Watch: Free concert concludes quake commemorations
Watch: Free concert concludes Christchurch quake commemorations
Watch the free concert held at the Botanic Gardens on Sunday to mark the quake anniversary.
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Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs dies
Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs dies
British actor Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in Coronation Street for 30 years, has died aged 85.
Ghost stories of Lyttelton
Ghost stories of Lyttelton: From the friendly gardener to spine-chilling encounters
Is Lyttelton truly haunted? Reporter Samantha Mythen compiles some of the scariest stories to come out of the port town.
Actor blasts 'tall poppy syndrome'
'I didn't want to stay in New Zealand, full stop': Actor blasts 'tall poppy syndrome'
Kiwi actor KJ Apa landed his first role on Shortland Street at age 16 but has now blasted NZ's "tall poppy syndrome".
Scribe back on the mic at Electric Avenue
Electric Avenue: Scribe back on the mic at Christchurch's biggest outdoor music festival
Christchurch's biggest outdoor music festival, featuring Kiwi artists Scribe and P-Money, will go ahead this weekend.
Antarctica NZ 4WD nets $40,000
Antarctica four-wheel-drive Toyota Land Cruiser sells for $40,000
An Antarctica NZ 4WD vehicle that has spent nearly two decades working on the white continent has sold for more than $40,000.
Event planned to farewell godwits
Event planned to farewell godwits
An event will be held on Sunday at Southshore Spit Reserve in Christchurch to commemorate the departure of the godwits.
Dog born with six legs and two tails a 'miracle'
Miracle puppy: Dog born with six legs and two tails a 'scientific miracle'
In the US, a border collie cross is believed to be the first puppy in the world to be born alive with her condition.
Fan finds NZ Led Zeppelin concert film in shed
Fan finds NZ Led Zeppelin concert film in shed
A man recently came across a film, tucked away in his shed, of Led Zeppelin playing at Western Springs Stadium almost 50 years ago today.
New novel about growing up in post-quake city
New novel follows young people growing up in post-quake Christchurch
A new novel traces the lives of a group of Canterbury University students who were children when the earthquakes hit.
Bruce Springsteen cops booze fine, has drink-drive charge dropped
Bruce Springsteen cops booze fine, has drink-drive charge dropped
Rock great Bruce Springsteen has been fined $US500 for consuming alcohol at a New Jersey beach, but had drunken driving and reckless driving charges dropped.
City2Surf has history of overcoming adversity
City2Surf has history of overcoming adversity
The City2Surf fun run is all about helping people achieve their personal goals, quite often against the odds.
French actor Depardieu formally investigated over alleged rape
French actor Depardieu formally investigated over alleged rape
French actor Gerard Depardieu was placed under formal investigation on charges of rape and sexual violence in December last year, a judicial source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Bic Runga releases song of unity to mark quake anniversary
Bic Runga releases song of unity to mark quake anniversary
A song that reflects on Christchurch’s journey since the deadly February 22, 2011, quake is being released today by Kiwi musician Bic Runga.
Air NZ's vaccine passports: How to get one, at what cost?
Air NZ's vaccine passports: How to get one, at what cost?
On Monday, Air New Zealand said it would be testing new health passports on its international services. So how do you get one and how much will they cost?
Grandparents focus on providing sanctuary for grandchildren
Grandparents focus on providing sanctuary for grandchildren
Christchurch grandmother Anna Clare’s plan to reclaim her independence after raising her children was turned on its head when she realised she had to do it all over again.
‘It’s tremendously exciting’: Castle garden lauded
‘It’s tremendously exciting’: Castle garden lauded
The Larnach Castle garden has gained a wider overseas profile by being featured in prestigious British magazine Country Life.
Not one more time: Daft Punk split up
Not one more time: Daft Punk split up
French electronic music band Daft Punk are splitting up, ending a 28-year collaboration that spawned dance hits including "Around the World" and "One More Time."
Plan to mark Court Theatre's 50th birthday
Top playwright lands big role in Court Theatre's 50th birthday celebrations
New Zealand's most successful playwright Sir Roger Hall will be part of The Court Theatre’s 50th Birthday celebrations in late April.
Young advocate receives letter from PM
She Is Not Your Rehab: Young Christchurch advocate receives letter from Prime Minister
Christchurch boy Angelou Brown, who is the youngest domestic violence advocate in NZ, has received a touching letter from the prime minister.