Woman charged with arson admits setting rental on fire
Woman charged with arson admits setting rental on fire
A frustrated tenant intentionally set fire to her rented house, leaving behind a dog that had to be rescued by neighbours.
Emily Moorhouse
Students win with Cookie Time 'product'
Christchurch student wins with Cookie Time 'product'
A Cashmere High School student and his team have won a business challenge with their pitch for a healthy alternative to energy drinks.
Theatre group 'hanging on by a thread'
100-year-old theatre group 'hanging on by a thread'
A Sumner theatre company is "hanging on by a thread" after Covid has caused audience and volunteer numbers to dwindle.
Opportunity for passionate young chef to shine
Competition an opportunity for passionate young chef to shine
Gabby Sanders still remembers helping her mum in the kitchen as a little girl - but now the Christchurch 23-year-old is vying to be one of Australasia's top chefs.
Opportunity for passionate young chef to shine
Competition an opportunity for passionate young chef to shine
Gabby Sanders still remembers helping her mum in the kitchen as a little girl - but now the Christchurch 23-year-old is vying to be one of Australasia's top chefs.
Grant to combat break ins and vandalism
Grant to combat break ins and vandalism
Funding to cover costs of security equipment in the former red zone means a Christchurch community group can get some long awaited projects under way.
Derelict buildings a 'festering sore'
Time to tidy up: New Brighton's derelict buildings a 'festering sore'
Frustration is growing among residents as derelict buildings continue to sit vacant in New Brighton.
Push for blanket 30km/h speed limit
Push for blanket 30km/h speed limit
A group of Addington residents want the speed limit lowered to 30km/h for the majority of the suburb to improve safety.
Family ‘ecstatic’ after stolen bike returned
'Hey mate - I think I bought your bike': Family 'ecstatic' after stolen bike returned
A Christchurch dad and his kids have been reunited with their unique ‘bucket bike’ after it was stolen from their home in Waltham.
Family ‘ecstatic’ after stolen bike is returned
'Hey mate - I think I bought your bike': Family ‘ecstatic’ after stolen bucket bike returned
A Christchurch dad and his kids have been reunited with their unique ‘bucket bike’ after it was stolen from their home in Waltham.
Seventy books later - and Bishop is still creating
Seventy books later - and Bishop is still creating
Award-winning Christchurch children’s book author and illustrator Gavin Bishop talks about his lifelong passion for art, the first time seeing his books on sale and using his grandchildren’s ideas.
Flooding doesn’t stop new school opening
Flooding doesn’t stop new school opening
Wet weather and sewerage system issues did not stop pupils and staff celebrating their long-awaited move to the new Pareawa Banks Avenue School campus.
Call for alcohol ban after anti-social behaviour
Call for alcohol ban in Christchurch suburb after anti-social behaviour
An alcohol ban in Woolston Village is being investigated after concerns about an increase in anti-social behaviour.
Residents frustrated with unfixed footpaths
'Dangerous': Residents frustrated with unfixed footpaths
Roading issues in Christchurch's east are in the spotlight again - with one resident waiting almost a year for an uneven footpath to be fixed.
Children 'gutted' after bucket bike stolen
Children 'gutted' after bucket bike stolen
The owner of a unique cargo bike that was stolen from his home in Christchurch is overwhelmed by the supportive response from the community.
Children 'gutted' after bucket bike stolen
Children 'gutted' after bucket bike stolen
The owner of a unique cargo bike that was stolen from his home in Christchurch is overwhelmed by the supportive response from the community.
Helping dogs find 'forever homes' fulfilling work
'Shelter life is hard': Helping dogs find their 'forever homes' fulfilling work
Hundreds of dogs are abandoned or surrendered to the Dogwatch shelter in Christchurch each year. New general manager Bridget Paterson explains what happens to them.
More calls to raise QEII pool temperature
More calls to raise temperature of Christchurch pool
Aqua joggers are backing calls for the temperature to be increased at the Taiora QEII centre's 25m lane pool.
Deafness not holding Suki back
Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust: Deafness not holding Suki back
Meet Suki, the deaf dog learning sign language to communicate after being handed into the Christchurch pound as a puppy.
Is the Taiora QE2 pool too cold?
Is the Taiora QE2 pool too cold?
A poll has shown a majority of people think the pool temperature at Taiora QE2 in east Christchurch is too cold.