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.
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'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.
'I became and remain unemployable'
'I became and remain unemployable', says ex-TVNZ Breakfast presenter
Former TVNZ presenter Kamahl Santamaria has been granted his request to move his case to the Employment Court.
Hip-hop artist dedicates first book to late friend
Hip-hop artist dedicates first book to late friend
Christchurch musician Sam Dunlay has released his first book, The Caterpillar, which is dedicated to the memory of a long-time friend and collaborator.
Antarctic VR experience tours the UK
Antarctic VR experience tours the UK
The virtual doors to Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s historic Antarctic hut have been opened to the UK public thanks to NZ-made technology.
More historic planes land in museum collection
More historic planes land in Wigram museum collection
The Air Force Museum of NZ in Christchurch has acquired two more historic RNZAF planes - a Harvard and a Tiger Moth.
Suzy Cato over the moon after award recognition
Suzy Cato over the moon after award recognition
Children’s entertainer Suzy Cato has been presented with a Wildlife Ambassador Award.
Classic fighters airshow cancelled
Classic fighters airshow cancelled
The classic fighters airshow near Blenheim over Easter weekend has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast.
Sam Neill on Ardern, Putin and Pitt
'I think she was a great PM': Sam Neill on Jacinda Ardern, Vladimir Putin and Brad Pitt
For actor Sam Neill, life has never been about Hollywood glitz or chasing stardom. It’s about hard work and cultivating more than just grapes on his South Island vineyard.
Get ready to paw-ty in the pool
Get ready to paw-ty in the pool this weekend
Christchurch's eagerly anticipated pooch pool parties will return to the city this weekend.
Monster truck mayhem at Hot Wheels show
Monster truck mayhem at Hot Wheels show
Have you ever yearned to see your Hot Wheels cars come to life in front of your very eyes?
Breaking Plates 'an unforgettable experience'
Review: Breaking Plates 'an unforgettable experience'
Set in the heart of Christchurch, Breaking Plates tells the captivating story of The Santorini Greek Restaurant, a beloved local institution where a fun-loving family creates an unforgettable experience every night.
Waimate to Radio Hauraki
Waimate-born media personality takes prime time slot at Radio Hauraki
A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.
Bladers ready for battle
Bladers ready for battle
Beybladers young and old are preparing for battle this weekend in downtown Ashburton.
Minister blocks TAB's $150m casino deal
'Not under my watch': Minister blocks TAB's $150m casino deal
The TAB offered a $150 million deal to the government in a bid to secure a lucrative online casino licence.
Funds raised for treatment
Concert raises more than $10k for Christchurch police officer
An all female lineup of musicians sang their hearts out to help raise funds for a Christchurch police officer's $800,000 cancer treatment.
Threat of job cuts at Shortland Street
Threat of job cuts looming over staff at TVNZ's Shortland Street
TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff about possible job cuts, as the production company behind the soap adjusts to making fewer episodes.
Breaking Plates - The Musical returns
Breaking Plates - The Musical: A cultural triumph coming back to Christchurch
After a triumphant debut in 2023, Breaking Plates - The Musical is returning to Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal from March 20-23.