Priscilla Presley coming to the Isaac Theatre Royal
Priscilla Presley will visit Christchurch in November to share her personal stories and memories of her life married to rock and roll legend Elvis.
Entertainment
Big break for Ara music student
'Beyond anything I expected': Big break for talented Ara musician
Ara Institute of Canterbury student Daniel Harris has been named a finalist in the prestigious NZSO Todd Young Composer Awards after completing just his second ever work for a full orchestra.
Sustainable chic on the catwalk for jetty fundraiser
Sustainable chic on the catwalk for jetty fundraiser
The Loons in Lyttelton will be transformed into a runway on Saturday night for Harbour Couture - a sustainable fashion gala raising funds to help repay the loan used to restore the Governors Bay jetty.
Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office
'Huge milestone': Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office
Tinā follows a choir teacher who is grieving the death of her daughter in the February 22, 2011, Christchurch earthquake.
Cassie stuns judges on The Voice Australia
Chch pop star stuns judges on The Voice Australia
Award-winning Christchurch singer Cassie Henderson has blown away the panel of celebrity judges at an audition for reality competition show The Voice Australia.
Board game creator scores big win
Canterbury board game creator scores big win
A Cheviot man has gone global with his board game creation, taking out the highest honour in the world of tabletop gaming.
Ozzy Osbourne's wild request when he came to NZ
Ozzy Osbourne's wild request when he came to NZ
The music promoter who brought Black Sabbath to NZ in 1973 said the frontman was "calm and jovial" despite his edgy reputation.
Ed Sheeran to play at Apollo Projects Stadium
Ed Sheeran to play at Apollo Projects Stadium
British pop star Ed Sheeran is returning to New Zealand’s shores as part of his Loop tour early next year.
Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76
Ozzy Osbourne, frontman of 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, has died at the age of 76.
Fundraising rock concert for Methven Lions
Fundraising rock concert for Methven Lions
Three-piece rock band Bulletproof Convertible will return to Mid Canterbury for a Dead Rockers Ball on Saturday to raise funds for the Methven Lions.
Exhibition digs up lost cemetery stories
Exhibition digs up lost stories from the city’s oldest cemeteries
A new exhibition aims to shed light on the stories from Christchurch’s oldest cemeteries.
Sky TV to buy Three owner Discovery NZ
Sky TV to buy Three owner Discovery NZ
Sky TV has agreed to fully acquire TV3 owner Discovery New Zealand for $1.
Founder of Fat Freddy's Drop dies
Founder of Fat Freddy's Drop dies
Christopher Ta'aloga Faiumu – better known simply as Mu – died suddenly on Wednesday.
Tadpole reincarnated for Go Live Festival
Tadpole reincarnated for Go Live Festival
Well-known Kiwi rock band Tadpole are ready to rock at the Go Live Festival in Christchurch next month.
Lewis Capaldi to play Christchurch show
Scottish musician Lewis Capaldi to play Christchurch show
Lewis Capaldi has returned from a two-year hiatus with a surprise Glastonbury gig - and has now added a Christchurch show to his calendar.
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Up-and-coming Canterbury ballet talent Tāmati Graham is home for about two months as he prepares for a second stint overseas.
Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by problems before death - coroner
Hamish Kilgour overwhelmed by problems before death - coroner
A coroner has found NZ musician Hamish Kilgour was overwhelmed by life's challenges before his death in Christchurch.
The Court Theatre - back on centre stage
The Court Theatre - back on centre stage
"We stayed the course and, my God, we’re delighted with what we have." That is how Court Theatre artistic advisor Ross Gumbley feels about their new $56m home in central Christchurch.
Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game
'Created by a 16yo in three or four days': Millions going mad for NZ-made garden game
Grow a Garden, a NZ-made game where players plant virtual seeds and grow exotic plants, had 20 million people playing it at once last weekend.
Dead Video alive
'It was a total risk, but I was stubborn': Dead Video alive
When Evan Kiddey first opened Dead Video in Christchurch, he was given one piece of advice by everyone he spoke to: “Don’t do it”. Now his retro video store is standing strong in the face of the digital era.