Videos
Truck wedged under rail bridge
The main rail line to Lyttelton port is out of action as the fire service try to free a truck wedged underneath the Martindales Road bridge.
Mongolian folk band Hanggai
Beck Eleven has a chat with Mongolian folk band Hanggai, who are performing at the Christchurch Lantern Festival.
XT outage stalls help for student
Ron Ching tells what happened when he witnessed an Asian student being attacked outside the Palms shopping mall.
Police investigate Huntsbury homicide
Acting Detective Inspector David Long gives an update on the murder of a retired Huntsbury woman.
Baby's body found in Waltham
Detective Inspector Tom Fitzgerald talks to the media about the baby's body that was found in Waltham, Christchurch.
Pickering family statement
Robyn Hanson the Pickering family spokesperson reads a statement to the media.
Vanessa Pickering farewelled
Mourners farewelled New Brighton mother Vanessa Pickering at Christchurch Cathedral.
Families want laws changed
Nick Donald the cousin of Marie Davis comments on New Zealand's justice system.
Body confirmed as Vanessa's
Police have confirmed the body found on Godley Heads is that of missing woman Vanessa Pickering.
Godley Head scene examination
Police conduct a scene examination at Godley Head, after the discovery of a body on a steep bank yesterday.
Body found in Pickering search
Detective Senior Sergeant Virginia Le Bas talks about the discovery of a body on Godley Head, Banks Peninsula.
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Latest on search for Vanessa
Detective Senior Sergeant Virginia Le Bas gives an update on the search for Vanessa Pickering and reads a statment from her partner.
Search for Vanessa continues
The search for Vanessa Pickering continued today with up to 30 police, dogs and a helicopter scouring the hils around Godley Head, on Banks Peninsula.
Tattoo Expo
Shahra Walsh checks out the works of art on display at the SINZ Tattoo & Art Expo held at Riccarton Racecourse. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Somerville sentencing
Double-murderer Jason Somerville is sentenced to life imprisonment with a 23 year non-parole period for killing his wife, Rebecca Chamberlain, and neighbour, Tisha Lowry.
Raspyni Brothers
The Raspyni Brothers entertained a lunch time crowd with their acts of skill and daring. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
FlameOz
FlameOz thrilled a late night crowd with their fusion of fire dance and acrobatics. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
The Collector
Charlie Gates checks out The Collector at the World Buskers Festival. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Buskers review
Charlie Gates tells us what he thinks about busking acts The Flash, DJuggledy and Grandma. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
World Buskers Festival kicks off
The Press was given a sneak preview of what to expect at the 2010 World Buskers Festival.
Basset hound suckles kittens
Basset hound Jezebelle is feeding seven kittens that her owner rescued. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Flat Out - Crossing the Plains Day 1
Marc Greenhill sets out on day one of his journey across the Canterbury Plains. First stop Waipara Springs winery.
Wood chipping plant blaze
Firefighters, two helicopters and several diggers battled a large blaze at a wood chipping plant in Wigram. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
NZ Beach Volleyball Tour
The 2010 McEntee Hire NZ Beach Volleyball tour kicked off on Sumner beach yeasterday. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Orana's hand-reared cheetah's
The Press catches up with Orana Wildlife Park's Cheetah cubs, who were abandoned by their mother. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Orana Wildlife Park Book
Retired schoolteacher Jenny Mundy has written a children's book about Orana Wildlife Park. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Dog suckles kittens
Shyla a chihuahua cross has adopted seven suckling kittens. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Style Christchurch
Fashionista Amy Parsons-King checks out the latest creations from some of New Zealand's leading fashion labels at Style Christchurch. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Cup Day 2009
Beck Eleven checks out the fashion and fillies at Cup Day. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Miss Pole Dance New Zealand
Cantabrian Mel Brown has won Miss Pole Dance New Zealand. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
The Game Junkie takes a look at the new Playstation 3 game Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
The Transistors rooftop gig
Christchurch punk band The Transistors performed a gig on Cosmic Corner’s roof, to promote their new album Shortwave. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Beached whale on Southshore
A five metre female whale, thought to be a cuviers beaked whale, was beached on Southshore. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Raw Beauty Visual Show
Fashion and makeup show with catwalk collections from students at the Design and Arts College of New Zealand. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Standing up to climate change
Almost 250 girls gathered in Rangi Ruru Girls’ school gymnasium to form a human sculpture representing the number 350.
Gas tanks explode in blaze
A fierce fire in Foster St caused power blackouts to thousands of homes in Christchurch last night.
Sniffing the Taleban Part 1
Kiwi soldiers in Afghanistan were caught in a dusk attack by RPG-wielding insurgents in June. No-one was killed or injured, but it was an extremely close shave - and the first time regular NZ troops have been forced to shoot back at the enemy. Press reporter Alex van Wel went into the badlands of Bamiyan to find out what happened. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Sniffing the Taleban Part 2
Sniffing the Taleban Part 2. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Sniffing the Taleban Part 3
Sniffing the Taleban Part 3. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Sniffing the Taleban Part 4
Sniffing the Taleban Part 4. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Man Boobs on bikes
A handful of men braved the wintery Christchurch weather to take part in the Man Boobs on bikes parade, to raise awareness for breast cancer. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Game Junkie reviews the PSPgo
Gerard Campbell takes a look at the new PSPgo and compares it to his old PSP. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Disney comes to town
The Playhouse Disney Channel came to Christchurch to film preschoolers at Ferrymead Fundamentals showing off their 'Hot Dog' moves
Latest from police on Kenyan murder
Detective Inspector Greg Williams on the latest in the hunt for a Kenyan man Samuel Ngumo Njuguna.
Hunt for Kenyan man continues
Police are continuing the hunt for a Kenyan man, after his estanged wife was found severely injured, near the dead body of a male friend.
Weatherston sentenced
Clayton Weatherston was sentenced to 18 years jail for the murder of Sophie Elliott.
Roller-derby
The Hell-Bound Harlots and the School Assassination Squad did battle at the South Island’s first ever all female roller-derby bout. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Undie 500 2009
Students gathered at Canterbury University to take part in the controversial Undie 500. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
House of Horrors murder accused named
Jason Somerville appears in the Christchurch District Court charged with killing his wife Rebecca and Tisha Lowry.
Mamma Mia!
The Press was invited to a sneak preview of the hit ABBA musical Mamma Mia. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Second body is Tisha Lowry
Detective Inspector Tom Fitzgerald confirmed the second body under the 'house of horrors' is missing woman Tisha Lowry.
Little Blue Penguins
Breeding season at the International Antarctic Centre brings about complicated relationships for the little blue penguins. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Two bodies found
Two bodies - one believed to be Tisha Lowry - have been found at a house owned by a man who appeared in court this afternoon charged with murder.
Scene of Wainoni murder
Police are conducting an investigation at a Wainoni property after the body of a woman was found.
Cultural Festival 09
Highlights from the 2009 Cultural Festival. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Kayaker swept out to sea
A man had a miraculous escape after being swept out to sea in treacherous conditions.
Lyttelton tunnel emergency exercise
Police, fire and ambulance officers took part in an Emergency exercise in the Lyttelton tunnel. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
The new printing press
Print Manager Matt Pilcher gives a tour of the new printing facility at Logistics Drive. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Submarine Room
Christchurch business man Wayne Eyre has turned his 'mans room' into a replica submarine. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Telco workers strike
More than 100 Telecom line engineers marched on a Telecom building in Christchurch today as part of industrial action to fight for redundancy protection.
Lion cubs at Orana Park
Two lion cubs received their first inoculation jabs at Orana Park Wildlife Park. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Fire at St Paul's Trinity church
The congregation of St Paul's Trinity church got their first look at the damage caused by a suspicious blaze. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Shirley Boys' Mass Haka
Over 1300 students from Shirley Boys' High School gathered at The Palms today to perform the school's haka. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Beck Eleven learns how to ice skate
NZ synchronised skater Sophie Dawson teaches Beck Eleven how to ice skate. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Weatherston guilty of murder
Clayton Weatherston has been found guilty of the murder of Sophie Elliott. The families of Clayton and Sophie talk to the media outside Christchurch High Court.
Dome goes up in the Square
The dome that will house a temporary ice skating ring was inflated in Cathedral Square as part of the Christchurch Arts festival.
Weatherston asked about mutilation
Under cross examination Clayton Weatherston is asked why he cut off certain parts of Sophie Elliott's body.
Junior keepers at Willowbank
Christchurch school children will be taking a walk on the wild side these holidays as junior keepers at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve. To watch in high quality visit: www.youtube.com/thepressvideos
Man dies in house fire
A man has died in a house fire in Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch, this afternoon.
Gunman's family statement
A friend of gunman Shayne Sime said his family wanted to "apologise to everyone who was hurt" during his shooting rampage.
Police on Burnside shooting
Detective superintendent Brett Kane talks about the gunman who was killed by the police.
Gunman shot dead
Police Inspector Dave Lawry talks to media after Police shot and killed a Burnside man who had terrorised neighbours in an armed siege lasting several hours.
Marie Davis tribute
A tribute video of Marie Davis made by her friend Robyn Botha, the song, Monsoon by Tokio Hotel is the one that was played on her computer 238 times on the night she went missing.
Government signals big changes for TVNZ
AgResearch blamed for job cuts proposal
Ghost sale heads for place in record book
Hell hath no fury like a skinhead scorned
No terror threat, says AMI head
Kiwi anti-whaling activist arrested in Japan - report
'Stroke of luck' led to life on Earth
Doris hangs on to her old favourite
Teens escape conviction for firework damage
Hell hath no fury like a skinhead scorned
'Stroke of luck' led to life on Earth
Ghost sale heads for place in record book
Church leader not afraid of change
More jobs face chop at Canterbury University
Husband was belaying to climber before fall
A piece of 'Old Blighty' wins over garden lovers