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Christchurch Story for 8 July 2010 - Jailhouse
8 Jul 2010Kirsty Henderson and Grant Parrett opened Jail House Accommodation in the mid 1990's. One of the top-rated hostels for its size in Australasia; the jailhouse theme is in-keeping with the history of… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Story for 17 June 2010 - In the Flesh
17 Jun 2010When it comes to pleasures of the flesh, Eden Thomson has a love for finding out what his can withstand. He could hang all day and all night suspended by meaty hooks, just for fun. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 3 June 2010 - Christchurch Style
3 Jun 2010When it comes to style, Andhy Blake has come into his own since arriving in New Zealand. Producer Sonia Yee meets the man who claims to have had no clue about fashion whilst growing up in Fiji, but… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Story for 27 May 2010 - Rubber Band Boy
27 May 2010Sonia Yee previously talked to the Burlesque troupe 'Ayla's Angels', This time we meet the man behind the mike with an unusual background. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 20 May 2010 - The Art of Tease
20 May 2010Sonia Yee meets the down-to-earth burlesque troupe 'Ayla's Angels,' who want to prove that real women can be sexy and glamorous. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 13 May 2010 - War Gaming
13 May 2010War Games are 'conflict simulations' involving strategy within a military operation scenario. There are a myriad of games set in both real and imagined worlds, and competitions every year both… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Story for 6 May 2010 - Clairvoyance
6 May 2010The word clairvoyance has its origins in 17th Century France meaning 'clear vision', and is likened to extra-sensory perception. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 29 April 2010 - Home Sweet Home (Part 2)
29 Apr 2010Three families settled in Christchurch in the first half of the 19th Century - the Deans, the Mansons and the Gebbies. The second part of this two-part series looks at the Deans Family who built and… Read more Audio
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Christchurch Story for 22 April 2010 - Home Sweet Home (Part 1)
22 Apr 2010The first of a two part series from Sonia Yee - 'Home Sweet Home' looks at one of the earliest pioneering settlements in Canterbury. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 15 April 2010 - Cheerleading
15 Apr 2010Cheerleading is alive and well, and also a growing sport in New Zealand. Sonia Yee finds out what it takes to cheer a team. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 8 April 2010 - Pet Care
8 Apr 2010South African-born Tim Harrison grew up having a wart-hog as a pet amongst other things. He works with animals for a living. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 1 April 2010 - Funtime Comics
1 Apr 2010Sonia Yee talks to Isaac Freeman, a dedicated lover of comics. Issac doesn't just read and collect them, but creates them. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 25 March 2010 - Stamp Collecting
25 Mar 2010The first Wednesday of every month is like hunting day for stamp collectors in Christchurch. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 18 March 2010 - Corn Evil
18 Mar 2010Rob Strickland is a people person who enjoys entertaining an audience. Now he's a co-owner of Christchurch's scary maze Corn Evil. It's entertaining, imaginative, and down-right frightening. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 11 March 2010 - Military Tanks
11 Mar 2010There are tank collectors all over the world, and New Zealand has its own military vehicles collector's club which has been running since 1979. Audio
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Christchurch Story for 4 March 2010 - Tattoo Expo
Tattooing is an ancient art, indelible marking of the skin has been used to signify status or rank within some cultures, to display connection to spiritual or cultural beliefs and value systems, or in… Read more Audio
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Christchurch story
24 Dec 2009Christchurch is home to one of the country's first 'toyologists'. Hana Pearce is one of two children chosen from around New Zealand to review toys and offer feedback, both to her peers and to the toy… Read more Audio
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Christchurch story with Katy Gosset
17 Dec 2009Locals may have uncovered the oldest Edmonds Cookbook in the country. Audio
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Christchurch story with Katy Gosset
10 Dec 2009One Christchurch woman has gained both a business and a sense of personal fulfilment by allowing others to share their bereavements. Sue Skeet operates an online memorial site that more and more… Read more Audio
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Katy Gosset - Christchurch story
3 Dec 2009Katy checks out Christchurch's latest farmers' market with a French flavour. It is already pulling punters into the inner city. Audio
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