Shands Rd Christmas Experience lights up
The couple behind a popular Canterbury Christmas light display, billed as the biggest of its kind in Australasia, are getting ready to switch it on this weekend.
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Remembering The Pogues wild Christchurch gig
Shane MacGowan dies aged 65: Remembering The Pogues wild Christchurch gig
Fans of legendary Irish musician Shane MacGowan may remember The Pogues wild 1988 Christchurch concert and the heated dressing room showdown that followed.
‘Talking’ police car on display
‘Talking’ police car on display
The Tiger Tea bus is getting a cool new friend - a talking police highway patrol car.
High school western returns to the screen
Cowboys from Canterbury: High school western returns to the screen
A spoof western movie, made by a group of Canterbury high school students in the 1980s and screened in 18 countries, is getting a relaunch.
Iconic Sex and the City star dies
Iconic Sex and the City star dies
American actress Frances Sternhagen, who was well known for her Sex and the City role as Charlotte York’s insufferable mother-in-law, has died aged 93.
'Overwhelmed' with support after miscarriage
Kiwi TV star Kim Crossman 'overwhelmed' by support after miscarriage
New Zealand TV star Kim Crossman bravely opened up about her recent miscarriage this week, posting an image of her in hospital and explaining her decision to go public with the news.
Taylor Swift's huge birthday announcement
Taylor Swift's huge birthday announcement
Most people typically receive gifts for their birthday - but Taylor Swift is giving her fans a present to mark her special day on December 13.
Kim Hill's final interview
Kim Hill's final interview
Kim Hill brought the curtain down on a 38-year career at RNZ over the weekend. After making her name as an interviewer, she switched places and let Jim Mora ask her some tough questions.
Fitness influencers slammed for 'disgusting' act
Fitness influencers slammed for 'disgusting' act
A pair of fitness influencers have caused outrage among their followers after making fun of another gym-goer in a “disgusting” video.
Kaylee Bell announces huge NZ tour
Kaylee Bell announces huge NZ tour
Canterbury-born singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell has just announced a 12-date New Zealand tour.
Post-apocalyptic novel raising awareness
Post-apocalyptic novel raising awareness about climate change
Set hundreds of years in the future after devastating sea level rise, author Melanie Dixon’s novel follows a secluded society surviving in post-apocalyptic Lyttelton.
Young ballerina to jet off on scholarships
Young Canterbury ballerina to jet off on scholarships
Every dancer’s journey starts with a dream - and young ballerina Tamison Soppet is a big step closer to realising hers after accepting scholarships from three international dance schools.
Controversial sex book given unrestricted rating
Controversial ‘Welcome to Sex’ book receives unrestricted rating
A controversial sex education book for teenagers that had to be pulled from shelves in Australia has been given an “unrestricted” rating by New Zealand’s chief censor.
Dawn French reveals X-rated joke to King Charles
Dawn French reveals X-rated joke to King Charles
Comedian and actor Dawn French - who will perform on stage in Christchurch in May - has spoken about the moment she stepped completely “over the line” with King Charles at a royal function.
Final goodbye for brass band's home
Final goodbye for Woolston Brass Band's historic home
Christchurch's popular Woolston Brass Band farewelled the place it has called home for well over a century.
Bringing back some forgotten local gems
Bringing back some forgotten local gems
Matthias McGregor from The AV Club in central Christchurch was a fan of NZ music before he even moved here.
Matty McLean quits TVNZ's Breakfast
Tearful Matty McLean quits 'dream job' as Breakfast host
Breakfast presenter Matty McLean has announced he is leaving the TVNZ morning show - and will co-host The Hits drive show in 2024.
Titanic director James Cameron to become NZ citizen
Titanic director James Cameron to become NZ citizen
Titanic and Avatar director James Cameron has revealed he will become a New Zealand citizen in a year and plans to make all his future movies here.
Memorial concert 'an honour' for silver band
Memorial concert 'an honour' for silver band
The Sumner Silver Band has performed its first Remembrance Sunday concert since the pandemic.
Review: The Corrs leave crowd breathless
Review: The Corrs leave Hagley Park crowd breathless
Christchurch-based music reviewer Dan Buchanan reviews The Corrs concert at Hagley Park on Saturday night.