Can dogs learn language? Bid to find the world's smartest canine
Six dogs are competing to become the world's smartest dog - a title reserved for the pooch that learns words the fastest.
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World's best wildlife photos on display
World's best wildlife photographs on display in Christchurch
Some of the world's top wildlife photographs will go on display at Canterbury Museum on Friday.
The real reason Home Improvement was cancelled
The real reason hit 90s TV show Home Improvement was cancelled
Home Improvement star Patricia Richardson has revealed the real reason the hit sitcom was cancelled after eight successful seasons.
Plans to mark quake anniversary revealed
Plans to mark February 22, 2011, Christchurch quake anniversary revealed
Details about a planned memorial service and free concert to mark the 10th anniversary of the deadly magnitude 6.3 Christchurch quake have been revealed.
Giant Santa arrives - and he’s not creepy
Giant Santa arrives - and he’s not creepy, says new owner
Auckland's giant 18m Santa has arrived at its new South Island home - and its owner is hoping the figure will eventually lose its "creepy" tag.
'Stand up for truth': Doctor pens comic book
'Stand up for truth and confront conspiracy theorists': Doctor inspired to write book
A Canterbury doctor has written and self-published a book about viruses, vaccines and conspiracy theorists.
Canterbury town enlisted to help find Santa’s reindeer
Canterbury town enlisted to help find Santa’s reindeer
Santa needs help finding his reindeer this Christmas - and the residents of a Canterbury township have been chosen for the job.
'Losing my free will': Why Lorde left social media
'Losing my free will': Why Lorde stepped out of the public eye, left social media
Lorde "peaced out" on social media because she felt like she was "losing her free will".
Quiz show introduces new Chaser: 'The Menace'
Quiz show introduces new Chaser 'The Menace', a former contestant
The Chase has The Dark Destroyer, The Beast, The Governess, The Vixen and The Sinnerman - and now a new Chaser has made his debut on the quiz show.
Hilary Barry wins TV personality of the year
Hilary Barry wins TV personality of the year
The people have spoken - Hilary Barry has been judged the nation's favourite TV personality for 2020.
Are you ready to Wiggle?
Are you ready to Wiggle in Christchurch?
You had better be because brightly-attired children's entertainers The Wiggles are making their way to Christchurch's Horncastle Arena on Sunday, March 21.
Guns n’ Roses to play Dunedin in November 2021
Guns n’ Roses to play Dunedin in November 2021
Dunedin's stadium may have a roof, but that will not stop the cold November rain.
New Hanmer Springs water playground opens
New Hanmer Springs water playground opens
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa's newest attraction has been officially opened.
Refund for Crowded House premium ticket fans
Refund for Crowded House premium ticket fans
Crowded House has called on its promoter to refund fans who bought premium tickets to its upcoming tour - saying the band did not agree to them.
The real issue with wardrobe critic Ken
Seven Sharp host Hilary Barry and the real issue with wardrobe critic Ken
Opinion: A New Zealander called Ken was rushed to the burns unit in critical condition after commenting on Hilary Barry's outfit last night, writes Vera Alves.
Safe space opens for young cyclists learning to ride
Safe space opens for young cyclists learning to ride
Learning how to ride a bike and navigating road rules just got a whole lot easier for children in Christchurch.
Mosque survivor operating ‘love and peace’ stall
Mosque survivor operating ‘love and peace’ stall at Hoon Hay Fiesta
Most people sell arts, crafts and cuisine at fairs - but not mosque shooting survivor Farid Ahmed.
NZSO to perform 19-year-old UC composer's piece
NZSO to perform 19-year-old Christchurch composer's piece
A 19-year-old Canterbury University student has been given the opportunity to hear his own composition performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
New music festival launches on Thursday
New Christchurch music festival launches on Thursday
St Asaph St is set to come to life with the sounds of Christchurch and Aotearoa for one night only on Thursday.
Welcome to Greenstown: Resort transforms for global launch
Welcome to Greenstown: Resort transforms for global launch
Queenstown played host to the launch of Xbox's next generation gaming console in spectacular fashion with an event livestreamed all over the world last night.