Jenny-May quits Breakfast show
Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson will leave her role at the morning show later this month after TVNZ announced plans to "refresh" the programme in 2026.
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Outdoor swimming pools open across the city
Outdoor swimming pools open across the city
Christchurch City Council's five outdoor summer swimming pools and eight paddling pools will open this weekend.
Music festival expected to get green light
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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.
Banksy artworks coming to Chch
Banksy artworks coming to Christchurch for the first time
More than 150 original works by the famous yet elusive street artist, Banksy, are coming to Christchurch for the first time in December.
Electric Avenue line-up released
Electric Avenue line-up released
The line-up for the Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch next year has been announced.