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Salmon released into lakes for kids to catch

Salmon released into lakes for kids to catch

North Canterbury Fish & Game will be releasing salmon into a group of Christchurch lakes on Friday for children to catch over the upcoming school holidays.

Teens produce album in 40 hours at public library

4Man Band record at Tūranga. Photo: Newsline / CCC

Teens produce album in 40 hours at public library

Five Christchurch teens have produced a 10-song album in 40 hours at the central city library to fundraise for the World Vision 40 Hour Famine.

Comedian claims she was unfairly axed from Green Party gig

Rose Matafeo claims on Twitter she was barred from a Green Party speaking gig. Photo: Jason...

Comedian claims she was unfairly axed from Green Party gig

New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo has spoken out on Twitter after she was removed as MC for the Green Party campaign launch.

Kiwi pre-schooler series Kiri and Lou a hit in the UK

Kiwi pre-schooler series Kiri and Lou a hit in the UK

A TV series about the adventures of a dinosaur called Kiri and her purple friend Lou - which is animated in a Christchurch studio - is winning hearts all over the world.

'I'm losing my baby': Newsreader remembers heartbreaking live broadcast

It happens all the time but we hardly ever talk about it. About one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage, leaving many couples struggling with unresolved grief and social isolation.

Missing Louise Henderson artwork to go on display in Chch

A recently rediscovered painting by acclaimed Kiwi artist Dame Louise Henderson will be on display at the Christchurch Art Gallery next month.

Prizes up for grabs in Avon Loop treasure hunt

Prizes up for grabs in Avon Loop treasure hunt

Kayaking and cycling equipment worth $1500 will be up for grabs in the Avon Loop treasure hunt, which starts on June 29.

Busting: Man drinks 10 beers, bladder explodes

Make sure you relieve your bladder if you are drinking. File Photo / Getty Images

Busting: Man drinks 10 beers, bladder explodes

Ten beers in, a Chinese man fell into a deep sleep - and woke to a world of pain.

Mel Gibson axed from next film over actress' disturbing claims

Mel Gibson's career has been mired in controversy. Photo: Getty Images

Mel Gibson axed from next film over actress' disturbing claims

Mel Gibson has been swiftly axed from his next film after actress Winona Ryder repeated disturbing claims about him in a new interview.

Tickets to Benee at town hall available from Thursday

Benee at St Jerome's Laneway Festival in Brisbane on February 1. Photo: Getty Images

Tickets to Benee at town hall available from Thursday

Tickets to catch BENEE live at the Christchurch Town Hall on October 2 will go on sale from tomorrow with pre-sales available now.

Bizarre casting call for Lord of the Rings TV series

A talent agency has released a bizarre casting call for "funky looking" Kiwis to feature in the Lord of The Rings television series.

NZ Riverdale actor falsely accused of sexual assault

Kiwi actor KJ Apa has been falsely accused of sexual assault along with other Riverdale co-stars in a stranger's bid to prove the public "would believe anything" that is posted online.

The Cool Mum putting on show for Women's Refuge

The Cool Mum putting on show for Women's Refuge

A Canterbury comedian is putting on a show to raise money for Women's Refuge.

Numbers, and snow, looking good as fields open

Cardrona Alpine Ski Resort is blanketed in snow ahead of Friday’s opening. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Numbers, and snow, looking good as fields open

The weather might be frightful, but the freezing temperatures are good news for some South Island ski fields.

Raft company taking ‘a bit of a gamble’ in tourism market

Upper Clutha essential workers plough through ‘‘the wave’’ on the Hawea River. PHOTO: MARK PRICE

Raft company taking ‘a bit of a gamble’ in tourism market

With the temperature just above zero, snow low on the mountains and the sun hidden by the inversion layer, rafting the Hawea River might not seem like a great way to start the weekend.

Three Banksy artworks going up for auction in NZ

Three Banksy artworks going up for auction in NZ

Three works by elusive and controversial street artist Banksy are set to go up for auction in New Zealand next week.

New music video shot at Taylors Mistake

The Psychedelic Birthday Party aka Kevyn van der Linden. Photo: Supplied

New music video shot at Taylors Mistake

The Psychedelic Birthday Party aka Kevyn van der Linden has released a new video directed by Christchurch filmmaker Martin Sagadin and shot at Taylors Mistake.

New Zealand Mysteries: Intriguing South Island tales revealed

A new book shines a light on some of the South Island's most enduring mysteries from the Kaikoura Lights to a pilot who disappeared after flying his Cessna out of West Melton.