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Behaviour problems in children linked to screen time — study

Letting their kids watch 30 minutes of Bluey gives parents a break - but it becomes a problem...

Behaviour problems in children linked to screen time — study

A little Bluey goes a long way - but hours of screen time is preventing crucial interactions between children and their parents, a researcher says.

Celebrating Chinese language, literature, culture - and food

More than 160 children’s books have been donated to Christchurch libraries for Chinese Language Week which runs from September 22-28.

Dave Grohl fathers baby

Dave Grohl on stage at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark earlier this year. Photo: Getty Images

Dave Grohl fathers baby

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has announced he has become a father to a baby girl outside of his marriage.

What is a death doula?

Cora Torr with two of her grandchildren. Photo: Cartwright Creative Imagery

'Lost our connection with death': What is an end-of-life doula?

For the past year, ovarian cancer has been shoving Christchurch grandmother Cora Torr, 61, towards life's exit door.

ODT quiz: September 12

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ODT quiz: September 11

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Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies

Sergio Mendes performing in Berlin in 2014. He is one of the most successful Brazilian artists...

Bossa nova great Sergio Mendes dies

Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, who brought bossa nova to international audiences in the 1960s, has died at the age of 83.

Obituary: heavenly pop hit for anybody

Martin Phillipps took the music of Dunedin to the world.

ODT quiz: September 7

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Retired nurse becomes city's oldest lifeguard

Barb Henderson on duty as a lifeguard. Photo: Newsline

Retired nurse becomes Christchurch’s oldest lifeguard

When 70-year-old Barb Henderson moved to Christchurch a year ago, she wasn’t planning to become the city’s oldest lifeguard.

Bryan Adams to play Christchurch

Bryan Adams will play concerts in Christchurch and Auckland. Photo: supplied

Bryan Adams to play Christchurch

Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has announced NZ concerts for February next year, including one in Christchurch.

ODT quiz: August 26

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ODT quiz: August 28

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Disabled dancers heading to Scottish festival

Jolt dancer Jacob Levington is looking forward to seeing family in Glasgow during the trip. PHOTO...

Disabled dancers heading to Scottish festival

A group of disabled dancers in Christchurch are getting ready to represent NZ on the world stage.

ODT quiz: August 22

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ODT quiz: August 20

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Martin Phillipps of The Chills 'loved and appreciated', director says

Martin Phillipps and Julia Parnell. Photo: Greta van der Star

Martin Phillipps of The Chills 'loved and appreciated', director says

Martin Phillipps would have been surprised by how loved and appreciated he was, says friend and film director Julia Parnell.

ODT quiz: August 18

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ODT quiz: August 13

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ODT quiz: August 9

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