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Music festival expected to pass final hurdle within 'next few days'

Organisers of a three-day New Year's music festival in Christchurch are expecting the event to pass its final hurdle next week.

Pool complex to close in January

A public pool complex in Christchurch is set to close for four weeks in early January for scheduled maintenance.

Spring fair returns to Hororātā

The Hororātā Spring Fair will be held on Monday at the Hororātā Domain.

Equestrian passion fuels A&P show runner

Equestrian passion fuels A&P show runner

A lifelong passion for equestrian led Rachael Robinson to take over the reins of the 152nd Rangiora Show this weekend.

US actress Diane Keaton dies

Diane Keaton had her own signature style. Photo: Getty Images

US actress Diane Keaton dies

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, famed for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather films and First Wives Club, has died. She was 79.

Big names tipped for summer tour line-up

About 16,000 concertgoers soaked up the sounds in 2023. PHOTO: TRACEY ROXBURGH

Big names tipped to join Summer Concert Tour line-up

A star-studded line-up of international performers has been promised when the Summer Concert Tour lands in Wānaka for the first time in January.

$5m fine for casino

'Serious systemic deficiencies': $5m fine for Christchurch Casino

Christchurch Casino has been handed a $5m penalty for breaching its obligations under anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws.

Kora headline free New Year’s concert

Renowned Aotearoa band Kora will play on New Year’s Eve at North Hagley Park. Photo: CCC

Kora to headline free New Year’s Eve concert in Christchurch

New Zealand band Kora will headline Christchurch's free New Year’s Eve party at Hagley Park on December 31.

Testing out the water playground

Testing out the Parakiore adventure playground

A key part of a highly anticipated $500 million Christchurch swimming pool complex has been brought to life.

Harry Enfield announces Isaac Theatre Royal show

Iconic English comedian Harry Enfield has added a Christchurch show to his upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Fans angry at scalpers reselling festival tickets

Fans angry at scalpers reselling Electric Avenue tickets

Electric Avenue fans have blasted scalpers for reselling tickets after the Christchurch festival sold out in minutes.

Robert Redford dies aged 89

Robert Redford arrives for the international premiere of The Old Man & the Gun at the Toronto...

'It's not easy being Robert Redford': Movie legend dies aged 89

US actor Robert Redford, the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man, has died at the age of 89.

Festival fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

Electric Avenue fans angry, frustrated and ticketless

Music fans scrambling for tickets to Christchurch's Electric Avenue festival have vented their anger and frustration at missing out after pre-sale systems were not up to scratch.

The Chase star coming to Chch for charity quiz

The Chase star coming to Chch for charity quiz

The Chase's Shaun Wallace will be in Christchurch this November for a Cure Kids Quiz Night.

Music video nets over 1m views

Music video filmed on Gloucester St nets 1m views in a few hours

A new music video filmed in Christchurch has attracted more than a million views on YouTube in just a few hours.

Plan to reduce noise levels at music festival

Plan to reduce noise levels at music festival in Bottle Lake

The organisers of the Rolling Meadows music festival at Christchurch's Bottle Lake from December 29-31 are now working on ways to reduce the noise levels after complaints from nearby residents.