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Directors fear movie theatres won't survive pandemic

Director Clint Eastwood at a film premiere in Los Angeles last year.

Directors fear movie theatres won't survive pandemic

Oscar-winning film directors James Cameron, Clint Eastwood and Martin Scorsese have joined forces with movie theatre owners in an appeal for financial help, fearing for the industry's future.

Innermost desires expressed in art at Hagley Park

Kiwi artist Natasha Matila-Smith’s confessional messages - from off-hand revelations to her innermost desires - are set to go on display at Hagley Park.

Adam Hattaway and The Haunters release new single

VIDEO PREMIERE: Adam Hattaway and The Haunters release new single and video, announce tour

Christchurch band Adam Hattaway and The Haunters have released the new single and video, ‘Wasting Our Time’, ahead of their gig at Cassels Blue Smoke on October 31.

'I Am Woman' singer Helen Reddy dies

Helen Reddy in Los Angeles in 2015. Photo: Getty

'I Am Woman' singer Helen Reddy dies

Australian singer Helen Reddy - known for her feminist anthem I Am Woman - has died aged 78.

Extra hours at ski field for pass holders

Extra hours at ski field for pass holders

There's a treat in store for NZSKi season pass holders tomorrow, as Coronet Peak reopens just three days after it closed for the end of season.

A blooming good festival planned for city

ChristchurchNZ has confirmed plans for the BLOOM festival, which will feature several major events.

Community board leader lands role on reality TV show

Community board leader lands role on reality TV show

A local body politician in Christchurch has been cast for a "groundbreaking travel show" on TV.

NZ-born poet telling the truth in Covid times

Kiwi-born Welsh poet Tomos Roberts (aka Probably Tomfoolery) captured the imagination of millions around the world with his poetry video The Great Realisation - now it's been turned into a book.

Kiwi contestant's accent baffles The Chase host

Liz, from New Zealand, was hoping to win enough money for a trip to Everest Base Camp. Photo: The...

'You don't sound very Middlesexian': Kiwi contestant's accent baffles The Chase host

The Chase host Bradley Walsh was taken aback when he asked contestant Liz where she was from and she responded "Middlesex".

'New normal' working well for literary festival

The popular spring writers festival Word Christchurch returns on October 28. Here's what to expect.

What it's really like to go to The Emmys

Sinead Corcoran channels her inner Hollywood starlet for The Emmys. Dress: Ruby, Bag: Trelise...

What it's really like to go to The Emmys

We've all wondered what it would be like to go to a glam Hollywood event like the Emmys. The Herald's entertainment editor Sinead Corcoran got the chance.

Why TV election debates are so crucial

Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern speaks during the TVNZ Vote 2017 debate. Photo: Getty Images

Why TV election debates are so crucial

They come around every three years. Everything from the studio sets and the position of the podiums, to the colour of the ties, is carefully thought out; and then they’re analysed to death.

'Only in Australia': Moment 4m croc is pushed away by the snout

Matt Wright said that he and co-worker Tommy Nichols were clearing logs in a Northern Territory...

'Only in Australia': Moment 4m croc is pushed away by the snout

They say never smile at a crocodile. But how about pushing one away while wading in a river?

Seven Sharp reporter leaving TVNZ after 16 years

Seven Sharp's Tim Wilson is leaving TVNZ. Photo: Tim Wilson / Instagram

Seven Sharp reporter leaving TVNZ after 16 years

Seven Sharp reporter Tim Wilson has announced he is leaving TVNZ.

Plan to block off traffic so children can play in the streets

Plan to block off traffic so children can play in the streets

Some residential Christchurch streets will be temporarily closed to traffic and turned into play areas for children in a series of pop-up events funded by the Government.