$60m funding boost for NZ libraries announced at Turanga
The government chose Christchurch's central library, Turanga, as the venue to announce a $60 million cash injection for NZ libraries on Friday.
Entertainment
Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single
Christchurch-bred indie-rocker releases new single
Christchurch-bred indie-rock musician Bridges has released the new single and lyric video Weightless Without, her first single from her upcoming debut EP.
Secret sex scene in Harry Potter movie revealed
Harry Potter fans in shock after discovering secret sex scene in the Prisoner Of Azkaban
Harry Potter fans are reeling after discovering a secret sex scene in the Prisoner Of Azkaban movie.
Mike Puru axed from morning show on Three
Mike Puru axed from morning show on Three
Mike Puru has revealed he is being axed as one of the hosts of Three's morning television show, The Cafe.
Museum puts 20th century fashion display online
Museum puts 20th century fashion display online
A collection tracing the fashion and style of 20th-century New Zealand can now be viewed at Canterbury Museum’s Collections Online portal.
KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July
KidsFest gets the green light to go ahead in July
Planning for the popular annual Canterbury children's event KidsFest is under way, in spite of the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.
More flights from Christchurch to regions
More flights from Christchurch to regions
Air New Zealand has added new flights in and out of Christchurch aimed at servicing the business community.
Giant painting outside Christchurch Art Gallery finished
Giant painting outside Christchurch Art Gallery finished
A giant painting on the eastern wall of Christchurch Art Gallery took three weeks to create.
Native frogs land at Orana Wildlife Park
Native frogs land at Orana Wildlife Park
Orana Wildlife Park is back and offering visitors the chance to check out a new unique new animal - Maud Island frogs.
Sam Neill and Helena Bonham Carter star in quarantine short film
Sam Neill and Helena Bonham Carter star in quarantine short film
Sam Neill and Helena Bonham Carter have taken their lockdown creativity to the next level.
First solo album for Christchurch musician
First solo album for Christchurch musician
Ryan Fisherman on assembling an all-star Christchurch cast for his first solo album Vibe.
Launching Samoan Language Week
Launching Samoan Language Week
A Christchurch church has helped launch the theme for Samoan Language Week which started yesterday.
Bar reopening night 'much, much quieter'
Bar reopening night 'much, much quieter'
Venues that primarily serve alcohol had to wait a week longer than other businesses to invite customers back because of the extra risks they're thought to pose.
Speight’s tap flowing again
Speight’s tap flowing again
The water will once again flow from Speight’s Brewery this afternoon, after its famed freshwater tap was given a health and safety upgrade.
Revamped pool complex reopening on Monday
Revamped pool complex reopening on Monday
The Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre will be fully open to the public from Monday after an extensive refurbishment that started in mid-January.
Writer draws on traumatic quake experience for book
Writer draws on traumatic quake experience for book
Whitney Cox drew on her own experience of trauma living in Christchurch during the quakes to write a book that has now been shortlisted for a major literary prize.
Cheers! Chch bars set to fully reopen today
Cheers! Chch bars set to fully reopen today
Bars across Christchurch are back in business from today.
Online bookings essential before heading to council pools, gyms
Online bookings essential before heading to council pools, gyms
Swimmers and people who want to return to their regular workouts at Christchurch City Council recreation and sport centres can now do so - as long as they register online.
'Year of her demise' for Ellen DeGeneres
'Year of her demise' for Ellen DeGeneres
Reports emerged this week Ellen DeGeneres was "at the end of her rope" over a slew of mean allegations that have been hurled at the TV host.
Pedestrians must be protected if footpath rules change - council
Pedestrians must be protected if footpath rules change - council
Christchurch City Council wants the Government to ensure pedestrians and wheelchair-users continue to have priority if bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters are allowed to use footpaths.