'I didn’t really want to even start ballet'
As a young dancer growing up in Christchurch, Joshua Guillemot-Rodgerson did just about anything to avoid ballet.
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Secret to making a good scarecrow
Find out the secret to making a good scarecrow
The Methven Scarecrow Trail starts on Saturday and runs through the school holidays.
Radio man's time at Compass FM at an end
Radio man's time at Rangiora-based Compass FM at an end
Mike Le Petit has had a profound effect on the structure and future of radio in Canterbury and across NZ.
Library finally reopening
Christchurch community library reopening
The Parklands Library will reopen to visitors from April 7 after a lengthy quake-strengthening project.
New era for arts venue as Cribb bids farewell
New era for arts venue as Cribb bids farewell
Darryl Cribb has been single-handedly running the Lyttelton Arts Factory for the past 10 years, but he recently made the decision to step back.
Women’s health issue 'not talked about enough'
Women’s health issue 'not talked about enough'
A women’s health issue will be stripped bare at a woolshed in the Peel Forest north of Geraldine on Sunday.
Crusaders ready to move into new stadium
'Going to be an absolute game changer': Crusaders ready to move into new stadium
With Christchurch's new stadium opening in a few weeks, the Crusaders are facing a significant change - leaving their home fortress behind and adapting to life under the roof.
Split Enz to play at Wolfbrook Arena
Split Enz add Wolfbrook Arena show to their upcoming tour
A Christchurch concert date has been added to Split Enz's national tour at the start of May.
Mel Schilling from Married at First Sight dies
Mel Schilling from Married at First Sight dies
Australia's Married at First Sight expert Mel Schilling has died aged 54 after cancer spread to her brain.
Take a look inside the new stadium
'Worth the wait': Free chance to take a look inside the new stadium
The gates to Christchurch's new $683 million stadium will be opened up to about 15,000 members of the public during a free community day on May 2.
Big gig promoters accused of holding govt to ransom
Big gig promoters accused of holding govt to ransom
Concert promoters have been accused of holding the government to ransom over funding for big events while home grown talent is left out.
Author gets shoutout from Meghan Markle
Christchurch author gets shoutout from Meghan Markle
A book of poems about motherhood has been dog-eared and shared by Meghan Markle on her social media.
Robbie Williams coming to new stadium
Robbie Williams coming to new stadium
Popstar Robbie Williams is set to play at One New Zealand Stadium on November 28. It will be the English singer's first concert in Christchurch for 25 years.
Bell to headline music festival
Kaylee Bell headlining Leeston music festival
It will be a day of line dancing and cowboy boots at the Country in the Country music festival in Canterbury on Saturday.
Cool down after the City2Surf
Cool down after the City2Surf with an exclusive two-for-one pool deal
Take the opportunity to cool down after the FreshChoice City2Surf on Sunday, March 15, with a special two-for-one deal at selected Christchurch swimming pools.
Railway man 'lost for words' on TV
Railway man 'lost for words' during surprise TV interview
It takes a lot to render Harry Andrew speechless but that was exactly the case before he appeared on TVNZ's Seven Sharp.
Museum to reveal hidden treasures
Museum to reveal hidden treasures
Canterbury Museum is offering people a chance to take a look at some of the hidden treasures being stored in its temporary collections area.
City2Surf: A chance to become a healthier you
City2Surf: A chance to become a healthier you
It’s not too late to sign up for the FreshChoice City2Surf on March 15 - and it could be the goal that springboards you into a healthier lifestyle.
Beach Boys star to play Isaac Theatre Royal
Beach Boys star to perform at Isaac Theatre Royal
An original member of the iconic United States surf rock band, The Beach Boys, will perform in Christchurch on July 4.
'Disappointing having our work undervalued in that way'
'Disappointing having our work undervalued in that way'
A secondary school band due to support the Foo Fighters in Christchurch next year has still not been paid for a council-backed New Year’s Eve performance.