Tiger King star Erik Cowie dead at 52
Tiger King star Erik Cowie dead at 52
A zookeeper famous for his appearance in the Netflix docu-series Tiger King has died.
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Ryan Bridge's bizarre theory on 'mystery' cases
Ryan Bridge shares bizarre theory on 'mystery' Covid cases
Ryan Bridge has speculated about where he thinks mystery Covid-19 cases are coming from.
Artist breathes new life into old hotel
'I like fixing things - and this is a big fixer-up': Artist breathing new life into old Canterbury hotel
Customers will soon be welcomed back into the old Hororata Hotel - but there will be art, not beer, on the menu when the historic building is returned to its former glory.
The Wire's Michael K Williams found dead at 54
The Wire's Michael K Williams found dead at 54
Michael K Williams, who played the character Omar Little in the TV series The Wire, has been found dead in his New York apartment. He was 54.
Beauty, serenity far from daily grind
Beauty, serenity far from daily grind
Six nights cruising in Fiordland takes passengers to another world, writes Stephanie Holmes.
Peter Williams to retire, Bridge to host AM Show
Peter Williams to retire, Bridge to host AM Show
MediaWorks has confirmed that broadcaster Peter Williams will be leaving his radio role.
The Wizard: A living work of art
The Wizard: A living work of art
The Wizard, aka Ian Brackenbury Channell, opens up about becoming a living work of art - and why he picked Christchurch as his stage.
Convention centre opening delayed due to Covid
Christchurch Convention Centre opening delayed due to Covid
The Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has pushed back its opening events by at least two months due to the Covid-19 lockdown.
Wandering dog shamed on rule-breaking page
'Sumner Quarantine Nark': Wandering dog shamed on rule-breaking page
A wandering dog has become the latest target of a lockdown rule-breakers Facebook page in Christchurch.
TV host pulled over by police and asked to prove identity
TV host pulled over by police and asked to prove identity
The AM Show host Ryan Bridge had to google himself to prove who he was this morning after being pulled over by police about 4am.
Family’s photo competition entry rocks
Family’s photo competition entry rocks
This family decided to re-enact one of their favourite album covers for a photo competition.
First look at western shot in South Island
First look at new Netflix western shot in South Island
Netflix has released a trailer of Jane Campion's western shot in the South Island.
Royal New Zealand Ballet's The Firebird moves online
Royal New Zealand Ballet's The Firebird moves online
Royal New Zealand Ballet's The Firebird, which until lockdown was touring the country, will be available for home streaming from 5pm today.
Orana Park installs webcams for lockdown
Orana Park installs webcams for lockdown
Orana Park in Christchurch has set up webcams so Kiwis in lockdown can get the full zoo experience.
30 years on: Nirvana sued by Nevermind baby
30 years on: Nirvana sued by Nevermind baby
A man who appeared as a naked baby on the cover of Nirvana's 1991 Nevermind album has filed a lawsuit against the surviving members of the influential band, alleging the image was child sexual...
Costumed teddy bear returns for lockdown
Teddy's back: Costumed bear back for another lockdown in Christchurch
Christchurch mum Alice McDonald has a whole new array of costumes planned for her giant teddy bear this lockdown.
Emotional reaction to Duncan Garner quitting
Mark Richardson tears up during emotional goodbye for Duncan Garner
Duncan Garner's former co-hosts Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson shed a few tears while paying tribute to him on The AM Show this morning.
Who's in the running to replace Duncan Garner?
Who's in the running to replace Duncan Garner after he quit The AM Show?
Could Mark Richardson or Ryan Bridge step up to host the show? Or maybe Paul Henry will return for another stint?
Grow Ōtautahi postponed until 2023
Grow Ōtautahi postponed until 2023
Next year’s Grow Ōtautahi festival in Christchurch has been postponed until 2023.
Duncan Garner quits as The AM Show host, leaves Three
Duncan Garner quits as The AM Show host, leaves Three
Duncan Garner has revealed he is leaving The AM Show and the Three network.