Dame Lynda Topp blasts government in emotional speech
Surviving Topp Twin, Dame Lynda, delivered a blistering volley at the government for overlooking the arts in the Budget, and was met with a standing ovation at the Aotearoa Music Awards.
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Meet Orana's new two-week-old zebra foal
Meet Orana's new two-week-old zebra foal
A two-week-old female zebra foal has made her debut at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch.
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
Bike jump area to stay in reserve for another year
The trial of a bike jump area in a Christchurch City Council reserve has been extended for another year.
Australians slow to make ski field bookings
Fewer Australians making South Island ski field bookings
The Mt Hutt ski field operator is putting a slow uptake of bookings from across the Tasman down to fears of fuel-related travel disruptions.
Jools Topp's final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'
Jools Topp's final letter: 'Thank New Zealand for me'
Dame Lynda Topp has revealed her late twin sister, Dame Jools, left behind a letter asking her: “If you get a chance Lynda, could you thank New Zealand for me?”
'No one else like them': Tributes for Jools Topp
'No one else like them': Tributes for Jools Topp
One of the NZ’s most loved entertainers, Dame Jools Topp, leaves behind a “massive legacy” after her death at age 68, says manager Arani Cuthbert.
Doubt clouds future of oyster festival
Doubt clouds future of oyster festival
A lower than usual turnout did not dampen the high spirits of organisers and attendees at the annual Bluff Oyster and Food Festival.
Dame Jools of the Topp Twins dies
Dame Jools of the Topp Twins dies
Dame Jools Topp has died after a battle with breast cancer. As one half of the Topp Twins with sister Lynda, she brought joy to generations of Kiwis.
Heart and Sole of the local music scene
Heart and Sole of the local music scene
For more than two decades, Duncan Sole has been a quiet constant in Selwyn’s evolving music scene - a guitarist, promoter, DJ, sound engineer and, above all, a connector of people.
Milford Track spots sell out within 30min
Milford Track spots sell out within 30min
The popular Milford Track was mostly sold out within half an hour of bookings opening today, with thousands queuing online to secure a spot.
Was TVNZ's political editor 'hounded' into resigning?
Was TVNZ's political editor 'hounded' into resigning?
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigned after scrutiny over comments she made during drinks in Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office a year ago.
Westlife to play Wolfbrook Arena
Westlife to play Wolfbrook Arena
Irish pop group Westlife will return to NZ for the first time in 20 years and are set to play in Christchurch as part of their 25th anniversary tour.
Auction promises some big prizes
Auction promises some big prizes
The owner of a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder promises to whisk the successful bidder away to lunch if they win the final lot offered at an upcoming auction in Rangiora.
Actor Sam Neill cancer-free
'I'm not afraid to die, but it would annoy me': Actor Sam Neill cancer-free
Sir Sam Neill says he is cancer-free and credits a groundbreaking new therapy for it.
Wheels Week+ rolls into town
Wheels Week+ rolls into town
The iconic Wheels Week+ starts on Sunday, and promises to create a "hell-of-a-good vibe around Ashburton".
Win tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Win tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Isaac Theatre Royal
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the golden ticket musical to delight audiences in Christchruch from April 23 to May 9.
Big prizes up for grabs in short video competition
Big prizes up for grabs in short video competition
Organisers of the My China Story International Short Video Competition are seeking entries from Christchurch.
Free driver signing session for Supercars fans
Free driver signing session for Supercars fans
Supercars will mark its first-ever visit to the South Island with a free fan event in the central city on the eve of the inaugural ITM Christchurch Super 440.
Parakiore racks up 360,000 visits in first few months
Parakiore racks up 360,000 visits in first few months
Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to Christchurch's new Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in the three months after it opened to the public.
'I didn’t really want to even start ballet'
'I didn’t really want to even start ballet'
As a young dancer growing up in Christchurch, Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson did just about anything to avoid ballet.