Historic lodge to be rented out
Historic Riccarton lodge set to become a rental home
A historic Christchurch lodge, built in 1865 and once owned by the ‘father of New Zealand horse racing’, will soon be available for rent.
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From busking to the Selwyn Sounds stage
From busking at the Lyttelton Market to Selwyn Sounds
Flynn Adamson grew up listening to the music of his parents’ era - and now he has the chance to perform alongside some of those same artists at Selwyn Sounds this weekend.
Kiwis flock to low, no alcohol options
Kiwis flock to low, no alcohol options
But why do some cost the same as the full-strength options?
BAFTAS: Conclave, The Brutalist big winners
BAFTAS: Conclave, The Brutalist big winners
Papal selection thriller Conclave and period drama The Brutalist are the big winners at the BAFTA Film Awards, taking four prizes each.
Kiwi's rare Harry Potter book nets over $5k
Kiwi's rare Harry Potter book nets over $5k
A rare Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban book has gone for more than $5000 to an overseas buyer at a New Zealand-based online auction.
From the peninsula to the stratosphere
From Banks Peninsula to the stratosphere
A Christchurch aerospace company has successfully launched its solar-powered aircraft from Banks Peninsula into the stratosphere for the first time.
Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...
Anora, The Brutalist & Conclave vie for BAFTAs
Anora, The Brutalist and Conclave battle for best film at BAFTAs
Hollywood stars descend on London on Sunday for the BAFTAs, Britain's top movie honours, where the papal thriller Conclave and period drama The Brutalist look set to face competition from Anora.
Toto coming to Christchurch
Toto coming to Christchurch
United States band Toto will bring their Dogz of Oz tour to Wolfbrook Arena on April 26.
Residents prepare for final Hercules flyover
Wigram residents prepare for final Hercules flyover
The Royal New Zealand Air Force is warning a Christchurch neighbourhood to be ready for the roar of a low-flying C-130 Hercules.
Working longer for love - and money
Chch seniors working longer for love - and money
Retirement is becoming a distant prospect for many seniors in Christchurch as some choose to continue working - while others are forced to out of financial necessity.
Celebrating the queen of punk fashion
Celebrating the queen of punk fashion
The retrospective exhibition at Te Papa celebrates the work of punk pioneer Vivienne Westwood.
Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?
Brad Pitt to film in Queenstown?
Filming of a blockbuster American movie, Heart of the Beast, allegedly starring Hollywood mega-star Brad Pitt, starts in Queenstown in March.
Jay and Dozer make the perfect pair
'I knew he was the one instantly': Jay and Dozer make the perfect pair
Adopting 9-year-old Dozer from the Christchurch animal shelter was one of the best things to ever happen to Jay Lowe.
Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion
Sylvester fighting 'tsunami of superfast' fashion
Kate Sylvester's self-titled label is closing after "30 fabulous years", but her fight against fast fashion is only ramping up, and both have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
Sex Pistols set to play at the town hall
Sex Pistols set to play at the Christchurch Town Hall
For the first time in 30 years, the English punk rock band will visit New Zealand this April.
Daytripping in your backyard
Daytripping destinations in Canterbury
There are many places in Canterbury to take the family for a day trip during the holidays - at little or no cost. Here's your guide to some of the best spots.
Self-defence course fighting for its future
Self-defence course fighting for its future
A personal safety and self-defence programme for women that started in Christchurch in 1979 is at risk of closing due to funding cuts.
What to do when your leave doesn't cover the school holidays?
What to do when your leave doesn't cover the school holidays?
Thousands of parents across NZ are trying to work out how to juggle work and school holidays when kids get at least 12 weeks off a year while adults get only four.
Judges dish up a festive feast
From the courtroom to the kitchen: Judges dish up a festive feast
Judges traded their robes for aprons in Christchurch to deliver holiday cheer instead of verdicts.