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135 Tancred Street, Ashburton

401 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Leinster Chambers, 249 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch

Forté Health Building, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central

136 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch

3 Pilgrim Place, Sydenham, Christchurch

1 Radcliffe Road, Belfast, Christchurch

13 Rutland Street, St Albans, Christchurch

4-6 Yaldhurst Road, Riccarton, Christchurch

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

129 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch

151 Leinster Road, Strowan, Christchurch

67 Skyhawk Road, Wigram

Dudley Creek Health

Te Nikau Grey Hospital

17 Durham Street, Rangiora

3 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston

Corner High & Queen Streets, Parkside, Timaru

Timaru Hospital

Description

Pacific Radiology is part of the RHCNZ Medical Imaging Group - New Zealand's largest leading private radiology provider, dedicated to making world-class radiology services accessible to our local communities.

Services Available:

  X-ray US Pregnancy US MRI CT Breast Imaging PET/CT Bone Density Interventional Services Dental Imaging
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Staff

See all our Radiologists here

Consultants

Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Make an appointment

Regional booking numbers:

  • Canterbury: 0800 869 729;  patientenquiries.prc@pacificradiology.com 
  • Canterbury Breastcare: 03 355 1194; patientenquiries.prc@pacificradiology.com 

Referral

Referral Expectations

Referrers: click here for contact details, referral forms and information about direct image access

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description


Pacific Radiology is an affiliated provider with Southern Cross Health Insurance.

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Hours

135 Tancred Street, Ashburton

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

401 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat – Sun 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Waitangi Day (6 Feb). Open Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov).

Leinster Chambers, 249 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch

Mon – Thu 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Forté Health Building, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

136 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

3 Pilgrim Place, Sydenham, Christchurch

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Good Friday (18 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Sunday (20 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Monday (21 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), ANZAC Day (25 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), King's Birthday (2 Jun, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Matariki (20 Jun, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Labour Day (27 Oct, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).

1 Radcliffe Road, Belfast, Christchurch

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

13 Rutland Street, St Albans, Christchurch

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

4-6 Yaldhurst Road, Riccarton, Christchurch

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Mon – Sun 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct). Open Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

129 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

151 Leinster Road, Strowan, Christchurch

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

67 Skyhawk Road, Wigram

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Dudley Creek Health

Mon – Tue 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thu 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Te Nikau Grey Hospital

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

17 Durham Street, Rangiora

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

3 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Canterbury Anniversary (14 Nov), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Corner High & Queen Streets, Parkside, Timaru

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Timaru Hospital

Mon – Fri 12:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Procedures / Treatments

Pregnancy ultrasound

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning, is a method of obtaining pictures from inside the human body through the use of high frequency sound waves. Obstetric ultrasound refers to the specialised use of this technique to produce a picture of your unborn baby while it is inside your uterus (womb). The sound waves are emitted from a hand-held nozzle, which is placed on your stomach, and reflection of these sound waves is displayed as a picture of the moving foetus (unborn baby) on a monitor screen. No x-rays are involved in ultrasound imaging. Measurements of the image of the foetus help in the assessment of its size and growth as well as confirming the due date of delivery.

Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning, is a method of obtaining pictures from inside the human body through the use of high frequency sound waves. Obstetric ultrasound refers to the specialised use of this technique to produce a picture of your unborn baby while it is inside your uterus (womb).

The sound waves are emitted from a hand-held nozzle, which is placed on your stomach, and reflection of these sound waves is displayed as a picture of the moving foetus (unborn baby) on a monitor screen.

No x-rays are involved in ultrasound imaging. Measurements of the image of the foetus help in the assessment of its size and growth as well as confirming the due date of delivery.

X-ray

An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. It cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be picked up on photographic film. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs (which look black) and fluid (which looks white, but not as white as bones). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room. The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here

An X-ray is a high frequency, high energy wave form. It cannot be seen with the naked eye, but can be picked up on photographic film. Although you may think of an X-ray as a picture of bones, a trained observer can also see air spaces, like the lungs (which look black) and fluid (which looks white, but not as white as bones).

What to expect?

You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will be asked to remain still in a specific position and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room.

The examination time will vary depending on the type of procedure required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.

Read more here

Ultrasound

In ultrasound, a beam of sound at a very high frequency (that cannot be heard) is sent into the body from a small vibrating crystal in a hand-held scanner head. When the beam meets a surface between tissues of different density, echoes of the sound beam are sent back into the scanner head. The time between sending the sound and receiving the echo back is fed into a computer, which in turn creates an image that is projected on a television screen. Ultrasound is a very safe type of imaging; this is why it is so widely used during pregnancy. Doppler ultrasound A Doppler study is a noninvasive test that can be used to evaluate blood flow by bouncing high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) off red blood cells. The Doppler Effect is a change in the frequency of sound waves caused by moving objects. A Doppler study can estimate how fast blood flows by measuring the rate of change in its pitch (frequency). A Doppler study can help diagnose bloody clots, heart and leg valve problems and blocked or narrowed arteries. What to expect? After lying down, the area to be examined will be exposed. Generally a contact gel will be used between the scanner head and skin. The scanner head is then pressed against your skin and moved around and over the area to be examined. At the same time the internal images will appear onto a screen. Read more here

In ultrasound, a beam of sound at a very high frequency (that cannot be heard) is sent into the body from a small vibrating crystal in a hand-held scanner head. When the beam meets a surface between tissues of different density, echoes of the sound beam are sent back into the scanner head. The time between sending the sound and receiving the echo back is fed into a computer, which in turn creates an image that is projected on a television screen. Ultrasound is a very safe type of imaging; this is why it is so widely used during pregnancy.

Doppler ultrasound

A Doppler study is a noninvasive test that can be used to evaluate blood flow by bouncing high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) off red blood cells. The Doppler Effect is a change in the frequency of sound waves caused by moving objects. A Doppler study can estimate how fast blood flows by measuring the rate of change in its pitch (frequency). A Doppler study can help diagnose bloody clots, heart and leg valve problems and blocked or narrowed arteries.

What to expect?

After lying down, the area to be examined will be exposed. Generally a contact gel will be used between the scanner head and skin. The scanner head is then pressed against your skin and moved around and over the area to be examined. At the same time the internal images will appear onto a screen.

Read more here

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

An MRI machine does not work like an X-ray or CT; it is used for exact images of internal organs and body structures. This method delivers clear images without the exposure of radiation. The procedure uses a combination of magnetic fields and radio waves which results in an image being made using the MRI’s computer. What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream. The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here

An MRI machine does not work like an X-ray or CT; it is used for exact images of internal organs and body structures. This method delivers clear images without the exposure of radiation.

The procedure uses a combination of magnetic fields and radio waves which results in an image being made using the MRI’s computer.

What to expect?

You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening.

You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner.

Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream.

The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.

Read more here

Computed tomography (CT)

With CT you can differentiate many more things than with a normal X-ray. A CT image is created by using an X-ray beam, which is sent through the body from different angles, and by using a complicated mathematical process the computer of the CT is able to produce an image. This allows cross-sectional images of the body without cutting it open. The CT is used to view all body structures but especially soft tissue such as body organs (heart, lungs, liver etc.). What to expect? You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening. You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner. Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast medium can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream.v The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes. Read more here

With CT you can differentiate many more things than with a normal X-ray. A CT image is created by using an X-ray beam, which is sent through the body from different angles, and by using a complicated mathematical process the computer of the CT is able to produce an image. This allows cross-sectional images of the body without cutting it open. The CT is used to view all body structures but especially soft tissue such as body organs (heart, lungs, liver etc.).

What to expect?

You will have all metal objects removed from your body. You will lie down on a narrow padded moveable table that will be slid into the scanner, through a circular opening.

You will feel nothing while the scan is in progress, but some people can feel slightly claustrophobic or closed in, whilst inside the scanner. You will be asked to remain still and hold your breath on command. There are staff present, but they will not necessarily remain in the room, but will speak with you via an intercom system and will be viewing the procedure constantly through a windowed control room, from where they will run the scanner.

Some procedures will require Contrast Medium. Contrast medium is a substance that makes the image of the CT or MRI clearer. Contrast medium can be given by mouth, rectally, or by injection into the bloodstream.v

The scan time will vary depending on the type of examination required, but as a rule it will take around 30 minutes.

Read more here

Breast screening (mammogram)

A mammogram is a special type of x-ray used only for the breast. Mammography can be used either to look for very early breast cancer in women without breast symptoms (screening) or to examine women who do have breast symptoms (diagnostic). What to expect? You will need to undress from the waist up. One of your breasts will be positioned between two plastic plates which will flatten the breast slightly. Most women find that this is a bit uncomfortable, but not painful. Generally two x-rays are taken of each breast. It is also useful to compare the results with earlier examinations and you should take any previous mammography results with you. Read more here

A mammogram is a special type of x-ray used only for the breast. Mammography can be used either to look for very early breast cancer in women without breast symptoms (screening) or to examine women who do have breast symptoms (diagnostic).

What to expect?

You will need to undress from the waist up. One of your breasts will be positioned between two plastic plates which will flatten the breast slightly. Most women find that this is a bit uncomfortable, but not painful. Generally two x-rays are taken of each breast. It is also useful to compare the results with earlier examinations and you should take any previous mammography results with you.

Read more here

DEXA bone densitometry

DEXA (which stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) scanning uses special x-rays to measure the density of your bones. The density of your bones will show how strong they are. The exposure to x-rays is very low and is similar to what you would receive on a long distance plane flight. What to expect? You will lie very still on a padded table for 5-10 minutes while the arm of the machine passes over the area to be measured (usually the lower spine and hip, although the forearm can also be measured). This is quite painless. You can remain in your normal clothing, although you may have to take off anything with large buttons, buckles or metal zips. Read more here

DEXA (which stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) scanning uses special x-rays to measure the density of your bones. The density of your bones will show how strong they are. The exposure to x-rays is very low and is similar to what you would receive on a long distance plane flight.

What to expect?

You will lie very still on a padded table for 5-10 minutes while the arm of the machine passes over the area to be measured (usually the lower spine and hip, although the forearm can also be measured). This is quite painless.

You can remain in your normal clothing, although you may have to take off anything with large buttons, buckles or metal zips.

Read more here

PET / CT

Read about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / CT Scans here

Service types: PET/ CT scan.

Read about Positron Emission Tomography (PET) / CT Scans here

Interventional services

Our specialist radiologists use a range of diagnostic imaging tools to guide very specific interventional examinations and procedures. Read more here

Service types: Image guided procedures | Interventional radiology.

Our specialist radiologists use a range of diagnostic imaging tools to guide very specific interventional examinations and procedures.

Read more here

Dental imaging

Our advanced dental imaging techniques provide panoramic, wide view and 3D imaging of your teeth and oral region. Read more here

Our advanced dental imaging techniques provide panoramic, wide view and 3D imaging of your teeth and oral region.

Read more here

Breast imaging (mammogram with tomography, breast ultrasound, MRI)

Special pictures of the inside of the breast are taken to check for any problems. It can include mammograms, tomosynthesis (3D mammograms), ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Special pictures of the inside of the breast are taken to check for any problems. It can include mammograms, tomosynthesis (3D mammograms), ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Contact Details

135 Tancred Street, Ashburton

Canterbury

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401 Madras Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch

Canterbury

9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

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Leinster Chambers, 249 Papanui Road, Strowan, Christchurch

Canterbury

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Forté Health Building, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch Central

Canterbury

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136 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch

Canterbury

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3 Pilgrim Place, Sydenham, Christchurch

Canterbury

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1 Radcliffe Road, Belfast, Christchurch

Canterbury

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13 Rutland Street, St Albans, Christchurch

Canterbury

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4-6 Yaldhurst Road, Riccarton, Christchurch

Canterbury

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

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129 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch

Canterbury

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151 Leinster Road, Strowan, Christchurch

Canterbury

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67 Skyhawk Road, Wigram

Canterbury

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Dudley Creek Health

Canterbury

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Te Nikau Grey Hospital

West Coast

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17 Durham Street, Rangiora

Canterbury

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3 Norman Kirk Drive, Rolleston

Canterbury

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Corner High & Queen Streets, Parkside, Timaru

South Canterbury

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Timaru Hospital

South Canterbury

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This page was last updated at 12:50PM on June 11, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Pacific Radiology - Canterbury.