Hospital visits can be overwhelming, especially when navigating the space. Christchurch offers a thoughtful solution to ease the way. Rachel Parkin explains.

'Wayfinders': Volunteers guiding patients at Christchurch Hospital

Time in hospital can be daunting but this new approach aims to make it easier.

November 5, 2024

4:55

Seven Sharp's Rachel Parkin takes a crash course in boccia — a highly skilled, competitive sport best described as bowls-meets-pétanque.

An introduction to the Paralympic sport of boccia

Seven Sharp's Rachel Parkin takes a crash course in boccia, a sport played at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

August 29, 2024

3:49

After teasing reunion concerts and comeback singles, the Christchurch pop-rock band are back with their first new album in two decades.

Back from the Zed: Kiwi rockers return with new album

The Christchurch pop-rock band have released their first new album in two decades.

August 28, 2024

5:31

If you love animals and out-there Kiwi humour, Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar's theatre and well-being event, The Bitches’ Box, will tick all your boxes.

Content warning: Comedy duo taking rural humour to the townies

Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar's multi-dog character comedy musters support for rural communities and farmers.

August 12, 2024

5:22

Louisa Stewart and Kim Steetskamp are the co-founders of Clothed in Love, a Christchurch-based clothing bank for children.

Clothed in Love: Charity shows wear there's a will there's a way

Louisa Stewart and Kim Steetskamp run a Christchurch-based clothing bank for children.

July 12, 2024

5:09

New Zealand is sending a women's team to the World Enduro Championships — and Kylie Dorr is leading the charge.

Motorbikes, cows and the other AI: Meet Tapanui trailblazer Kylie Dorr

Dorr is taking her talents to the international motor racing stage in October.

July 5, 2024

5:06

June 2024
Reformed criminal turned mental health advocate, Jacob Skilling, and former All Black, Zac Guildford, are using their life experiences to help other men heal.

Jacob Skilling, Zac Guildford on giving broken men a break

A reformed criminal and a former All Black are using their life experiences to help other men.

June 27, 2024

5:19

The #29 Living Options training café in Alexandra is a special hub where people with disabilites are supported to live in their community.

The southern training café that's all about filling cups, inclusion

Each person working at the #29 Living Options training café has a disability re-honed as a superpower.

June 11, 2024

4:49

May 2024
Southland contract milker and social media personality Tangaroa Walker told Seven Sharp it was a "big day".

Dairy farmers gear up for 'big day' of moving tomorrow

For thousands of workers around New Zealand and their families, June 1 marks the start of a new dairy farming season.

May 31, 2024

A new course run by a former Black Cap, a Crusader and a wellbeing expert is helping retiring athletes transition to life after playing sport professionally.

Life after sport: The course giving retiring athletes a new purpose

Run by a former Black Cap, a Crusader and a wellbeing expert, the course is a lifeline for retiring athletes.

May 10, 2024

5:21

Jack Mould loves reptiles so much, he's taken to sharing his passion with the residents of a rest home in Christchurch.

Bringing joy to a Christchurch rest home — a reptile at a time

Animal educator Jack Mould’s love of reptiles is a hit with the residents of a Christchurch rest home.

May 6, 2024

4:53

April 2024
For one Christchurch teen and his family, two special dogs have opened up their world.

The support dogs that transformed a Christchurch teen's life

For Lachlan Horgan and his family, two special dogs have opened up their world.

April 18, 2024

4:41

A group of volunteers in Christchurch is lighting the way for low-vision bowlers.

Vision-impaired 97-year-old bowling her way to a century

Gwendoline Bremner has no plans to give up her favourite hobby.

April 5, 2024

4:44

March 2024
With 22,000 spectators expected, the Christchurch leg is set to become the world's largest ticketed sailing event.

SailGP Chch: High-speed sailing and foraged feasts for the belly

SailGP is on track to become the world's largest-ever ticketed sailing event.

March 23, 2024

4:25

At 85, proud Southlander Helen Miller has been breeding bulls for more than half a century and isn’t shutting up shop yet.

World famous in Southland: Legendary bull farmer Helen Miller

At 85, Helen Miller has been breeding bulls for more than half a century.

March 8, 2024

5:49

Tim Johnston on depression and going the distance at this weekend's Ironman event.

Mental health and strength: Former Canterbury cricketer's comeback

Tim Johnston shares his depression story and going the distance at this weekend's Ironman.

March 1, 2024

5:03

February 2024
Melissa Davies with her father Grant before he died.

Melissa's special mission to help others navigate through grief

Canterbury woman Melissa Davies' experiences with loss have helped her establish a business to help others.

February 9, 2024

4:23

Heading out and about used to be overwhelming for 8-year-old Aiden Kees.

Accessibility card scheme a life-changer for 'dino kid' Aiden

The world has now been opened up for 8-year-old Aiden Kees.

February 2, 2024

4:45

December 2023
Kaikoura Lions Club alumni Melville Syme takes a selfie with Seven Sharp reporter Rachel Parkin.

Single and over 70 - Christmas lunch with the Kaikōura Lions

As the festive season ramps up, a treasured Lions' lunch in Kaikōura for single pensioners turns 50.

December 11, 2023

4:25

Meet one of Corrections’ star recruits taking drug detection in his stride.

A good cause for Kaos - Corrections' star drug-detecting dog

From SPCA rescue to crime-fighting canine, Kaos is Corrections' star drug-detecting recruit.

December 7, 2023

3:52

Play specialists help comfort and support children while in hospital.

Hospital play specialists go extra emotional mile to support children

Time in hospital is tough on anyone, but for children it can be particularly scary and confusing.

December 1, 2023

4:26

November 2023
Singer-songwriter Flip Grater and Grater Goods' furkey.

Musician Flip Grater talks 'furkey' - a vegan take on the Christmas roast

Singer, songwriter and food entrepreneur Flip Graters says there's a growing demand for plant-based food options.

November 24, 2023

3:57

Alex with his foster mum, Morgan Patterson.

'Every dog is special, but Alex is really special' - A dog's tale of survival

When Alex the mixed-breed dog was found by the SPCA, he was barely alive. But he's now fully recovered and looking for a forever home.

November 15, 2023

4:08

Christchurch teenager Amelie Coggan is using her journey with obsessive-compulsive disorder to help others with mental health challenges.

Teen with OCD turns mental health struggles into business

Christchurch teenager Amelie Coggan has been grappling with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) from the age of three.

November 3, 2023

4:41

Seven Sharp reporter Rachel Parkin with meal recipient Cecilia Fitch, and Meals on Wheels volunteer Robin Curry.

Meals on Wheels feeds the elderly, body and soul

Meals on Wheels is a Kiwi institution and has filled bellies and warmed hearts around Aotearoa for over 70 years.

November 2, 2023

3:41