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Bond, Game of Thrones actress Diana Rigg dies

British actress Diana Rigg, who came to fame in the cult 1960s TV show "The Avengers" and enjoyed a distinguished and varied career on stage and screen from James Bond to "Game of Thrones", died on Thursday aged 82.

Chch Symphony Orchestra appoints principal flute

Hannah Darroch. Photo: Tam Photography via RNZ

Chch Symphony Orchestra appoints principal flute

World-class flutist Hannah Darroch will be performing for the first time in her new role as Christchurch Symphony Orchestra principal flute.

Kiwi film star swaps Jurassic World for jazz set

'Jeff won't practice': Sam Neill sings with co-star on Jurassic World: Dominion set

NZ actor Sam Neill has teamed up with his Hollywood co-star to perform a few jazz songs while filming Jurassic World: Dominion.

Freak accident: TV star's traumatic brain injury

Clarke is slowly becoming more independent. Photo: Supplied

Married at First Sight, Bachelor star suffers traumatic brain injury in Chch

Married at First Sight NZ and The Bachelor NZ star Bel Clarke wants people with brain injuries to know they are not alone after suffering her own freak accident in Christchurch.

Local poet opens up about 'heartbreaking' dark world

Jess Fiebig. Photo: Supplied to RNZ by publisher

Local poet opens up about 'heartbreaking' dark world

A Christchurch poet who's been to hell and back has written candidly about her experiences in her debut collection - My Honest Poem.

First Go Live! music festival postponed in Christchurch

The Go Live! spring music festival has been postponed till November. Photo: Newsline

First Go Live! music festival postponed in Christchurch

The inaugural Go Live! music festival in Christchurch has been moved to November.

MediaWorks confirms sale of TV operations to Discovery Inc

The Christchurch MediaWorks office on Lincoln Rd. Photo: File

MediaWorks confirms sale of TV operations to Discovery Inc

MediaWorks - which operates TV channels Three and Bravo as well as Newshub - has confirmed it will sell its TV operations to US company Discovery Inc.

Former broadcaster announces prostate cancer diagnosis

Kevin Milne is a former broadcaster and journalist. Photo: NZ Herald

Former broadcaster announces prostate cancer diagnosis

Former Fair Go presenter Kevin Milne has announced he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Pattinson tests positive for Covid: reports

Robert Pattinson is star of The Batman. Photo: Reuters

Pattinson tests positive for Covid: reports

British actor Robert Pattinson has reportedly tested positive for Covid-19, causing production in Britain on the set of his film The Batman to halt.

Taika Waititi returns to NZ, halfway through managed isolation

Film director Taika Waititi has revealed he has returned to New Zealand and is halfway through his stay in managed isolation.

Snow time like the present: Where to ski away from the crowd in the South Island

Taking off on the International Truck Jump at Mt Lyford ski field. Photo: Huw Kingston / NZH

Snow time like the present: Where to ski away from the crowd in the South Island

Want to make the most of the remainder of the South Island's ski season? Why not try one of these smaller ski areas?

Julia Deans announced as music director for the 2020 Silver Scrolls

Julia Deans announced as music director for the 2020 Silver Scrolls

Canterbury musician Julia Deans has been named music director for the Silver Scrolls.

'Real kick in the gut': The Rock reveals shock Covid diagnosis

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has revealed he, his wife and two daughters have tested positive for Covid-19.

Watch: David Blaine floats 24,000ft using balloons in death-defying stunt

He didn't even put his parachute on until he was approximately halfway up! Photo: David Blaine

Watch: David Blaine floats 24,000ft using balloons in death-defying stunt

Illusionist David Blaine has successfully pulled off his latest death-defying stunt after floating more than 24,000 feet in the sky only holding onto a handful of balloons.

Ticket-holders unsecured creditors; refunds unlikely

Fans queue to buy tickets for match at Forsyth Bar stadium this morning. Photo Stephen Jaquiery

Ticket-holders unsecured creditors; refunds unlikely

Ticket-holders could be at the back of a long line of those owed money by Ticket Rocket — and probably out of luck, a consumer watchdog says.

New Christchurch star rising in 'The Sounds'

Anna-Maree Thomas stars in local thriller The Sounds, coming to Neon. Photo: Supplied via NZH

New Christchurch star rising in 'The Sounds'

Actor Anna-Maree Thomas stars in new psychological thriller series, The Sounds, as off-the-rails Zoe McGregor - but is just as at home on the family farm in Christchurch.

Japanese citizens help with reopening of Linwood Arts

Japanese school children folding cranes. Photo: Supplied

Japanese citizens help with reopening of Linwood Arts

Japanese citizens livings on islands devastated by atomic bombs in World War II have banded together to produce the focal point of the reopening of Linwood Arts at the Eastside Gallery on the...

Embattled Ticket Rocket goes into receivership

Embattled Ticket Rocket goes into receivership

Now that the parent company of Ticket Rocket has gone into receivership, any chance of ticket refunds has been thrown into doubt.

Op shopping expo to go ahead in central library on Friday

A "one-of-a-kind joint op shopping expo" will be held in Christchurch on Friday.

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.

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