Canty kids give it their all

Sweat and smiles at annual TRYathlon

More than 2000 kids ran, cycled and swam their way through this year’s Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.
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Ebola nurse cleared

Gore nurse Bronni McBain has tested negative for having the deadly disease Ebola.

Wildfoods Festival 'fantastic'

West Coast police praise good behaviour of culinary daredevils at Hokitika Wildfoods Festival.

Choosing the right memorial

What do we want from a quake memorial - a list of names on a plaque or an experience?

Robin Bain book pulled

An author claims David Bain supporters are using bullying tactics to stop shops selling his book.

New ways to save the world

Social entrepreneurship is achingly hip, but it can also make a difference, says UK nurse Linda Cruse.

Community with a healthy heart

If you want to get sick somewhere, Kaikoura would be a good choice.

Homeowner 'a bit shocked' by fire

Patrick MacDonald was at his local bar when police came to tell him his house had been gutted by a fire.

Milestone met with ready wit

Pupils suspended for joint

A colourful way to compete

A large crowd of runners keen to brighten up their day took part in the latest Colour Run in Christchurch.

Council nod for sports hub

A $100m sports hub with an athletics track, hockey pitches and tennis courts gets council go-ahead.

Lichfield St carpark to go by October

The demolition of the multi-storey Lichfield Street carpark will begin this month.

Gough family 'saved' Terrace

New $140m precinct for city

Slum landlord turns legal

Christchurch slum landlord Craig Skilling intends to go straight with a new accommodation business catering for mental health patients.

The case of the missing golfish

If you happen to see Neon floating along a drain, do let me know.

We're snooping on the Pacific...so what?

I wasn't too excited when we had another breathless exclusive last week, with Hager alleging documents showed the government spied on its Pacific partners

Criminal cases review panel needed

Can 1080 kill a child?

Advice from the wise one

Welcome to Ask The Philosopher King, where readers seek advice from the PM on matters of meaning, logic and all things existential.

Apple Fields pair work on accounts

Directors of Apple Fields make progress on filing three years of financial statements after they were found guilty of breaching Financial Reporting Act.

Wrapped up in fashion success

Fashion designer Rosie Miller's career began with a coat. And it made an indelible impression.

ACC deal has self-employed covered

Teen seeks $150,000 for software

Buyer beware with 'as is' homes

A buyer of earthquake-damaged homes hoping to repair, rent or land bank should be wary of being left with "a lemon".

Beer Library at The Colombo

Buy craft beer at The Colombo, get glam at The George and enjoy top coffee at Little Merchants.

Review: Boo Radley's

Owner Brett Giddens says Boo Radley's was always going to be his "selfish bar", filled with the things he loves.

Industrial grit with glam

Food containers precinct kicks off

Kevin the doberman

Insane cost of pet care

Instead of discussing human food, I'd like to address the issues surrounding dog food.

Blackadder takes positives from ugly win

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder knows how much better this ugly win over the Lions could have been.

Canterbury Country retain Hawke Cup with ease

Canterbury Country locked away the Hawke Cup for the winter with their dominant first innings victory against North Otago.

Canterbury club win national men's softball title

Crusaders grind out ugly 34-6 win over the Lions

Refreshed Read demands higher standards

ABs No 8 says everyone needs 'put in' as Crusaders aim to get Super season back on track against Lions.

Best sandwiches in town

Bakermans Not only did Bakermans have the best selection, but it had all the retro favourites, too.

Bland and rather pricey

While dipping sauces bring flavour to some bland dishes, Rangoon Ruby is 'a rather pricey lesson in Burmese'.

Engineers and Merchants

Good as gold

Proteas

Proteas on the peninsula

While most 28-year-olds are pursuing their own passions, Jessica Cooke is busy running the flower business her parents started on Banks Peninsula more than 30 years ago.

Buddy 'all about the music'

Planning to see Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story? Make sure to put on your dancing shoes.

'Opshop Jason' moves on

Opshop's former frontman Jason Kerrison is back with a funky debut solo EP.

Sharon Van Etten airing her dirty laundry

She is tiny, almost bird-like, but when she sings, Sharon Van Etten looms large.

Kevin the doberman

Insane cost of pet care

Instead of discussing human food, I'd like to address the issues surrounding dog food.

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