One beer too many?
One beer too many?
What has this bear been up to to get here?
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Day 21 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Day 21 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Here's how life in Christchurch looked through the lens on day 21 of the lockdown.
All photos are taken from a safe distance, and we comply with best safety practice during these trying times.
Day 20 of the lockdown in photos
Day 20 of the lockdown in photos
Here's how life in Christchurch looked through the lens on day 20 of the lockdown.
Trend-setters: Your latest lockdown haircuts
Trend-setters: Your latest lockdown haircuts
The latest 'lockdown haircuts' from across Canterbury.
Hooty and the fairy houses
Hooty and the fairy houses
Jamie and her family wanted to brighten your day with a message from their lockdown day...."Whilst out on this mornings walk we released one of our friends into the wild and found a couple of trees...
PGA golfers pine for the Easter Bunny
PGA golfers pine for the Easter Bunny
There will be a number of golfers pining in their bubbles over missing out on the annual Easter Bunny.
Day 15 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Day 15 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Here's how life in Christchurch looked through the lens on day 15 of the lockdown. All photos are taken from a safe distance, and we comply with best safety practice during these trying times. ...
Fancy a special Easter tipple?
Fancy a special Easter tipple?
By Fiona McLarenI recently infused some brandy with star anise and cinnamon (the infusing only takes 24 hours with such aromatic ingredients and requires no particular skill — just a little...
Hot Cross Scones: Quicker than the bun
Hot Cross Scones: Quicker than the bun
These simple scones have been dressed up for Easter with the addition of rum-soaked fruits combined with a mix of heady spices.
Day 14 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Day 14 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Two weeks into the lockdown, here's what things looked like on day 14.
All photos are taken from a safe distance, and we comply with best safety practice during these trying times.
Day 13: Almost two weeks into lockdown
Day 13: Almost two weeks into lockdown
Almost two weeks into the lockdown, here's what some of you have been up to on day 13.
School camp at home
School camp at home
Natercia Da Fonseca's son was meant to be on school camp last week. Obviously that was cancvelled due to Covid-19. So they decided to have the camp in their back yard instead.
Art and Craft Covid Club
Art and Craft Covid Club
Nicky May is a tutor at The Drawing Room in Sydenham - she is going to share some fun art and craft activities for kids and adults during the lockdown. We encourage you to try these out and send in...
Day 12 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Day 12 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Here's how day 12 of the lockdown looked through the lens in Christchurch. All photos are taken from a safe distance, and we comply with best safety practice during these trying times.
Getting fit and avoiding head-on collisions
Getting fit and avoiding head-on collisions
Message in a bubble will be a regular lockdown journey with Star Media editor in chief Barry Clarke.“I haven’t been this fit . . . ever,” came the exasperated response to my nod as I kept my...
Day 9 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Day 9 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Here's how day 9 of the lockdown looked through the lens in Christchurch.
A glance at east Christchurch
A glance at east Christchurch
Star News takes a look at what the streets are looking like on the east side of Christchurch.
Day 8 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Day 8 of the lockdown in Christchurch
Here's how day 8 of the lockdown looked through the lens in Christchurch. All photos are taken from a safe distance, and we comply with best safety practice during these trying times.
Art and Craft Covid Club
Art and Craft Covid Club
Nicky May is a tutor at The Drawing Room in Sydenham - she is going to share some fun art and craft activities for kids and adults during the lockdown. We encourage you to try these out and send in...
Day 7 of the lockdown
Day 7 of the lockdown
Here's how day 7 of the lockdown looked through the lens in Christchurch.