Iconic Sex and the City star dies
American actress Frances Sternhagen, who was well known for her Sex and the City role as Charlotte York’s insufferable mother-in-law, has died aged 93.
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Taylor Swift's huge birthday announcement
Taylor Swift's huge birthday announcement
Most people typically receive gifts for their birthday - but Taylor Swift is giving her fans a present to mark her special day on December 13.
Dictionary words of the year revealed
Dictionary words of the year revealed
What words have people been searching the dictionary for in 2023?
Kim Hill's final interview
Kim Hill's final interview
Kim Hill brought the curtain down on a 38-year career at RNZ over the weekend. After making her name as an interviewer, she switched places and let Jim Mora ask her some tough questions.
New government, new rules: What it means for the housing market
New government, new rules: What it means for the housing market
What does the new coalition deal mean for the property market? CoreLogic chief economist Kelvin Davidson breaks it all down.
Kaylee Bell announces huge NZ tour
Kaylee Bell announces huge NZ tour
Canterbury-born singer-songwriter Kaylee Bell has just announced a 12-date New Zealand tour.
Fitness influencers slammed for 'disgusting' act
Fitness influencers slammed for 'disgusting' act
A pair of fitness influencers have caused outrage among their followers after making fun of another gym-goer in a “disgusting” video.
'Overwhelmed' with support after miscarriage
Kiwi TV star Kim Crossman 'overwhelmed' by support after miscarriage
New Zealand TV star Kim Crossman bravely opened up about her recent miscarriage this week, posting an image of her in hospital and explaining her decision to go public with the news.
Woman forced to pay $500 dinner date bill
'The guy expected me to pay. Over $500!': Woman forced to foot dinner date bill
A woman who shares her dating experiences on TikTok has opened up about a bad date where a man left her to foot the $500 (NZ$540) bill.
Controversial sex book given unrestricted rating
Controversial ‘Welcome to Sex’ book receives unrestricted rating
A controversial sex education book for teenagers that had to be pulled from shelves in Australia has been given an “unrestricted” rating by New Zealand’s chief censor.
Young bread-maker rises to the top
Young bread-maker rises to the top
A South Island Quality Bakers employee has been named New Zealand’s best young bread-maker.
Dawn French reveals X-rated joke to King Charles
Dawn French reveals X-rated joke to King Charles
Comedian and actor Dawn French - who will perform on stage in Christchurch in May - has spoken about the moment she stepped completely “over the line” with King Charles at a royal function.
Low hanging cloud, fog disrupts flights
Low hanging cloud, fog disrupts flights
Low hanging cloud has disrupted at least 24 flights so far in Wellington today, including several to and from Canterbury.
Bringing back some forgotten local gems
Bringing back some forgotten local gems
Matthias McGregor from The AV Club in central Christchurch was a fan of NZ music before he even moved here.
Matty McLean quits TVNZ's Breakfast
Tearful Matty McLean quits 'dream job' as Breakfast host
Breakfast presenter Matty McLean has announced he is leaving the TVNZ morning show - and will co-host The Hits drive show in 2024.
$10,000 loss on cone home
$10,000 loss as Christchurch cone home feels resale pain
A cone-shaped home in Ilam has sold for the second time in just over a year - but for slightly less this time.
South Island ribeye judged best in the world
South Island ribeye judged best in the world
A "zesty, buttery" Oamaru steak has been judged the best in the world at a global contest in London.
Flight attendant reveals wildest stunts passengers pull for an upgrade
Flight attendant reveals wildest stunts passengers pull for an upgrade
A flight attendant has lifted the lid on the crazy lengths people will go to in order to get upgraded to first or business class.
Taking the long way north
Taking the long way north
If you think it is difficult getting from the South Island to the North Island by train, think again - it’s more than difficult.
Contraceptive pill warning during long-haul flight
Contraceptive pill warning during long-haul flight
A doctor has taken to social media to warn travellers who are on birth control about a life-threatening risk when catching long-haul flights.