Light festival proves a big hit
Large crowds lined up for the opening night of the 'Illuminate Light and Sound Experience' in Christchurch's Botanic Gardens.
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Canterbury and Otago set to reignite rivalry
'Battle of the South Island': Canterbury and Otago reignite rivalry
The NPC is heating up in the South Island ahead of this weekend's derby between Canterbury and Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Bid to keep the art of bell-ringing alive
Cathedral group on a mission to keep the fading art of bell-ringing alive
A group of Christchurch musicians are on a mission to make sure the age-old art of bell-ringing doesn't fade into the background.
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
Government commits $13m towards Pages Rd bridge replacement
The Government has confirmed it will partly fund the Pages Rd bridge replacement in Christchurch through a $1.8 billion investment in Canterbury's transport system.
Slow start to whitebait season
'Haven't seen bugger all': Slow start to whitebait season on the Avon
As eager whitebaiters flock to rivers in Christchurch for the start of the season, the small freshwater fish seem to have gone into hiding.
Godley Head reopens to the public
WW2 coastal defence site reopens to the public
Awaroa/Godley Head near Christchurch and its popular World War 2 coastal defence heritage site has been reopened to the public after a successful $1.4 million restoration.
Fighter pilot rekindles old friendship
Canterbury fighter pilot rekindles old friendship for special Father’s Day event
It has been almost 50 years since former RNZAF pilot Kevin Jones last sat in the cockpit of his old Harvard - and now you can too.
Bad drivers held to account by cyclists
Cyclists film red light runners to name and shame bad drivers
Videos of Christchurch motorists running red lights and performing other dangerous manoeuvres are being posted online by fed-up cyclists.
Stedman's family in Paris to see him win silver
Will Stedman's family in Paris to watch him win silver medal
Christchurch Paralympian Will Stedman's family say they were "relieved" and "very, very proud" to see him on the podium after the 400m T36 final.
Waimate School to seize Daffodil Day
Waimate School to seize Daffodil Day
Waimate Main School is springing to life this Daffodil Day.
Firefighting brothers give 105 years of service
Firefighting brothers give 105 years of service
Across three generations, the Clausen family have given more than 160 years to the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Young Nomad likened to Man City star
Young Nomads star likened to Manchester City striker
Standing at 191cm tall, you’d be forgiven for not realising Christchurch footballer Flynn Holdem is just 16. But what has really caught people’s attention is his resemblance to Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.
Timelapse captures stadium progress
Watch: Timelapse captures the remarkable rise of Christchurch's new stadium
A new timelapse video shows the progress made on Christchurch’s new $683 million stadium over the past eight months.
Park more accessible
Park more accessible
Fraser Park in Timaru has been put through its paces to ensure each and every person in the community can enjoy the new facilities ahead of September’s opening.
Stunning plans for eyesore hotel
Stunning plans for eyesore hotel
While the cathedral restoration on the east side of Cathedral Square is set to be mothballed, it is all go for another landmark on the western side.
US ambassador harassed at café
United States ambassador harassed at Christchurch café
United States Ambassador Tom Udall was confronted by protesters while he met with MPs Gerry Brownlee and Hamish Campbell at a Christchurch café on Monday.
Emergency pod lands at marae
Emergency pod lands at marae
When disaster strikes, Canterbury maraes are always among the first to help, support, feed and accommodate hundreds of people.
Months of disruption on roads around Te Kaha
Months of disruption on roads around Te Kaha
Businesses and motorists using the streets around Christchurch’s Te Kaha stadium are being warned to expect 18 months of disruption.
Busy Canterbury factory driving innovation
Busy Canterbury factory driving innovation one bus at a time
The future of green transport is rolling out the door of a Rolleston factory which is developing everything from buses and trucks to chase boats for the America’s Cup.
'Shadow figures in the hallways'
'Shadow figures in the hallways': What are Christchurch's most haunted places?
A paranormal book author has been visiting the most haunted places in Christchurch.