Inside Richard Peebles’ $130m Downtown vision for Christchurch’s revival
Christchurch property investor Richard Peebles. Photo / Supplied Peebles’s financial education truly began with his vocation as a…
Mike King steps down as chief executive of mental health charity I Am Hope Foundation
King will continue to play a key role in the organisation in a new capacity, not yet announced.…
Addington Cup Day 2025: Sunshine, style and chat from the track
Blue skies at Addington after heavy morning rain. Photo / Mike Thorpe “The Infield is in the middle…
Christchurch’s Oakleys Plumbing celebrates 150 years of family legacy
“Henry Oakley and John Taylor were the two gentlemen involved. They started out as blacksmiths, bell installers –…
Christchurch’s Little High Eatery sold but founders keep stake in new deal
The McKenzie & Willis heritage facade in Christchurch after the 2011 earthquake. Photo / Supplied The facade that…
Pickleball: What is this billion-dollar sport doubling in size every year in NZ?
“I wasn’t a tennis player before and had no prior racket experience. No tennis, badminton, table tennis. I…
Local Elections 2025: Waipā elects Mike Pettit as new mayor
“The three of us [mayoral candidates O’Regan, St Pierre and Pettit] said from the start that whatever the…
Phil Rudd, Jon Toogood and James Reid team up for Full Metal Orchestra in Christchurch
“Ever since my son was born, our firstborn, 10 years ago, I was constantly working because it’s like…
Westlake Boys’ High: Inside the culture driving the North Shore school’s sporting dominance
With a roll of 2800 boys between Year 9 and Year 13, Westlake Boys’ High School is, according…
TVNZ cameraman Mike Fitzgerald reflects on five decades of news
It was a surprise celebration in that “Fitz” was unaware it was happening – but not surprising in…
Coach Mike Jones to lead New Zealand team at Oceania Powerlifting in Christchurch
Judea powerlifting coach Mike Jones will be assistant coach for the New Zealand team. Photo / Brydie Thompson…
Obituary: Tauranga art tutor and stroke survivor Mike Maynard remembered for kindness and creativity
Mike grew up in Folkestone, in the English county of Kent, and was an only child. “He was…