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Bookmarks - Steve Thomas
Steve Thomas is known as the bard of Christchurc. He is a poet and promoter of the Arts- responsible for touring many local music acts to smaller towns and out-of-the-way places throughout New… Audio
Elite Christchurch school has smell issue
Parents raised concerns about the lingering smell at a Christchurch primary school's award-winning buildings.
Quake chairs artwork too 'empty' for CTV site
The artist behind a collection of 185 empty chairs, representing earthquake victims, wants them placed on the CTV site, but some families do not agree.
Opinions divided on memorial to quake victims in Christchurch
Made up of 185 empty chairs - one for each victim - the work currently sits over the road from where the CTV building once stood, but there is a proposal to move it onto the currently empty lot. Audio
Investigation into CERA staff using positions for personal gain
Three men from the now defunct government authority CERA have been accused of trying to arrange property deals through their own company for a finders fee. Audio
Man suffers serious head injuries in street attack
A man has been hospitalised with head injuries after a serious assault in Christchurch.
Southern Response appeals class action ruling
Earthquake insurer Southern Response is appealing a High Court decision allowing a class-action lawsuit by policy holders.
Christchurch knife robber sought
Police are on a manhunt after a young man robbed a Christchurch service station with a knife.
Black-grass warning after three-farm outbreak
Crop farmers are being asked to be wary of black-grass, after the invasive weed was found growing in mid-Canterbury.
Driver dies in Canterbury truck crash
A driver whose truck and trailer crashed near Timaru has died.
Council-owned events company racks up $16k travel bill
Questions are being asked about spending by a Christchurch City Council-owned events company on overseas travel and its use of a five-star hotel. Audio
Free as a bird
The Wildlife Veterinary Trust in Christchurch has established a small hospital dedicated to treating and rehabilitating sick and injured wild birds. Audio
Free as a bird
The Wildlife Veterinary Trust in Christchurch has established a small hospital dedicated to treating and rehabilitating sick and injured wild birds.
AudioChch earthquake battle with Tower entering 7th year
Greg Young successfully fought Tower Insurance in the High Court for not rebuilding his earthquake damaged home, but he says they are still refusing to play ball. Video, Audio
Visitor spending numbers fall in wake of quake
Visitor spending in North Canterbury - including the Kaikōura and Hurunui districts - fell by more than a quarter in December, in the wake of the November earthquakes.
Cash stolen from Canterbury ATM
A burglar who managed to get into a Canterbury ATM over the weekend took a "substantial" sum of money, police say.
Fire at Christchurch's Bottle Lake Forest
A fire at Bottle Lake Forest, north of Christchurch, is being treated as suspicious.
Driverless electric vehicle launched at Chch Airport
A driverless electric shuttle was launched at Christchurch Airport today, and will eventually transport passengers and their bags around the airport. Video, Audio
Urgent post-quake repairs done but Chch roads still need work
Some damaged Christchurch roads could remain rougher than they were before the Canterbury earthquakes for several decades.
