'Truly rock stars': The Chills get galactic namesake
A space rock now bears the name of a South Island rock band.
Entertainment
Countdown staff 'walking on air' after selling $42m Lotto ticket
Countdown staff 'walking on air' after selling $42m Lotto ticket
Is it a local or someone who passed through town? That's the question being asked by residents of a small Waikato town today.
More events canned under level 2 Covid restrictions
More events canned under level 2 Covid restrictions
The Cancer Society’s Relay For Life and the Selwyn Motor Fest are the latest events in Canterbury to fall victim to the Covid-19 alert level 2 restrictions.
Hot pools set to open in a month
Hot pools set to open in a month
The Covid lockdown and supply chain issues have delayed the opening of Methven’s new thermal pools and spa until next month.
Amberley A&P Show for exhibitors, competitors only
Covid-19: Amberley A&P Show for exhibitors, competitors only
The Amberley A&P Show - which was due to be held on October 30 - has become another victim of Covid pandemic.
Snoop Dogg announces Christchurch show
Snoop Dogg announces Christchurch show
Snoop Dogg is heading to New Zealand for two major outdoor shows, including one in Christchurch, next November.
Wizard of NZ to continue duties without pay after contract cancelled
Wizard of NZ to continue duties without pay after contract cancelled
The Wizard of New Zealand will continue to perform his duties, despite no longer being on the Christchurch City Council payroll.
Newshub proposes to make radio reporter roles redundant
Newshub proposes to make radio reporter roles redundant
Newshub is proposing to make all its radio reporter roles redundant.
Natural world through a microscope
Natural world through a microscope
Visitors to the Ashburton Art Gallery can immerse themselves in the natural world from a microscopic perspective.
Street mural celebrates city’s oceanic heritage
Important message behind city's latest street mural
Christchurch’s striking street art scene has a new kid on the block.
TVNZ presenter Wendy Petrie wows with Super Saturday dance routine
TVNZ presenter Wendy Petrie wows with Super Saturday dance routine
Wendy Petrie summed up Aotearoa's pride when NZ smashed the 100,000 vaccination goal during Saturday's vaxathon.
Bellis leaves Afghanistan amid concerns for safety
Charlotte Bellis leaves Afghanistan amid concerns for her safety
Intrepid Christchurch-born journalist Charlotte Bellis has ended her assignment in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as threats against the news media escalate.
Dan Carter 1598 hits the shelf
Dan Carter 1598: The untold story of his final kick for the All Blacks
Crusaders legend Dan Carter's new book has hit the shelves - and here's a taste of what's in it.
Star Trek's Shatner boldly goes to space
Star Trek's Shatner boldly goes to space
Star Trek actor William Shatner has become the oldest person ever in space, after taking part in Blue Origin's second suborbital tourism flight.
South Island Moon Festival cancelled this year
South Island Moon Festival cancelled this year
The 2021 South Island Moon Festival in Christchurch has been postponed until next year due to Covid-19.
Heather Du Plessis-Allan expecting first child
Heather Du Plessis-Allan expecting first child
Newstalk ZB host Heather Du Plessis-Allan has announced she is expecting her first child, a boy.
Christmas in the Park going ahead in Christchurch
Christmas in the Park cancelled in Auckland, going ahead in Christchurch
Uncertainty around Covid-19 restrictions has led to Christmas in the Park being cancelled in Auckland, but organisers are optimistic the event will still go ahead in Christchurch.
Beatles memories rekindled
Beatles memories rekindled: South Island concert 'teetered on the edge of mayhem'
Some never-before-seen pictures of The Beatles concert in 1964 at the Dunedin Town Hall have surfaced.
Little Mermaid the final act for children's theatre performer
Little Mermaid the final act for children's theatre performer
Brooke Miller has been on a musical journey with the Mid Canterbury Children’s Theatre since she was eight - but Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jnr was her final curtain call.
Hilary Barry roasts anti-vaxxers
'Nice own goal': Hilary Barry roasts anti-vaxxers' attempt to get her fired
Hilary Barry has blasted back at poor-spelling anti-vaxxers who have now launched a petition calling for her to be fired.