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Benji Read was diagnosed with cancer the day before his first birthday and was expected to live for only another three months. Instead, the young boy defied the odds, enjoying another five years before succumbing this month. “It’s surreal,...
1 Garden City Midwinter Christmas Mākete Saturday, 10am-6pm Christchurch’s biggest craft market is back, bringing 200 artisans and small businesses together under one roof. Discover handmade jewellery, slow fashion, ceramics,...
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Former All Black Israel Dagg has opened up about the mental health struggles and alcohol addiction that followed the end of his rugby career, describing how he lost his sense of identity after retiring from the game. Speaking on the Between...
Former radio personality Gary McCormick is leading a charge to possibly block the Lyttelton Tunnel, as opposition against DP World’s bid to take over the port intensifies. He made the suggestion at a community meeting held to voice...
More than a century ago, aviation pioneer Richard Pearse was dreaming up the future from his humble Aranui home. Now Pearse’s former home is one of dozens of forgotten stories being rediscovered through heritage walks revealing east...
The city council’s dog shelter has had another successful year, finding homes for 70 dogs and helping another 35 go to dog rescue organisations. Manager of animal services Lionel Bridger said the last financial year saw a 10% rise in the...