Jet soars over tourist town for 30 years
Jet soars into South Island tourist town for 30 years
Air New Zealand is celebrating the anniversary of its "game-changer" Auckland-Queenstown jet service which started on October 17, 1994.
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China Town Market lands in Wigram
China Town Market lands in Wigram
Four years of planning will be realised on Friday when a new Asian food market opens in an old air force hangar.
'He's changed my life': How Linda met Louie
'He's changed my life': How Linda met Louie
A helping paw has been extended to profoundly deaf Christchurch woman Linda Bradley in the form of a furry new companion named Louie.
Crowd turns out to watch Kiwis train
Crowd turns out to watch Kiwis train at Ngā Puna Wai
Seven-year-old Xanthe French-Reriti was among about 100 fans who took the opportunity to watch the Kiwis train in Christchurch on Tuesday.
Amateur food critic puts taste buds to the test
'It came back to haunt me the next morning': Amateur food critic puts taste buds to the test
Want to know what Coca-Cola-flavoured Oreo cookies taste like? Amateur food critic Alan Parsons has tried them - and he's gaining a strong following in Christchurch with his unusual food and drink reviews.
$85m insurance settlement for wastewater plant
$85m insurance settlement after Bromley wastewater plant fire
Christchurch City Council has settled an $85m insurance claim over the 2021 fire that destroyed part of the wastewater treatment plant in Bromley and caused a long-standing stench across the city's east.
Meeting about plan to fix wasterwater plant
Council officials meet with residents to discuss wasterwater plant repairs
Bromley residents got a chance to grill Christchurch City Council officials about their plan to repair the foul-smelling wastewater plant.
Shoppers pack out China Town Market on opening day
Shoppers pack out Wigram's China Town Market on opening day
The owner of a new Asian food market in south-west Christchurch was over the moon with the big turnout on opening day.
Strong demand for free skin checks
Strong demand for free skin checks
Christchurch's Charity Hospital was overwhelmed by a huge public response to its free 'skin check day'.
Feedback wanted on plan to reshape Kerrs Reach
Feedback wanted on plan to reshape Kerrs Reach
Kerrs Reach has been the hub of rowing in Christchurch since the 1950s - but the city council says it is no longer fit for purpose and needs an upgrade.
'Family-friendly fun' day returns to Ashburton
'Family-friendly fun' day returns to Ashburton
A family-orientated event full of fun activities and demonstrations with emergency services personnel will be held in Ashburton this Saturday.
Former principal recalls time in East Timor
Former Canterbury principal recalls his time in East Timor
Former Ashburton principal Grant McMillan was one of the first NZ troops to arrive in Timor-Leste (East Timor) as part of a multinational peacekeeping force.
Apartment complex for cancer patients set to open
New apartment complex for cancer patients and their families to open soon
A Christchurch cancer trust, which had to turn away more than 660 families from its patient accommodation last year, is hoping a new apartment complex will ease some of the pressure.
Christchurch hybrid hostel-hotel opens
Christchurch hybrid hostel-hotel opens
Bunk beds are back at Christchurch's newest hybrid hostel-hotel - and they're a lot flashier than they used to be.
Mechanic lifts lid on car maintenance
Mechanic lifts lid on car maintenance for women
Christchurch mechanic Melissa Hannan is giving women a crash course on what's happening underneath the bonnet, helping them to be more confident about their cars.
EVs, AI, augmented reality feature at tech expo
EVs, AI and augmented reality feature at tech expo
Thousands of technology enthusiasts got a glimpse of the future at the Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo.
Revamped show retains crowd favourites
Revamped Christchurch Show retains crowd favourites
Thinking of heading to The Christchurch Show from November 14-16? Here's what you can expect to see at the revamped event.
Redeveloped Fraser Park finally opens
Fraser Park finally open after multi-million dollar redevelopment
After three seasons and more than $8 million, South Canterbury Rugby is finally back home.
Indoor courts painted at Parakiore
Indoor courts painted at Parakiore sport centre
About 3500 metres of line markings have now been drawn on the indoor courts at Christchurch's new recreation and sport centre.
Young anglers line up to catch a fish
Young anglers line up to catch a fish
The Take a Kid Fishing event pulled in thousands of young anglers to The Groynes on Sunday - all hoping to reel in a big one.
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