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Is Chch the coolest city in NZ?

'Mini Melbourne': Is Christchurch NZ's new capital of cool?

Is Christchurch becoming NZ's capital of cool? Some creatives and community leaders believe so and point to the city's post-quake cultural renaissance as evidence.

EVs, AI, augmented reality feature at tech expo

Lincoln University's electric tractor was a popular exhibit. Photo: Geoff Sloan

EVs, AI and augmented reality feature at tech expo

Thousands of technology enthusiasts got a glimpse of the future at the Smart Christchurch Innovation Expo.

Brick show brings Lego world to life

Chch couple's Lego creation to star at brick show

A Christchurch couple's Mad Hatter-inspired Lego creation will be one of the main attractions at the Dunedin Brick Show next weekend.

Dai Henwood's life with incurable bowel cancer

TV host and comedian Dai Henwood likens his brutal chemotherapy regime to "keeping a classic car on the road" in a new warts-and-all documentary series about his life with incurable bowel cancer.

Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

Dame Maggie Smith was a mistress of waspishness on stage and screen. Photo: Reuters

Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

Dame Maggie Smith, one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation with a career ranging from Shakespeare to Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, has died, aged 89.

Whimsical journey through the looking glass

Talented Chch composer's whimsical journey through the looking glass

Alexandra Hope Watson grew up reading Lewis Caroll - now she has turned 19 of his nonsense poems into a musical to be performed by the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra.

Take a Kid Fishing on Sunday

Hundreds of fish have been released into The Groynes lakes in Christchurch for the Take a Kid Fishing event.

Innovative tech on display

Innovative tech on display at Christchurch expo

A high-performance rally car, a 30m-long remote-piloted drone and a first-of-its-kind electric tractor will feature at the free Innovation Expo in Christchurch this weekend.

Two nights left to catch light and sound festival

Light and sound festival extended for two more nights at Botanic Gardens

A 2km trail bursting with light and sound displays through the Christchurch Botanic Gardens will be open for two more nights this Thursday and Friday.

‘Shogun’ makes history at Emmys

New Zealand-born actress Anna Sawai after accepting her award for best drama actress at the Emmy...

‘Shogun’ makes history at Emmys

Shogun, a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at the Emmy Awards, while Hacks upset defending comedy champion The Bear at TV's highest honours.

John Oliver credits 'majestic bird' for Emmys win

John Oliver's campaign for the pūteketeke raised global awareness of Aotearoa birds. Photo:...

John Oliver credits 'majestic bird' for Emmys win

US television host John Oliver has credited his 2024 Emmys win down to last year's Bird of the Century winner, the "majestic" pūteketeke.

High rollers get the cheese

Competitors put their bodies on the line as they pursued a 5kg cheese wheel down the slopes of a Canterbury ski field on Saturday.

Jessi's superhero saga set to take off

Jessica Dippenaar with mum Anneri. Jessica has written and self-published superhero saga Coco’s...

Jessi's superhero saga ready to take off

New Christchurch author, Jessi Dee, has just released her first book. Not bad for a 7-year-old Halswell school pupil whose real name is Jessica Dippenaar.