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The show must go on for StarJam crew

Dressed up and ready to have fun are Groove Getters Lachlan (front), Kieana (left) and Ollie....

The show must go on for Canterbury StarJam crew

The volunteers behind a StarJam concert in Christchurch this weekend are determined to put on a great show, despite the nationwide organisation ceasing operations earlier this month.

Big crowd at Christmas parade

The Christmas Show Parade on Sunday featured 70 floats. Photo: Geoff Sloan

70 festive floats entertain big Christmas parade crowd

Thousands of people soaked up the atmosphere at Christchurch's 76th annual Christmas Show Parade on Sunday.

Coroner's report into student's death released

Coroner's report into death of Chch student released

The coroner has released a report into the tragic death of Canterbury University student Samuel Finnemore who died after he accidentally fell through his bedroom window in Riccarton.

Video shows progress at sport and aquatic centre

The Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre dive pool and tower is currently under construction....

Video shows progress on Christchurch’s new $696m sport and aquatic centre

New video footage shows the progress made on the dive pool and tower at Christchurch’s Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre.

New mental health facility opens its doors

New Chch mental health facility opens its doors

A new outpatient mental health facility for young people in Christchurch was officially opened on Friday.

Adventure park gears up for Crankworx series

Christchurch Adventure Park gears up for Crankworx series

Christchurch residents will finally get to see world-class mountain bike racing on the Port Hills in February when the Crankworx Summer Series starts.

More public tours coming up at port

More public tours coming up at Lyttelton Port

Members of the public will get another chance to go behind the scenes at Lyttelton Port in a bid to raise money for a Christchurch children's charity.

Cadet Forces still going strong after 160 years

The New Zealand Cadet Forces turned 160 last week. Ashburton air and army cadets explain why the military-style, adventure-based training organisation appeals to young recruits.

NZ-made rocket-powered aircraft sets speed record

The Mk-II Aurora rocket-powered aircraft. Photos: Dawn Aerospace

NZ-made rocket-powered aircraft sets speed record

A New Zealand-designed and built rocket-powered aircraft created history last week, becoming the first to break the sound barrier.

Big crowd gathers at Bridge of Remembrance to protest treaty bill

People in Christchurch show support for the national hīkoi. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Big crowd gathers at Bridge of Remembrance to protest treaty bill

About 200 people gathered at Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance on Tuesday to protest the Treaty Principles Bill.

Cost of museum redevelopment blows out

Cost of Canterbury Museum redevelopment blows out

The cost of redeveloping Canterbury Museum has ballooned out by more than $40 million.

Lawn mower racing a popular addition to Christchurch Show

Souped-up ride-on lawn mowers have made their racing debut at The Christchurch Show this week....

Lawn mower racing a popular addition to Christchurch Show

It's one of the more unusual events at The Christchurch Show, and certainly the loudest.

Christchurch Show attracts record entries

The Christchurch Show boasts twice the number of amusements and rides this year. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Christchurch Show attracts record entries

Record animal numbers help brighten up a damp start to the three-day Christchurch Show.

Christmas parade returns to showgrounds

Christmas Show Parade returns to showgrounds

Christchurch is gearing up for the festive season with two big Christmas events before December even starts.

Big day at Addington

The punters have been enjoying a day at the races in Christchurch on Tuesday.

Heathcote cycleway to stay open - for now

The closure of the Heathcote Expressway has been delayed. Photo: Newsline

Christchurch cycleway to stay open - for now

KiwiRail has backed down over its controversial call to close the Heathcote Expressway - saying it will allow the cycleway to remain open for now.

Berlin Wall repainted for anniversary

The west-facing side of Christchurch's Belin wall installation will be repainted with a mural as...

Christchurch's Berlin Wall repainted for anniversary

Christchurch's Berlin Wall installation will get a makeover this month as part of the 35th anniversary of the German wall coming down.

Centre upgrade to create '200 high-value jobs'

Major Christchurch Engine Centre upgrade to create '200 high-value jobs'

A $249 million expansion of Air New Zealand's Christchurch Engine Centre was launched at a ceremony with PM Christopher Luxon on Friday.

StarJam children's charity closes

StarJam children's charity shut down due to funding woes

Disabled children's charity StarJam has been forced to close its doors for good after it could not secure ongoing funding.

Haunted places investigated in new book

Haunted places investigated in new book

A new book that explores some of Christchurch's most haunted locations has been published.

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