Dominic Harris

Feb 4, 2024 | thepress.co.nz | Dominic Harris

People living in New Brighton have long felt that their little corner of Christchurch has been neglected and forgotten. Now a property investor has bought up 12 properties in the area’s mall, and has major plans for the area - despite ongoing store closures. A fin whale is lifted out of the estuary in Redcliffe after dying in the early hours of last Monday. Its fate - and the dignity it was offered after its death - captivated many.

Dec 5, 2023 | thepress.co.nz | Dominic Harris

A lucky Christchurch Lotto player has scooped $1 million. Scott Hammond / The PressA lucky Lotto player from Christchurch is $1 million richer after winning the Lotto First Division in Wednesday’s draw. The winning ticket was sold on MyLotto. Powerball was not struck, and has rolled over to Saturday night, where the jackpot will be $8m. Strike Four has also rolled over and will be $300,000 on Saturday night. Lotto urged anyone who bought a ticket on MyLotto to check it as soon as possible. - The Press

Aug 24, 2023 | thepress.co.nz | Dominic Harris

Arts Canterbury is holding a fundraising event to support local artists, with more than 70 exhibiting at the show. SuppliedThe Press offers a few highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. Do you have an event to share? Email [email protected] artistic feastArtists from across the region will display their work at the second Arts Canterbury Art Show this weekend - and on the opening night you can meet the talented people behind the creations, and buy their work.

Aug 21, 2023 | thepress.co.nz | Dominic Harris

Two new bus routes will be launched in Christchurch early next month. ALDEN WILLIAMS / The PressTwo new bus routes in Christchurch, linking the city’s airport with its Lyttelton port and its northern and southern suburbs, will open next month. The new 8 and 27 routes, which replace Route 17 from Bryndwr to Huntsbury and Route 28 from Casebrook to Lyttelton, will increase frequencies and simplify schedules while covering the same communities.

Aug 18, 2023 | thepress.co.nz | Dominic Harris

The Air Force Museum of New Zealand will welcome the latest addition to its collection aircraft in September – a Lockheed P-3K2 Orion, NZ4203. RNZAFIt took part in hundreds of missions, including search and rescue operations and anti-submarine patrols.