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Press reporter Maxine Jacobs reports from outside Christchurch's Kindercare Learning Centre in Woolson, where multiple children suffered burns from a chemical put on a slide.
Since this video was shot, the number of children taken to hospital has risen to five - and counting. One was in a…
Since this video was shot, the number of children taken to hospital has risen to five - and counting. One was in a…
December 5, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Press reporter Maxine Jacobs reports from outside Christchurch's Kindercare Learning Centre in Woolson, where multiple children suffered burns from a chemical put on a slide.
Since this video was shot, the number of children taken to hospital has risen to five - and counting. One was in a…
Since this video was shot, the number of children taken to hospital has risen to five - and counting. One was in a…
Throwback Thursday: @canterburypolice officers parade into Christchurch's Cathedral Square in November 2006 to celebrate 120 years of policing.
December 4, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Throwback Thursday: @canterburypolice officers parade into Christchurch's Cathedral Square in November 2006 to celebrate 120 years of policing.
A coffee machine you can barely see - and conversations you can’t miss.
@rook.cafe in central Christchurch has built a space where design clears the way for connection. Clean lines, warm service and experimental brews like the mont blanc keep the place buzzing.
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@rook.cafe in central Christchurch has built a space where design clears the way for connection. Clean lines, warm service and experimental brews like the mont blanc keep the place buzzing.
🔒️Click the link in our bio to…
December 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
A coffee machine you can barely see - and conversations you can’t miss.
@rook.cafe in central Christchurch has built a space where design clears the way for connection. Clean lines, warm service and experimental brews like the mont blanc keep the place buzzing.
🔒️Click the link in our bio to…
@rook.cafe in central Christchurch has built a space where design clears the way for connection. Clean lines, warm service and experimental brews like the mont blanc keep the place buzzing.
🔒️Click the link in our bio to…
Great style, well put together, or just someone who catches our eye. Every week, reporter Carly Gooch gets out and about to discover the people behind the clothes in Canterbury.
Janene Brown, centre, with daughters, Annabelle Britt, 16, left and Georgia Britt, 15, had just been to get their…
Janene Brown, centre, with daughters, Annabelle Britt, 16, left and Georgia Britt, 15, had just been to get their…
December 2, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Great style, well put together, or just someone who catches our eye. Every week, reporter Carly Gooch gets out and about to discover the people behind the clothes in Canterbury.
Janene Brown, centre, with daughters, Annabelle Britt, 16, left and Georgia Britt, 15, had just been to get their…
Janene Brown, centre, with daughters, Annabelle Britt, 16, left and Georgia Britt, 15, had just been to get their…
council rates rises at 2-4% from 2029.
Critics warn it could mean fees for libraries and other essentials, while the Government says councils need to “get back to basics”.
What do you think - relief for ratepayers, or risk for local services?
See the full story on thepress.co.nz
Critics warn it could mean fees for libraries and other essentials, while the Government says councils need to “get back to basics”.
What do you think - relief for ratepayers, or risk for local services?
See the full story on thepress.co.nz
December 1, 2025 at 6:13 PM
council rates rises at 2-4% from 2029.
Critics warn it could mean fees for libraries and other essentials, while the Government says councils need to “get back to basics”.
What do you think - relief for ratepayers, or risk for local services?
See the full story on thepress.co.nz
Critics warn it could mean fees for libraries and other essentials, while the Government says councils need to “get back to basics”.
What do you think - relief for ratepayers, or risk for local services?
See the full story on thepress.co.nz
Christchurch now lets small pets ride buses in off-peak hours - and bichon maltese-cross Rei Charles was quick to try it.
His first attempt with owner Cecilia Miras didn’t go smoothly (the driver didn’t stop), but second time lucky.
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His first attempt with owner Cecilia Miras didn’t go smoothly (the driver didn’t stop), but second time lucky.
Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz to see the…
December 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Christchurch now lets small pets ride buses in off-peak hours - and bichon maltese-cross Rei Charles was quick to try it.
His first attempt with owner Cecilia Miras didn’t go smoothly (the driver didn’t stop), but second time lucky.
Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz to see the…
His first attempt with owner Cecilia Miras didn’t go smoothly (the driver didn’t stop), but second time lucky.
Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz to see the…
A seal walks into a bar. In this case, an adorable seal pup waddled into a suburban pub, just as the Christmas decorations were going up. Click the link in our bio to see the full story.
December 1, 2025 at 2:22 AM
A seal walks into a bar. In this case, an adorable seal pup waddled into a suburban pub, just as the Christmas decorations were going up. Click the link in our bio to see the full story.
Sarah and Simon Radtke’s first months as parents were nothing like the picture-perfect version they imagined; instead, they lived day to day beside a fragile little fighter.
November 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Sarah and Simon Radtke’s first months as parents were nothing like the picture-perfect version they imagined; instead, they lived day to day beside a fragile little fighter.
Christchurch's new Te Kai Pie Bakery and Cafe in Wainoni is winning fans fast with creative pies like eggs bene, roast duck and coconut corned beef. Behind the te reo-inspired name is Cambodian baker Kim Chang, who bakes more than 200 pies a day and often sells out. It's the bakery the suburb has…
November 29, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Christchurch's new Te Kai Pie Bakery and Cafe in Wainoni is winning fans fast with creative pies like eggs bene, roast duck and coconut corned beef. Behind the te reo-inspired name is Cambodian baker Kim Chang, who bakes more than 200 pies a day and often sells out. It's the bakery the suburb has…
Queues for parks, packed escalators and armfuls of early Christmas presents - Canterbury shoppers turned out in force for Black Friday.
See the full story on thepress.co.nz - and if you’re a shopper, tell us: have you found any bargains this year?
See the full story on thepress.co.nz - and if you’re a shopper, tell us: have you found any bargains this year?
November 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Queues for parks, packed escalators and armfuls of early Christmas presents - Canterbury shoppers turned out in force for Black Friday.
See the full story on thepress.co.nz - and if you’re a shopper, tell us: have you found any bargains this year?
See the full story on thepress.co.nz - and if you’re a shopper, tell us: have you found any bargains this year?
Throwback Thursday: Some great muttonchops and 'dos in here - A huge crowd watches on as the Canterbury rugby team takes on England at Lancaster Park in September 1973.
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Throwback Thursday: Some great muttonchops and 'dos in here - A huge crowd watches on as the Canterbury rugby team takes on England at Lancaster Park in September 1973.
Many Kiwi families are rethinking Christmas, cutting back and making hard calls as costs climb. If this is your reality, we’d like to hear how you’re coping and what has changed for your household.
Comment here, DM us, or email [email protected]
Comment here, DM us, or email [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Many Kiwi families are rethinking Christmas, cutting back and making hard calls as costs climb. If this is your reality, we’d like to hear how you’re coping and what has changed for your household.
Comment here, DM us, or email [email protected]
Comment here, DM us, or email [email protected]
Christchurch’s latest bakery is drawing crowds with its canned matcha, layered cheesecake and inventive scroll flavours. The Press visits @zoyi_bakerhousechch to see how the products are made and hear how a chef’s training turned into a new city venture.
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the…
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the…
November 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Christchurch’s latest bakery is drawing crowds with its canned matcha, layered cheesecake and inventive scroll flavours. The Press visits @zoyi_bakerhousechch to see how the products are made and hear how a chef’s training turned into a new city venture.
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the…
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the…
Great style, well put together, or just someone who catches our eye. Every week, reporter Carly Gooch gets out and about to discover the people behind the clothes in Canterbury.
Kay Bone has ditched the orange crimpolene for blue cotton, standing out on Christchurch's Cashel St on a warm, sunny…
Kay Bone has ditched the orange crimpolene for blue cotton, standing out on Christchurch's Cashel St on a warm, sunny…
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Great style, well put together, or just someone who catches our eye. Every week, reporter Carly Gooch gets out and about to discover the people behind the clothes in Canterbury.
Kay Bone has ditched the orange crimpolene for blue cotton, standing out on Christchurch's Cashel St on a warm, sunny…
Kay Bone has ditched the orange crimpolene for blue cotton, standing out on Christchurch's Cashel St on a warm, sunny…
A fur seal has delighted Christchurch passersby by finding lunch in a suburban neighbourhood - kilometres from the coast.
Residents did a double-take as the NZ fur seal feasted on an eel in the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River in St Martins.
“They can really pop up anywhere if there’s water they can…
Residents did a double-take as the NZ fur seal feasted on an eel in the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River in St Martins.
“They can really pop up anywhere if there’s water they can…
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 AM
A fur seal has delighted Christchurch passersby by finding lunch in a suburban neighbourhood - kilometres from the coast.
Residents did a double-take as the NZ fur seal feasted on an eel in the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River in St Martins.
“They can really pop up anywhere if there’s water they can…
Residents did a double-take as the NZ fur seal feasted on an eel in the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River in St Martins.
“They can really pop up anywhere if there’s water they can…
Robyn Mathisen spent two terrifying hours trapped under her ute on a remote Hanmer Springs farm, unsure if she would survive. A daring late-night rescue and a Westpac helicopter saved her life. Now she’s supporting her community’s push for a new helipad to help others in need.
Click the link in…
Click the link in…
November 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Robyn Mathisen spent two terrifying hours trapped under her ute on a remote Hanmer Springs farm, unsure if she would survive. A daring late-night rescue and a Westpac helicopter saved her life. Now she’s supporting her community’s push for a new helipad to help others in need.
Click the link in…
Click the link in…
Hobby horsing is making its first appearance at the Courtenay A&P Show in Kirwee, NZ, with organisers hoping the quirky new event will help draw bigger crowds for the show’s 150th year. With dozens of young entrants already signed up, the sport’s growing profile is adding fresh appeal to one of…
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hobby horsing is making its first appearance at the Courtenay A&P Show in Kirwee, NZ, with organisers hoping the quirky new event will help draw bigger crowds for the show’s 150th year. With dozens of young entrants already signed up, the sport’s growing profile is adding fresh appeal to one of…
Sweet treats meet speed at @apex_cafe_chch in St Albans, Christchurch - where owner Wendy Chin bakes everything herself and adds a dash of Formula One flair.
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the full story. 📸Photos by @kai_schwoerer
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the full story. 📸Photos by @kai_schwoerer
November 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Sweet treats meet speed at @apex_cafe_chch in St Albans, Christchurch - where owner Wendy Chin bakes everything herself and adds a dash of Formula One flair.
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the full story. 📸Photos by @kai_schwoerer
🔒️Click the link in our bio to see the full story. 📸Photos by @kai_schwoerer
A couple faced with the decision of returning their disabled puppy to the breeder or euthanising it vowed to love it no matter what - and with some Kiwi ingenuity, a disability has become a super power.
November 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
A couple faced with the decision of returning their disabled puppy to the breeder or euthanising it vowed to love it no matter what - and with some Kiwi ingenuity, a disability has become a super power.
Fluffy, white bread is a Kiwi favourite for sandwiches or toast slathered with butter and jam, but in Mexico bread is quite different – and it’s what Diego Chellet missed when he left his home for New Zealand.
Now Chellet has brought his taste of home to Christchurch, making tortillas under the…
Now Chellet has brought his taste of home to Christchurch, making tortillas under the…
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Fluffy, white bread is a Kiwi favourite for sandwiches or toast slathered with butter and jam, but in Mexico bread is quite different – and it’s what Diego Chellet missed when he left his home for New Zealand.
Now Chellet has brought his taste of home to Christchurch, making tortillas under the…
Now Chellet has brought his taste of home to Christchurch, making tortillas under the…
Padel has landed in Christchurch. The fast-growing racket sport blends elements of tennis and squash and has already drawn strong interest, with local players, long-time fans and newcomers are calling it accessible, fast-paced and highly addictive, and more South Island courts are on the way.…
November 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Padel has landed in Christchurch. The fast-growing racket sport blends elements of tennis and squash and has already drawn strong interest, with local players, long-time fans and newcomers are calling it accessible, fast-paced and highly addictive, and more South Island courts are on the way.…
Entertainment icons Sir Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley gave staff at central Christchurch restaurant @kingofsnake.chch and “unforgettable evening” when they dined there this week.
The pair dined Tuesday evening before supporting each other's separate shows on Wednesday.
An hour before…
The pair dined Tuesday evening before supporting each other's separate shows on Wednesday.
An hour before…
November 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Entertainment icons Sir Cliff Richard and Priscilla Presley gave staff at central Christchurch restaurant @kingofsnake.chch and “unforgettable evening” when they dined there this week.
The pair dined Tuesday evening before supporting each other's separate shows on Wednesday.
An hour before…
The pair dined Tuesday evening before supporting each other's separate shows on Wednesday.
An hour before…
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November 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Christchurch is gearing up for 10 days of world-class street performance, with the 33rd World Buskers Festival aiming to make the city the “circus capital of New Zealand”.
Buskers from 12 countries including Switzerland, Chile and Canada will take over the city’s streets from January 23 to February…
Buskers from 12 countries including Switzerland, Chile and Canada will take over the city’s streets from January 23 to February…
November 19, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Christchurch is gearing up for 10 days of world-class street performance, with the 33rd World Buskers Festival aiming to make the city the “circus capital of New Zealand”.
Buskers from 12 countries including Switzerland, Chile and Canada will take over the city’s streets from January 23 to February…
Buskers from 12 countries including Switzerland, Chile and Canada will take over the city’s streets from January 23 to February…
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? The Christchurch Christmas Show Parade is happening on Sunday, with little elves, 45 floats, brass and pipe bands, dance schools and dragon dancers. Does this put you in the Christmas mood?
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Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz to see the full…
November 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? The Christchurch Christmas Show Parade is happening on Sunday, with little elves, 45 floats, brass and pipe bands, dance schools and dragon dancers. Does this put you in the Christmas mood?
Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz to see the full…
Click the link in our bio or go to thepress.co.nz to see the full…