New stadium's first live show revealed
Six60 will join with Synthony to provide the first live music set at Christchurch's brand new One New Zealand Stadium in May next year.
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Most popular library books this year
Most popular books at Christchurch libraries this year
Readers often turned to stories of wartime resilience, high-stakes thrillers and immersive fantasy, based on this year’s borrowing figures from Christchurch libraries.
Get ready for the Kaiapoi Christmas parade
Get ready for the Kaiapoi Christmas parade
North Canterbury will herald in the festive season on Saturday with the Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival & Santa Parade.
Meet the UC professor living on the edge
Survival in the extreme: Meet the Canterbury professor living on the edge
He’s been called the Indiana Jones of microbiology. Canterbury University Professor Matthew Stott goes to the ends of the earth in his quest to study life in the planet’s most hostile environments.
Christmas Experience gets 'bigger and bigger'
Shands Rd Christmas Experience gets 'bigger and bigger'
When the sun sets on Friday and the switch turns on, the "graveyard" on Shands Rd will come alive and transform into Christchurch’s very own Christmas wonderland.
British disco queen heading to Chch
British disco queen heading to Chch
British popstar Sophie Ellis-Bextor will serve her glossy disco pop up to fans in Christchurch in February.
World Buskers Festival unveils 2026 line-up
World Buskers Festival unveils 2026 line-up
Christchurch is gearing up for 10 days of world-class street performances when the 33rd World Buskers Festival starts in January.
Stars align in Christchurch
Stars align in Christchurch: Priscilla Presley, Cliff Richard out on the town
Two icons of the music industry have met up in Christchurch for a night out before they appear separately on stage on Wednesday.
National Geographic photo exhibition opens
Orana Wildlife Park hosts National Geographic photo exhibition
A National Geographic photographic exhibition showcasing more than 70 awe-inspiring moments from the animal kingdom has opened at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch.
Jenny-May quits Breakfast show
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.
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.