Suzy Cato over the moon after award recognition
Children’s entertainer Suzy Cato has been presented with a Wildlife Ambassador Award.
Entertainment
Classic fighters airshow cancelled
Classic fighters airshow cancelled
The classic fighters airshow near Blenheim over Easter weekend has been cancelled due to the severe weather forecast.
Sam Neill on Ardern, Putin and Pitt
'I think she was a great PM': Sam Neill on Jacinda Ardern, Vladimir Putin and Brad Pitt
For actor Sam Neill, life has never been about Hollywood glitz or chasing stardom. It’s about hard work and cultivating more than just grapes on his South Island vineyard.
Get ready to paw-ty in the pool
Get ready to paw-ty in the pool this weekend
Christchurch's eagerly anticipated pooch pool parties will return to the city this weekend.
Monster truck mayhem at Hot Wheels show
Monster truck mayhem at Hot Wheels show
Have you ever yearned to see your Hot Wheels cars come to life in front of your very eyes?
Breaking Plates 'an unforgettable experience'
Review: Breaking Plates 'an unforgettable experience'
Set in the heart of Christchurch, Breaking Plates tells the captivating story of The Santorini Greek Restaurant, a beloved local institution where a fun-loving family creates an unforgettable experience every night.
Waimate to Radio Hauraki
Waimate-born media personality takes prime time slot at Radio Hauraki
A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.
Bladers ready for battle
Bladers ready for battle
Beybladers young and old are preparing for battle this weekend in downtown Ashburton.
Minister blocks TAB's $150m casino deal
'Not under my watch': Minister blocks TAB's $150m casino deal
The TAB offered a $150 million deal to the government in a bid to secure a lucrative online casino licence.
Funds raised for treatment
Concert raises more than $10k for Christchurch police officer
An all female lineup of musicians sang their hearts out to help raise funds for a Christchurch police officer's $800,000 cancer treatment.
Threat of job cuts at Shortland Street
Threat of job cuts looming over staff at TVNZ's Shortland Street
TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff about possible job cuts, as the production company behind the soap adjusts to making fewer episodes.
Breaking Plates - The Musical returns
Breaking Plates - The Musical: A cultural triumph coming back to Christchurch
After a triumphant debut in 2023, Breaking Plates - The Musical is returning to Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal from March 20-23.
Jacinda Ardern's new book due out in September
Christchurch illustrator hopes Jacinda Ardern's new book 'brings joy to parents'
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has written her first children's book - Mum's Busy Work.
‘Tinā’ helps us remember our teachers
Review: Tinā helps quake-traumatised Chch private school students
Formidable teacher Tinā and her choir of upper-class Christchurch private school misfits use music to work through their earthquake trauma.
How street art is redefining the city
How street art is redefining Christchurch
The FLARE Ōtautahi Street Art Festival showed how much Christchurch has changed since the February 2011 quake.
Hospital staff step up for City2Surf
City2Surf: Christchurch Hospital staff step up to the challenge
A team from Christchurch Hospital's nephrology department are taking on the CORDE City2Surf this Sunday to raise awareness for World Kidney Day.
'Moore' music and glamour to help fund cancer treatment
'Moore' music and glamour to help fund cancer treatment
Family and friends are not done fundraising for Christchurch police officer Sophie Moore’s $800,000 cancer treatment.
Thousands soak up the sun and sounds in Selwyn
Thousands soak up the sun and sounds at Selwyn festival
About 7000 festival-goers descended on Lincoln Domain for the Selwyn Sounds music festival on Saturday.
Gene Hackman, wife found dead at home
Actor Gene Hackman, wife found dead alongside dog at home
Gene Hackman, the intense character actor who won two Oscars in a more than 60-year career, has died alongside his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, and their dog at home.
Meet the Shirleys - all 37 of them
Meet the Shirleys - all 37 of them
A Christchurch club for women named Shirley will celebrate its 25th birthday on March 1-2.