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Myths about your pets
Myths about your pets
What does it really mean when your dog wags its tail? Why do they sometimes like to eat poo? Animal behaviourist Dr Zazie Todd answers some of the curly pet questions.
'I wear my heart right on my forehead'
Christchurch soul singer: 'I wear my heart right on my forehead'
Whether she's writing deeply personal songs or counselling someone through a tough time, Christchurch-born and raised soul singer Ladi6 believes we're all in this together.
The search for Orson Welles' missing masterpiece
The search for Orson Welles' missing masterpiece
Josh Grossberg, a New York-based documentarian and journalist, has been on an exhaustive search to find the "Holy Grail of cinema".
Buyer believes painting listed for $200 is $31K McCahon
Buyer believes painting listed for $200 is $31K McCahon
A painting thought to be worth about $200 has instead sold for over $31,000 in the United Kingdom, after it was identified as a work by famed Canterbury artist Colin McCahon.
Average wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
Average wedding $87,000, wedding planner says
When Nichole Croasdale married her husband, David, at the end of last year, she had to increase the budget from what she initially planned to spend.
Woman runs 10 marathons dressed as a chicken
Christchurch woman runs 10 marathons in 10 days dressed as a chicken
A Christchurch woman has run a marathon a day for 10 days straight around Hagley Park to raise money for a mental health and addiction recovery charity.
How Finnegan 'changed our lives for the better'
Raise the Woof: How Finnegan 'changed our lives for the better'
Nina Romain was into cats before she adopted her american staffordshire, Finnegan, from Christchurch's Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust.
Should kids be banned from social media?
Poll: Former Facebook executive says kids should be banned from social media
A former Facebook executive who was once the company's figurehead in Australia and NZ argues children under 16 should be banned from social media. Do you agree with him?
Artist Bill Hammond's bolthole up for sale
Artist Bill Hammond's bolthole up for sale
The bush-clad bolthole of one of New Zealand's most famous artists is on the market, complete with artworks painted directly on the walls.
Influencer loses her battle with cancer
21-year-old social media influencer loses her cancer battle
A "courageous" Christchurch woman who documented her battle with incurable cancer on TikTok and Instagram over the past year has died aged just 21.
Support for dark sky reserve
Support for dark sky reserve on Banks Peninsula
Initial meetings have confirmed community support to turn Banks Peninsula into a dark sky reserve.
Suzy Cato over the moon after award recognition
Suzy Cato over the moon after award recognition
Children’s entertainer Suzy Cato has been presented with a Wildlife Ambassador Award.
Lifetime by the waves for 'father of surf club'
'Father of the surf club': A lifetime by the waves in Waimairi
Curiosity can sometimes lead to trouble - but for Christchurch surf club patron John Hughes it started a lifelong passion.
Elevating street art to new heights
12-storey mural elevates street art to new heights in Christchurch
It took over three weeks to create using 250 litres of paint and 200 spray cans - but it was worth the effort to bring NZ's tallest mural to life on the wall of a Christchurch hotel.
Drink spiking victim advocates for awareness of risks
Drink spiking victim advocates for awareness of risks
With drink spiking a continual problem, an Auckland writer is advocating to raise awareness and decrease victims' feelings of shame.
How much more expensive is it to be single?
How much more expensive is it to be single?
Being single can be more expensive - but have you ever wondered how much more it costs to live life alone?
Breaking Plates - The Musical returns
Breaking Plates - The Musical: A cultural triumph coming back to Christchurch
After a triumphant debut in 2023, Breaking Plates - The Musical is returning to Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal from March 20-23.
Threat of job cuts at Shortland Street
Threat of job cuts looming over staff at TVNZ's Shortland Street
TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff about possible job cuts, as the production company behind the soap adjusts to making fewer episodes.
Jacinda Ardern's new book due out in September
Christchurch illustrator hopes Jacinda Ardern's new book 'brings joy to parents'
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has written her first children's book - Mum's Busy Work.