Fundraising rock concert for Methven Lions
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.
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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
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 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
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
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
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
'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
'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
Cathedral lit up for Matariki
The Christ Church Cathedral has been illuminated by a powerful projection for Matariki.
Nimble needles create for others
Nimble needles create for others
Knitters will descend on Chertsey Cafe or Ashburton Public Library for World Knit in Public Day on June 14.
Digital whodunnit for the TikTok generation
Digital whodunnit for the TikTok generation
A NZ-produced series, inspired by millennial television shows like Gossip Girl and The Sender, is shining a spotlight on the growing epidemic of image-based abuse and bullying.
Host of The Chase NZ revealed
Host of The Chase NZ revealed
Broadcaster Paul Henry has been named as the host of The Chase New Zealand, a gig which he accepted with "no hesitation".
Tour of the night sky from hot pools
Tour of the night sky from hot pools
Bathers in Hanmer Springs will be able to go on a guided tour of our galaxy while relaxing in a hot pool during the upcoming Matariki celebrations.
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki will be a lot quieter in Kaiapoi this year after the popular fireworks and light festival was cancelled due to a lack of funding.
'I wear my heart right on my forehead'
Christchurch soul singer: 'I wear my heart right on my forehead'
Whether she's writing deeply personal songs or counselling someone through a tough time, Christchurch-born and raised soul singer Ladi6 believes we're all in this together.
Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury has hit the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival which runs until Saturday.
Ticket holders frustrated with refund process
Ticket holders frustrated with refund process after airshow failed to take off
A frustrated Christchurch man who purchased tickets to a popular Marlborough airshow says it is unfair to be reimbursed only part of the ticket price after the event was called off.