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Canterbury Architecture Awards Put Parakiore Court Theatre And Homes In Spotlight

The 2026 Canterbury Architecture Awards recognise 28 winners across public buildings, housing, heritage, education and commercial projects.

Wed, 29 July 2026

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Canterbury Therapy Dog Mak Faces Rare Jaw Surgery After Years Supporting Others

Mak, a five-year-old golden retriever from Diamond Harbour, is preparing for rare jaw surgery after years spent helping people across Canterbury as a therapy dog.

Thu, 23 July 2026

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Christchurch Air New Zealand Captain Scotty Beatson Faces Brain Surgery After Tumour Discovery

A Christchurch Air New Zealand captain is preparing for a second brain surgery after a routine concussion check led to the discovery of a brain tumour.

Thu, 23 July 2026

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Selwyn Students Turn Tai Tapu Sustainability Ideas Into Practical School Projects

Tai Tapu Primary School hosted Selwyn students for an Enviroschools day built around student leadership, restoration and everyday environmental projects.

Tue, 7 July 2026

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Daisy And Gus Turns Sumner Into A Children's Book Landmark

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

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Kiwis are tracking steps, sleep and stress — but is all the data helping?

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

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Body clocks and workouts: why exercise timing may matter more than people think

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

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New Brighton musician Errol Miller receives rare 80-year bandsman pin — a landmark in Christchurch music history

Errol Miller has been recognised by his peers with an 80-year bandsman pin — one of the rarest honours in New Zealand brass band culture — celebrating a musical career that has spanned the best part of a century.

Fri, 8 May 2026

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Expat Kiwi says healthy living feels easier in Australia

A Kiwi living in Australia has sparked discussion about whether everyday healthy living is easier across the Tasman, from gym access and fresh food habits to weather, social routines and wellness culture.

Sat, 2 May 2026

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Budgeting family shows how supermarket habits are changing under pressure

As grocery bills remain a major pressure point for households, one budgeting-focused family's supermarket habits show how New Zealanders are changing what they buy, how they plan and where they cut back.

Fri, 1 May 2026

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Jason Momoa calls New Zealand home as Auckland doubles for Honolulu in new action film

The Wrecking Crew brought Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista and more than 1400 local cast and crew to Auckland, highlighting the growing pull of New Zealand's screen industry.

Thu, 29 January 2026