Frustration at council view on ‘benign’ coastal landfill
A southern council says it needs to "draw the line" with a community over its old dumpsite.
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Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games
Hundreds meet for Taurite Tū games
An Ōtākou strength and exercise programme with a uniquely Māori kaupapa has flourished into a national movement.
Big Christmas surprise waiting inside cathedral
Big Christmas surprise inside Christ Church Cathedral
Cantabrians will get a rare chance to go inside the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral this Christmas - and there will be a big surprise waiting inside.
Robotics team headed for national champs
Robotics team headed for national champs
A local tech team has been turning bricks into bots while gaining an understanding of environmental science.
Albatross float returns for Santa Parade
Albatross float returns for Santa Parade
The giant albatross float will spread its wings once again for this year’s Dunedin Santa Parade.
Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover
Christchurch's Berlin Wall remnant gets a makeover
A piece of Cold War history has quietly celebrated an anniversary – in central Christchurch.
The show must go on for StarJam crew
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
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.
Luxon set on budget cap for hospital
Luxon set on budget cap for hospital
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government will not budge on the budget cap it has set of $1.9 billion for the new Dunedin hospital.
Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White
Predecessor's abstention in fees vote right call: White
Newly-elected Otago University Students’ Association president Liam White says he too would have abstained on the vote to increase tuition fees.
Dress rehearsal
Dress rehearsal
Models and designers prepare for the Otago Polytechnic 2024 Collections Graduate Fashion Show in Dunedin last night.
House concert show-stopper
House concert show-stopper
Queenstown's Lindsay Williams would be one of the few Kiwis to have a magnificent-sounding cathedral organ in their home.
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
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.
Being inspired to help others
Being inspired to help others
At the age of 13, Isabella Arnold had to come to grips with the life-changing fact that her mum had a rare form of leukemia.
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
Focussing the lens on fashion students' creations
A glimpse into the possible future of New Zealand fashion will hit the catwalk on Friday night, as local students showcase their collections at The Hub.
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.
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Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest
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Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest
A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.
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Sea lions crash surf school
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Sea lions crash surf school
A sea lion’s penchant for surfing was on show at St Clair Beach when he hijacked a surf school’s practice board mid-lesson.