Christchurch continues to have a rejuvenated vibe.
A decade on from the earthquake, and the city feels increasingly alive. Every time, it seems there are more restaurants, more places to grab a drink and more people out enjoying life.
Despite the changes, the city remains as photogenic as ever.
Todd DeFeo loves to travel anywhere, anytime, taking pictures and notes. An award-winning reporter, Todd revels in the experience and the fact that every place has a story to tell. He is the owner of The DeFeo Groupe and also edits Express Telegraph and Railfanning.org.
As winter approaches in New Zealand, not only is there a nip in the air, but also a sense of anticipation and excitement as the wine industry builds up to the Young Viticulturist of the Year competition season.
While crashes on our road continue to be a leading cause of death, we have provisionally seen 340 road-related deaths in 2023, which was down 34 from 2022.