Knitters give babies a warm welcome
A group from Ferrymead Rotary have knitted almost 100 garments for babies born at Christchurch Women’s Hospital this year.
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Kiwi director wins Emmy on big night for The Crown
Kiwi director wins Emmy on big night for The Crown
New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs has won an Emmy award in a big night for The Crown.
Flipping out: Is it game over for house-flippers in NZ?
Flipping out: Is it game over for house-flippers in NZ?
Mum and dad property flippers have all but disappeared, with the Government’s shake-up of the housing market in March the final nail in the coffin, new research suggests.
Seven Sharp host's lockdown lament
'Are we there yet?': Hilary Barry's shock 'formal Friday' look captures lockdown mood
Hilary Barry's latest look - barefoot with smudged make-up and messy hair among open bags of chips, peanut butter and empty cans - has captured the mood of the nation.
Understated elegance
Understated elegance
Gillian Vine looks at some of spring’s less flamboyant beauties.
'Stupid little kid': Minister roasts Ryan Bridge in live TV interview
'Stupid little kid': Minister roasts Ryan Bridge in live TV interview
Minister and list MP Willie Jackson this morning complimented new AM Show host Ryan Bridge on going from being a "stupid little kid at school" to a "big star".
Inside the controversial old North Beach Zoo
'Beautiful mix of terror and excitement': Inside the controversial old North Beach Zoo
Do you remember the old mini zoo on Beach Rd in Christchurch? It was home to some exotic animals, like a mysterious crocodile in a glass case, before it closed in 1996.
Guns N' Roses NZ tour 'unlikely' to go ahead
Guns N' Roses NZ tour 'unlikely' to go ahead
A stadium boss says at this stage it's unlikely the Guns N' Roses New Zealand tour will go ahead, but the promoter is yet to make a final call on the matter.
First godwits touch down at estuary
First godwits touch down at Christchurch estuary after marathon flight
The first godwits touched down in Christchurch this week after their exhausting 29,000km round trip to Alaska.
Ronnie's back on his bike at 72
Ronnie's back on his bike at 72
Ronnie Kelly is one of many senior citizens getting back on their bikes across Christchurch. But what has motivated the grandfather of three to ride off into the sunset?
Renowned artist dies but where are the paintings?
Stashed treasure trove: Renowned artist dies but where are the paintings?
A renowned and reclusive artist has died at his central Christchurch home, leaving his family and friends to hunt for a stashed treasure trove of paintings hidden in a lock-up garage.
Kiwi celebrities crush Met Gala after party; Lorde rocks a leotard
Kiwi celebrities crush Met Gala after party; Lorde rocks a leotard
Lorde has dazzled everyone with her look at Met Gala 2021, a fundraising benefit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Stallone movie memorabilia headed for auction
Stallone movie memorabilia headed for auction
From Rocky boxing gloves to Rambo headbands, memorabilia from action movie star Sylvester Stallone's career are going under the hammer in a December auction.
Pretty in pink: Apple releases new iPhones
Pretty in pink: Apple releases new iPhones - top model to cost $2700 in NZ
Apple has released its new iPhone, the most fully-tricked out model yet.
Smell of toasties gets up nose of cafe's neighbours
Smell of toasties gets up nose of cafe's neighbours
A Picton cafe has put its upstairs neighbours' noses out of joint after strong "food smells" wafted up onto their waterfront balconies and homes.
Radio 'Vaxcation' competition criticised
The Edge's 'Vaxcation' competition criticised for excluding the unvaccinated
A radio station competition, prompting listeners to get vaccinated against Covid-19 for a chance to win a trip to Rarotonga, has ruffled a few unvaccinated feathers.
New short film featuring city's smokers
'Really emotive watch': New short film features Christchurch smokers
A new four-minute film in which Christchurch smokers share stories of the harm caused by their addiction will be officially launched later this year.
Planting of 800 native trees completes green fire break
Planting of 800 native trees completes green fire break
A green fire break at a Christchurch reserve has been completed, with more than 800 native trees planted by volunteers.
Give te reo a go, supporter says
Give te reo a go, supporter says
Putting aside fear of getting it wrong and giving it a go is all part of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.
Rock 'n roll icon killed in freakish accident
Rock 'n roll icon killed in freakish accident
The rock 'n roll world is in shock after the freakish death of an industry insider who managed the careers and directed tours for the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan.