New act starts on site of historic old theatre
A new luxury apartment and commercial building in the heart of Lyttelton’s shopping area is set to be completed by the end of the month.
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Food Truck Alley will now be held monthly
Food Truck Alley will now be held monthly
Diminishing visitor numbers are behind a Christchurch weekend food market’s decision to go monthly.
World tunes into his Jim's kite channel
Thousands of fans across the world tune into his Jim's kite channel
Jim Nicholls was "a young man of 69" when he started flying kites at a Christchurch beach.
F-22 fighter jets to be based at airport
F-22 fighter jets based at Christchurch Airport for airshow
Two F-22 Raptors in NZ for the Warbirds Over Wanaka event this Easter will operate out of Christchurch Airport.
Family-friendly summer activities to keep you entertained
Family-friendly summer activities to keep you entertained
Looking for something to do over the summer holidays with the family or on your own? Here are some events and activities to check out in Christchurch this month.
Robots set to take over library
Robots set to take over library
Young people in Christchurch will have a chance to learn about the future of robotics and artificial intelligence next week.
Country music festival a blast from the past
Country music festival a blast from the past
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' experiences are set to feature at the Waimakariri Country Music Festival next month.
Brakes go on new cycle trail builds
Brakes go on new cycle trail builds
A long-forgotten DOC policy that has suddenly been reactivated is creating a headache for riders trying to make new trails.
The most popular library books in 2025
What were Christchurch's most popular library books in 2025?
The most popular books at Christchurch libraries over the past year have been revealed.
Spotting fake poo at Hanmer Springs
Summer jobs: Spotting fake poo in the Hanmer Springs hot pools
During summer at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, the number of daily patrons swells to 4000 - plus 20 lifeguards to keep them all safe.
Film icon Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Film icon Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot's ability to subvert traditional gender roles made her not just a sex symbol, but a pop culture icon and a touchstone for shifting social attitudes.
Absurdist signs in CBD poke fun at officialdom
Absurdist signs in CBD poke fun at officialdom
A baffling sign on Christchurch's Cashel St instructs passers-by to slow their strolling to a new ultra-slow speed limit - but the fast walkers among us can relax.
A Kaiapoi community Christmas
A Kaiapoi community Christmas
The Kaiapoi Community Christmas Market will return on Saturday.
Which TV ads received the most complaints over 2025?
Which TV ads received the most complaints over 2025?
The Advertising Standards Authority has revealed the television ads that New Zealanders complained the most about this year.
Selwyn to get its own Monopoly game
Selwyn to get its own Monopoly game
What would you like to see on a Selwyn Monopoly board? That’s the question being asked of residents after a deal was signed with game maker Hasbro.
St Andrew's College's latest epic prize-giving
St Andrew's College students star in another epic prize-giving
A Christchurch secondary school's end-of-year prize-giving concert has become a legendary event.
Mel lands her first solo exhibition
Mel lands her first solo exhibition
Canterbury multi-disciplinary artist Mel Eaton laid out an ambitious set of goals at the start of the year, including leaving her full-time job and getting her first solo art exhibition.
Espionage, intrigue in Ashburton author's latest book
Espionage, intrigue in Ashburton author's latest book
The espionage and intrigue surrounding the Mr Is School for Spies has been solved in the latest tale by Ashburton author, Rachel Booth.
New stadium's first live show revealed
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.
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.