Street art murals: A fantastic look for New Brighton
Street art murals: A fantastic look for New Brighton
Gavin and Kylie Fantastic spent 18 months working on a way to brighten up the streets of a Christchurch seaside suburb.
Bea Gooding
Journal publishes teen's paper on city’s water quality
Journal publishes teen's paper on city’s water quality
Christchurch student Katherine Rutter has achieved the rare feat of having her research published in a national scientific journal.
Cyclist and motorist injured in separate crashes
Cyclist and motorist injured in separate crashes
Emergency services were called to two separate crashes in Christchurch this morning.
Call for mountain bike track in park
Call for mountain bike track in park
A new mountain bike track could be a possibility for a park in Christchurch.
Community bike track back on course at school
Community bike track back on course at school
A substantial part of the Christchurch bike track project can now be completed, bringing the project a step closer to reality.
New club gives chance for dementia carers to connect
New club gives chance for dementia carers to connect
Christchurch couple Jeff and Kathy Bradley have been together for 26 years ago - but now they are caught in a "long goodbye".
Students go on shopping for a good cause
Students go on shopping for a good cause
A shopping spree isn’t very common on a school day - but it was all part of a mall mission with meaning for a group of Christchurch students.
Police patrolling dangerous intersection
Police patrolling dangerous intersection
Police are now patrolling part of a Christchurch suburb dominated by roadworks in a bid to deter dangerous drivers after months of concern.
Demolition of church devastates parishioner
Demolition of church devastates parishioner
Janice Moss’ family was instrumental in the development of Wainoni Methodist Church – which she attended for 80 years.
Jack’s Beehive buzz
Jack’s Beehive buzz: Pupil elated with letter from Ardern
Christchurch nine-year-old Jack Gregory wants to be a leader just like Jacinda Ardern one day after he received a personal letter from the prime minister.
Private schools establish fund for struggling families
Private schools establish fund for struggling families
Private secondary schools in Christchurch have taken steps to ensure their students remain enrolled as the financial effects of Covid-19 continue to be felt across the country.
Police car crashes into traffic light
Police car crashes into traffic light
A police vehicle crashed into a pedestrian island and knocked over a traffic light in east Christchurch last night.
Two in custody after police chase stolen vehicle
Two in custody after police chase stolen vehicle
Two people have been arrested in Christchurch after a police chase involving a stolen vehicle this morning.
Tattoo parlour shot at overnight
Tattoo parlour shot at overnight
A tattoo parlour in Christchurch was shot at late last night.
Family that created lockdown teddy bears release book for charity
Family that created lockdown teddy bears release book for charity
A family known for their creative teddy bear displays during the lockdown will release a book next week to raise money for Christchurch foodbanks.
Toddler’s cooking tutorials proving popular
Toddler’s cooking tutorials proving popular
Christchurch toddler Avie-Avana might only be 23 months old, but she could already be a budding MasterChef.
Friends take on $1000 Canterbury car rally to support charity
Friends take on $1000 Canterbury car rally to support charity
Josh Thompson and his friends will embark on a two-day, 1000km journey across Canterbury in September to raise at least $1000 for children’s mental health.
Passion pays off: Ash-Leigh builds big future in dairy industry
Passion pays off: Ash-Leigh builds big future in dairy industry
Lincoln University graduate and Halswell resident Ash-Leigh Campbell has been named Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year. She speaks about the achievement and what it's like to manage 8000 cows.
On a mission to support the vulnerable
On a mission to support the vulnerable
Vicki-Anne Parker's love of community service and giving back inspired her to start the NZ Gifts of Love and Strength charity.
WW2 pilot marks 100th birthday at Christchurch rest home
WW2 pilot marks 100th birthday at Christchurch rest home
A Christchurch fighter pilot who attacked German targets during World War 2 will celebrate his 100th birthday on Sunday.