Work from one of NZ's top female artists on display in Chch
A new exhibition at the Christchurch Art Gallery follows the adventurous life of Frances Hodgkins.
Entertainment
No alcohol ban for Hagley Park fireworks display
No alcohol ban for Hagley Park fireworks display
The fireworks display in Hagley Park will remain free of alcohol restrictions - only a month after a booze-fuelled Christmas in the Park led to several assaults.
Festival to bring community gardens together
Festival to bring community gardens together
Christchurch's 32 community gardens will be on display during a garden festival in March.
Historic Lyttelton tug boat returns for harbour cruises
Historic Lyttelton tug boat returns for harbour cruises
An iconic piece of Christchurch's history is back up and running around Lyttelton Harbour.
Seaside hot pools 'on track' for March opening
Seaside hot pools 'on track' for March opening
The salt water hot pools being built on the Christchurch seaside are on track to open in late March.
Bluff oyster festival tickets sell out in record time
Bluff oyster festival tickets sell out in record time
Selling out months a head of time is nothing new for the Bluff Oyster and Food Festival.
Canterbury’s past revealed in new public digital archive
Canterbury’s past revealed in new public digital archive
A new digital repository captures the heritage of Canterbury, with rare images and previously unpublished community and personal records now publicly accessible.
Twizel ticket's Lotto millions still unclaimed
Twizel ticket's Lotto millions still unclaimed
A massive $17.1 million Lotto prize remains unclaimed after the winning ticket was sold in Twizel late last year.
Prince Harry and Meghan 'to become financially independent'
Prince Harry and Meghan 'to become financially independent'
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced they will "step back" as senior members of the British royal family and work to become financially independent.
Watch the animals open their presents early this Christmas
Watch the animals open their presents early this Christmas
The animals at Orana Wildlife Park will open their presents on Christmas Eve - and you can be there to see it.
Delving into the life of Chch's greatest forgotten businessman
Delving into the life of Chch's greatest forgotten businessman
A new biography has been released about the life of one of Christchurch’s greatest benefactors.
Big night in NZ music coming to the town hall
Big night in NZ music coming to the town hall
Almost 10 years since it was last held in Christchurch, one of the biggest nights for New Zealand music will return next year.
New Metro Sports Facility's hydroslide a New Zealand first
New Metro Sports Facility's hydroslide a New Zealand first
New Zealand's first "trapdoor" hydroslide which propels adrenaline seekers at 40km/h has today been unveiled as a key part of Christchurch's new post-quake Metro Sports Facility.
Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'
Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'
Television fans have welcomed a new queen as Olivia Colman and other stars of royal drama The Crown turned out for the world premiere of the Netflix show's third season.
Three will be a tough sell warns media expert
Three will be a tough sell warns media expert
No matter which way you cut it, the MediaWorks TV arm is going to be difficult to offload.
Actress returns to direct Fresh Off the Boat
Actress returns to direct Fresh Off the Boat
She starred in the Fresh Off the Boat 25 years ago, now she is back as director.
Six60 returning to Forsyth Barr Stadium
Six60 returning to Forsyth Barr Stadium
Six60 are set to return to Dunedin and play under the roof at Forsyth Barr Stadium in March next year.
Jailed paedophile's massive Joker payday
Jailed paedophile's massive Joker payday
The controversial movie Joker has just got a little more controversial with the news that its success could land the jailed paedophile Gary Glitter a financial windfall.
Six60 make history by selling out Western Springs again
Six60 make history by selling out Western Springs again
Kiwi music heavyweights Six60 have broken records once again by selling out Western Springs Stadium for the second year in a row just two months after tickets went on sale.
Miss Saigon: Spectacular tale of love and war
Miss Saigon: Spectacular tale of love and war
One of the most famous musicals ever made has been given a new lease of life by Showbiz Christchurch. Georgia O'Connor-Harding went along to see if Miss Saigon lives up to the hype.