A new picture book series by Christchurch broadcaster Adam Percival and Matt Wild gives Sumner a starring role in a national children's story, with creative input from a Bluey animation director.
Tue, 9 June 2026
A bundled Akaroa winter weekend package valued at almost $1,200 shows how local accommodation, hospitality and wildlife operators are working together to keep Banks Peninsula visible outside peak summer.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Riders from across the country converged on the city in a slow-rolling protest that may be just the opening move in a protracted legal battle over rising registration costs.
Fri, 29 May 2026
The US Secretary of Defence made the blunt assessment directly to a New Zealand delegate — while the country's own Defence Minister sat in the audience — just days after Budget 2026 pledged a $1.5 billion boost to military spending.
Fri, 29 May 2026
New Zealand's election-year budget pulls the return to surplus forward by a full year, axes the fees-free tertiary scheme, and slashes 8,700 public service jobs — all while insisting the country is on the right track.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Nine tries to five at a packed FMG Stadium. The Chiefs served notice they are serious finals contenders, while the Blues head into next week's qualifying final with more than just a bruised scoreline to worry about.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Christchurch City Council has programmed repairs to a neglected Marine Parade berm after South Brighton residents raised safety concerns about cyclists, walkers and wheelchair users navigating potholes and loose gravel.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Tue, 9 June 2026
Mon, 25 May 2026
Mon, 25 May 2026
Christchurch gymnast Jun McDonald, who trains at Te Wero Gymnastics Club in Wainoni, has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Nine tries to five at a packed FMG Stadium. The Chiefs served notice they are serious finals contenders, while the Blues head into next week's qualifying final with more than just a bruised scoreline to worry about.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Sport Waikato has called for a cultural reset after a series of sideline abuse incidents raised concern about the impact of adult behaviour on young players and officials.
Wed, 27 May 2026
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's latest knee injury has brought an emotional end to his season and, potentially, his time in the NRL before his planned move to England.
Mon, 25 May 2026
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A new picture book series by Christchurch broadcaster Adam Percival and Matt Wild gives Sumner a starring role in a national children's story, with creative input from a Bluey animation director.
Tue, 9 June 2026
Wearables and health apps have turned ordinary routines into streams of data, but experts and everyday users are still debating whether the numbers make people healthier or simply more anxious.
Sat, 23 May 2026
New discussion around body clocks and exercise is challenging the idea that the best workout is simply the one people can fit in.
Wed, 20 May 2026
A bundled Akaroa winter weekend package valued at almost $1,200 shows how local accommodation, hospitality and wildlife operators are working together to keep Banks Peninsula visible outside peak summer.
Mon, 8 June 2026
Temperatures across the South Island have dropped sharply as June approaches, with the mountains accumulating their earliest snowfall in three years. For the tourism industry, it could not come soon enough.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand are expanding their joint network, a move that could strengthen international connections for Kiwi travellers heading into Asia, Europe and beyond.
Wed, 27 May 2026
A popular Auckland bakery's temporary closure after receiving an E food safety grade has put council grading systems and customer trust back under the spotlight.
Sat, 23 May 2026
Organisers of the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival have warned this year's event may be the last, with costs, supply pressures and the challenge of running regional events all weighing on its future.
Sun, 17 May 2026
A Rotorua cafe is aiming to become New Zealand's first fully immersive te reo Māori cafe, blending hospitality, language revitalisation and everyday cultural confidence.
Tue, 12 May 2026
Post Malone has announced a one-off Auckland show, adding another major international act to New Zealand's events calendar and giving fans a rare local date.
Wed, 20 May 2026
The Others Way festival has come to an end after a decade, closing a distinctive chapter in Auckland's live music and Karangahape Road culture.
Tue, 12 May 2026
Chelsea FC Women are set to play an Auckland FC invitational side at Eden Park, bringing one of the world's leading women's football clubs to New Zealand.
Mon, 11 May 2026
The Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts has wrapped its 2026 programme in Wellington, bringing performance, music, ideas and public art into the city's cultural calendar.
Sat, 14 March 2026
