upgrade New Brighton mall in Christchurch.
What do you think of the plan to upgrade New Brighton mall?
What do you think of the plan to upgrade New Brighton mall?
Food & WineAugust 26

Creaming it: Dairy sells $20k of 'viral ice creams' in a day

A Christchurch dairy owner has seen his shop go viral on TikTok after he added a popular ice cream brand to the freezer.
Creaming it: Dairy sells $20k of 'viral ice creams' in a day
Creaming it: Dairy sells $20k of 'viral ice creams' in a day
NewsAugust 1

How a local TV station became a global powerhouse

For decades, the deep south was home to an Emmy Award-winning studio that became a powerhouse of global documentary filmmaking.
How a local TV station became a global powerhouse
How a local TV station became a global powerhouse
NewsJuly 6

'Want to fall apart and cry': Flood hit residents putting their lives back together

Motueka locals are digging deep to raise money for their neighbours as the region reels after the severe flooding last week.
'Want to fall apart and cry': Flood hit residents putting their lives back together
'Want to fall apart and cry': Flood hit residents putting their lives back together
ChristchurchJune 26

The Court Theatre - back on centre stage

"We stayed the course and, my God, we’re delighted with what we have." That is how Court Theatre artistic advisor Ross Gumbley feels about their new $56m home in central Christchurch.
The Court Theatre - back on centre stage
The Court Theatre - back on centre stage
ChristchurchMay 29

Meet the 86yo sensei who can 'take someone’s knee out'

For almost 40 years, mum of seven Mary Patu, 86, has been teaching martial arts for $2 a class from her backyard in one of Christchurch's poorest areas.
Meet the 86yo sensei who can 'take someone’s knee out'
Meet the 86yo sensei who can 'take someone’s knee out'
ChristchurchMay 21

High-end apartment development set for mortgagee sale

A bid to transform one of Christchurch's last great industrial buildings into a high-end apartment block has collapsed, leading to a mortgagee sale.
High-end apartment development set for mortgagee sale
High-end apartment development set for mortgagee sale
ChristchurchMay 19

All aboard for Christchurch

The tourism division of KiwiRail has brought back the passenger rail experience between Dunedin and Christchurch for four days.
All aboard for Christchurch
All aboard for Christchurch
ChristchurchMay 11

Antarctic VR experience tours the UK

The virtual doors to Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s historic Antarctic hut have been opened to the UK public thanks to NZ-made technology.
Antarctic VR experience tours the UK
Antarctic VR experience tours the UK
ChristchurchApril 22

Brand new Halswell home to be auctioned off for St John

A brand-new home in Christchurch is set to be auctioned to raise money for Hato Hone St John.
Brand new Halswell home to be auctioned off for St John
Brand new Halswell home to be auctioned off for St John
NewsApril 15

Well-loved cat immortalised in stone on cycleway

A beloved cat has been immortalised after a community effort got a small memorial installed on a cycle track.
Well-loved cat immortalised in stone on cycleway
Well-loved cat immortalised in stone on cycleway
SelwynApril 1

'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle

It took a mammoth effort from Canterbury firefighters to rescue fox terrier Myrtle after she literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’ under her owners' home.
'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
ChristchurchMarch 31

Get ready to paw-ty in the pool this weekend

Christchurch's eagerly anticipated pooch pool parties will return to the city this weekend.
Get ready to paw-ty in the pool this weekend
Get ready to paw-ty in the pool this weekend
ChristchurchMarch 20

Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction

The remaining Greenpark Huts residents say they have been warned by Ngāi Tahu to leave by June 30 - or be trespassed.
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
ChristchurchMarch 13

Battle to be the first female excavator champion

Christchurch construction worker Georgia Lyford is competing to become the first woman to win the NZ excavator operator competition.
Battle to be the first female excavator champion
Battle to be the first female excavator champion
ChristchurchMarch 12

Take a look inside the function lounge at Christchurch’s new stadium

The premium hospitality spaces are swiftly coming together at Christchurch’s new $683 million central city stadium.
ChristchurchMarch 10

How street art is redefining Christchurch

The FLARE Ōtautahi Street Art Festival showed how much Christchurch has changed since the February 2011 quake.
How street art is redefining Christchurch
How street art is redefining Christchurch
ChristchurchFebruary 21

Tram turned into a mobile dance floor

Christchurch's famous old tram became a mobile dance floor in the lead-up to Electric Avenue.
Tram turned into a mobile dance floor
Tram turned into a mobile dance floor
ChristchurchFebruary 19

Hercules arrives at Air Force Museum in Wigram

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has safely delivered the first C-130H Hercules to the Air Force Museum of NZ.
Hercules arrives at Air Force Museum in Wigram
Hercules arrives at Air Force Museum in Wigram
NewsFebruary 18

Flash flooding 'unlike anything we have seen before'

Motorists have been warned to take care after torrential rain, lightning, "huge hailstones" and flash flooding closed roads in Otago overnight.
ChristchurchFebruary 10

Fold out bike saves the day for Canterbury race veteran

Ian Walsh has competed in 22 Coast to Coasts. But this year’s race was his most “exciting” yet, despite crashing into a traffic light.
Fold out bike saves the day for Canterbury race veteran
Fold out bike saves the day for Canterbury race veteran