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'Beyond anything I expected': Big break for talented Ara musician

Ara Institute of Canterbury student Daniel Harris has been named a finalist in the prestigious NZSO Todd Young Composer Awards after completing just his second ever work for a full orchestra.

Sustainable chic on the catwalk for jetty fundraiser

Forty four models will strut the catwalk in sustainable clothing made by local designers for...

Sustainable chic on the catwalk for jetty fundraiser

The Loons in Lyttelton will be transformed into a runway on Saturday night for Harbour Couture - a sustainable fashion gala raising funds to help repay the loan used to restore the Governors Bay jetty.

Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office

Sophie (Antonia Robertson) exchanges a look with her choir teacher Mareta (Anapela Polataivao) in...

'Huge milestone': Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office

Tinā follows a choir teacher who is grieving the death of her daughter in the February 22, 2011, Christchurch earthquake.

Cassie stuns judges on The Voice Australia

Cassie Henderson performs at Auckland Town Hall on January 18. Photo: Getty Images

Chch pop star stuns judges on The Voice Australia

Award-winning Christchurch singer Cassie Henderson has blown away the panel of celebrity judges at an audition for reality competition show The Voice Australia.

Board game creator scores big win

Cheviot local Carl de Visser and his board game Endeavor: Deep Sea, which recently won the...

Canterbury board game creator scores big win

A Cheviot man has gone global with his board game creation, taking out the highest honour in the world of tabletop gaming.

Ozzy Osbourne's wild request when he came to NZ

The music promoter who brought Black Sabbath to NZ in 1973 said the frontman was "calm and jovial" despite his edgy reputation.

Ed Sheeran to play at Apollo Projects Stadium

Ed Sheeran performs on stage at Mt Smart Stadium on March 24, 2018 in Auckland. Photo: Getty Images

Ed Sheeran to play at Apollo Projects Stadium

British pop star Ed Sheeran is returning to New Zealand’s shores as part of his Loop tour early next year.

Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76

Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76

Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.

Fundraising rock concert for Methven Lions

Bulletproof Convertible will play in Methven to fundraise for Methven Lions. PHOTO: FILE

Fundraising rock concert for Methven Lions

Three-piece rock band Bulletproof Convertible will return to Mid Canterbury for a Dead Rockers Ball on Saturday to raise funds for the Methven Lions.

Exhibition digs up lost cemetery stories

Exhibition digs up lost stories from the city’s oldest cemeteries

A new exhibition aims to shed light on the stories from Christchurch’s oldest cemeteries.

Sky TV to buy Three owner Discovery NZ

Sky TV to buy Three owner Discovery NZ

Sky TV has agreed to fully acquire TV3 owner Discovery New Zealand for $1.

Founder of Fat Freddy's Drop dies

Christopher Ta'aloga Faiumu – better known simply as Mu – died suddenly on Wednesday.

Tadpole reincarnated for Go Live Festival

Tadpole will play at the Go Live Festival in Christchurch on Saturday, August 23. Photo: Supplied...

Tadpole reincarnated for Go Live Festival

Well-known Kiwi rock band Tadpole are ready to rock at the Go Live Festival in Christchurch next month.

Lewis Capaldi to play Christchurch show

Lewis Capaldi plays at Glastonbury last weekend. Photo: Getty Images

Scottish musician Lewis Capaldi to play Christchurch show

Lewis Capaldi has returned from a two-year hiatus with a surprise Glastonbury gig - and has now added a Christchurch show to his calendar.

Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas

Up-and-coming Canterbury ballet talent Tāmati Graham is home for about two months as he prepares for a second stint overseas.

Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by problems before death - coroner

Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by problems before death - coroner

A coroner has found NZ musician Hamish Kilgour was overwhelmed by life's challenges before his death in Christchurch.

The Court Theatre - back on centre stage

"We stayed the course and, my God, we’re delighted with what we have." That is how Court Theatre artistic advisor Ross Gumbley feels about their new $56m home in central Christchurch.

Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game

Grow a Garden, a farming simulation game, has exploded as one of the most played titles of the...

'Created by a 16yo in three or four days': Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game

Grow a Garden, a NZ-made game where players plant virtual seeds and grow exotic plants, had 20 million people playing it at once last weekend.

Dead Video alive

Dead Video owner, Evan Kiddey in front of his horror and cult collection, the largest in...

'It was a total risk, but I was stubborn': Dead Video alive

When Evan Kiddey first opened Dead Video in Christchurch, he was given one piece of advice by everyone he spoke to: “Don’t do it”. Now his retro video store is standing strong in the face of the digital era.

Cathedral lit up for Matariki

The Christ Church Cathedral has been illuminated by a powerful projection for Matariki.

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