All hands on deck as Sumner mural takes shape
Piper Gordon, 8, is looking forward to seeing the finished mural she helped paint at the Sumner Coastguard Station.
Isabella Adams
New chairperson for residents association
New chairperson for residents association
Christchurch's Somerfield Residents Association has a new chair - and he intends to apply his knowledge of environmental issues to the role.
Wearable art brings touch of flamboyance to show
Wearable art set to bring a touch of flamboyance to A&P show
One of the biggest crowds to date is expected to pass through the gates for the 153rd Ellesmere A&P Show on Saturday.
Play a way to keep Dutch heritage alive
Play a way to keep Dutch heritage alive
Christchurch Dutch drama group, Toenail Culture Ale, will bring their latest play Marathon to the stage for its opening night on Friday.
Excavator operator digs in to claim victory
'Won it for the girls': Excavator operator digs in to claim victory over the men
Christchurch digger operator Georgia Lyford beat out 25 men to win a competition which included using an excavator arm to deftly pour a cup of tea and delicately move an egg.
Splash of colour to liven up coastguard
Splash of colour to liven up Sumner Coastguard Station
This is what the Sumner Coastguard Station will look like after artist Emily Quane and others in the community transform it.
Hornby women sport new styles for fashion show
Hornby women sport new styles for fashion show
Three Christchurch women received style makeovers in recognition of their service to the Hornby community.
Heavy teddies turned into mental health heroes
Heavy teddies turned into mental health heroes
A Christchurch school girl is auctioning off the weighted teddy bears she has made to support a youth mental health charity.
Frankie takes council to school over buses
Frankie takes council to school over buses
Canterbury school pupil Frankie Hindson is on a mission to make a difference in her community.
Jessi's superhero saga set to take off
Jessi's superhero saga ready to take off
New Christchurch author, Jessi Dee, has just released her first book. Not bad for a 7-year-old Halswell school pupil whose real name is Jessica Dippenaar.
New patrol finding school classrooms unlocked
New patrol finding school classrooms unlocked
School classrooms being left unlocked is the most common issue a new Christchurch community patrol has faced since its launch.
Close call for residents after river overflows
Close call for residents after river overflows
Flood prevention measures have worked "like clockwork" to help save the Rakaia Huts from potential damage.
Mixed feelings on new parking rules
'Doesn’t make sense': Mixed feelings over new Rolleston parking rules
New parking restrictions have been introduced in Rolleston’s town centre.
Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'
Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'
An Ellesmere College board of trustees member was "absolutely over the moon" to hear the school’s redevelopment will finally start on Friday.
Red zone composting halted to address rat problem
Red zone composting project stopped after residents report rat and fly infestation
Composting for a school garden in the Christchurch red zone has been stopped after residents complained about rodents and flies.
Age no barrier for 90-year-old volunteer
Age no barrier for 90-year-old Seaside Treasures volunteer
Age has not stopped a 90-year-old from climbing ladders at the New Brighton co-operative shop Seaside Treasures, which is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
$10,000 reasons to smile
$10,000 reasons to smile for shopping spree winner
Melissa Sheridan and her wife Rylee bought their first house a few weeks ago. Now they will be able to go on a shopping spree after Melissa won a $10,000 Smiths City voucher at the Star Media Home & Leisure Show.
Pupils going gaga over pit
Pupils going gaga over pit
Thanks to community help, a new gaga dodgeball pit has been installed at Isleworth School in Bishopdale.
Timmis runs away with world record
Seven days and 846km: Emma Timmis runs away with treadmill world record
Christchurch endurance athlete Emma Timmis smashed the Guinness World Record for the longest distance run on a treadmill over seven consecutive days.
Airman Ron out in force for choppers
Airman Ron out in force for Canterbury rescue helicopters
Ron Towner, 91, is getting back out in the community to collect money outside the Halswell and Wigram New Worlds for Canterbury rescue helicopters.