From the Dux to the Strip: Inside Christchurch’s iconic pubs now gone
“I had previously been a student there from 71 to 73. So, I knew the building very well.”…
Christchurch’s French Bakery had long history with WorkSafe before worker lost finger, $245k fine imposed
But he couldn’t reach the drive motor. He stood on the edge of a hopper while another worker…
Society Insider: Real estate agent power couple’s big plans in Christchurch; Blues, Warriors, Auckland FC unite for Champions Day
Real Estate power couple Holly Jones and Ricky Cave. After moving his burgeoning real estate career from Christchurch…
Split Enz announces two NZ arena shows after Electric Avenue reformation
“‘Aotearoa, rugged individual!’ We’re looking forward to climbing into our new Noel Crombie suits and seeing you all…
Electric Avenue Christchurch: Inside Australasia’s biggest music festival
The numbers alone are staggering, but on the ground, the scale feels even more immense. Some 90,000 music…
Wellington’s brown tide, Christchurch’s big stink, Auckland’s toxic beaches: Why our wastewater nightmare has just begun
My great-great-grandfather collected night soil, the historical euphemism for human excrement. He came after dark on his horse-drawn…
Foo Fighters to launch Take Cover tour at Christchurch’s new covered stadium
It is a marquee announcement for One NZ Stadium, which opens in April when it hosts five matches…
Foo Fighters announce latest Australia and New Zealand tour, including two NZ dates
Frontier Members presale will run 24 hours from Monday, February 23. General sale tickets go on sale at…
Christchurch emergency services respond after reported fall at city’s Tūranga library
Hato Hone St John said they responded with two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles. One person was…
New Zealand win transtasman showjumping thriller in test relocated from Gisborne to Christchurch
Australia won the first day, posting 12 faults to the Kiwis’ 20 over the two rounds. The teams…
Christchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable colour X-ray machine to market
“It’s faster, easier and more accessible.” Mars’ scanner has a 12cm bore for a hand or wrist scan…
Behind the Crusaders’ big plans to make rugby great again
“Free-flowing, guys expressing themselves, playing with that smile and full speed – moving fast, but usually quite short…