Pair of sea lions snooze on surfboard at St Clair
Pair of sea lions snooze on surfboard at St Clair
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.
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Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
Trail runners race against horses in Wedderburn
A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.
Cadet Forces still going strong after 160 years
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
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.
Crafts and rides at Wingatui summer market
Crafts and rides at Wingatui summer market
More than 500 people checked out the fresh and artisan goods for sale on Sunday at the Wingatui Racecourse.
Big crowd gathers at Bridge of Remembrance to protest treaty bill
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.
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympians lend support to rowing project
Olympic rowing royalty made a flying visit to Queenstown last week to lend their support to a local fundraiser.
Rain doesn't deter Balclutha Rainbow Runners
Rain doesn't deter Balclutha Rainbow Runners
About 300 people ran through rain and sunshine at the South Otago Night’n Day Rainbow Run and Walk, in Balclutha, on Saturday.
Child health research fundraiser above par
Child health research fundraiser above par
A triple treat was dished up at Sir Michael Hill’s private golf course, The Hills, near Arrowtown, on Thursday night to support child health research charity Cure Kids.
Lawn mower racing a popular addition to Christchurch Show
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.
Connecting through music
Connecting through music
Ōtepoti's only hip-hop festival is poised to have its biggest year yet.
Christchurch Show attracts record entries
Christchurch Show attracts record entries
Record animal numbers help brighten up a damp start to the three-day Christchurch Show.
Step towards freeing up reserve land
Step towards freeing up reserve land
A Southern council has taken a step towards freeing up land for development despite push-back from the community.
Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit
Paralympic gold medallist pays a visit
If there is one thing Anna Grimaldi wanted Maori Hill School pupils to know yesterday, it was that there is no such thing as a barrier to your dreams.
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
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
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.
Protesters fight planned cycleway closure
Frustrated protesters fight planned cycleway closure in Christchurch
About 200 people gathered on Saturday to protest the possible closure of a Christchurch cycleway.
Protesters fight planned cycleway closure
Frustrated protesters fight planned cycleway closure
About 200 people gathered on Saturday to protest the possible closure of a Christchurch cycleway.