UC navigated difficult Covid year, says report
7 min ago University of Canterbury's annual report shows an increase in drop-outs and a fall in student satisfaction but also lots of positives.
Teacher under investigation for complaints by students denied injunction to stop gossip
7:14 PM A teacher tried to get an injunction to stop parents and students gossiping about an investigation into his conduct.
Councillors call for budget check after $5m swimming pool budget bungle
6:58 PM Christchurch council boss asks staff to double-check 10-year budget after major $5m accounting error surrounding closure of a community pool.
Building starts again for Ōtākaro Orchard food resilience project in Christchurch
Construction on the central city project stopped for over a year, but has started again after the budget was cut from $1.8 million to $700,000.
ECan asked to take urgent action to protect Hector's dolphins
An environmentalist has taken legal action asking Environment Canterbury to take urgent action after 13 local Hector's dolphin died in recent years.
Healthcare overhaul must include increase in resources, cancer care advocate says
Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining welcomes the decision to establish a national health agency, but says it's critical that there are adequate resources for everyone.
Man allegedly exposed himself at popular Christchurch park
Two Christchurch women were left on edge after one allegedly saw a naked man touching himself near a park popular with families.
Tears, murder and hate crimes: Young actor's moving role in Christchurch show
The story of the senseless murder of a gay man in 1998 has its New Zealand stage premiere in Christchurch this weekend.
Woman charged after alleged assault at popular Christchurch playground
A woman was seriously injured when she hit her head on concrete during the alleged assault at Christchurch's Margaret Mahy Playground.
Two 18-packs, some meth and a stolen car: Dunedin police catch driver on joyride
An eagle-eyed off-duty officer spied a car being driven erratically. Police soon discovered why.
Water meter proposal splits Mid-Canterbury public
A $5 million proposal to install water meters around the Ashburton district has polarised a community eager to put pen to paper.
Ashburton Council ‘confident’ speed limit overhaul addresses community concerns
A raft of changes to speed limits on busy Mid-Canterbury roads should address community concerns, the Ashburton District Council says.
Properties selling quicker than pre-Covid
Trade Me data shows houses are selling in 27 days on average.
Building blunder halts new home
Gail McDonald just wants her new house, but the build is in limbo because the next-door property crosses her boundary.
Olympic trampoline hopeful Maddie Davidson must wait to make history
As pioneering Kiwi trampolinist Maddie Davidson endures an agonising wait to make the Tokyo Olympics, she's learning new tricks - including the unusual Half Triffus.
Christchurch man sentenced for series of carjackings in a single afternoon
Dylan Jesse Brett and his accomplice attempted to carjack two vehicles, successfully stole three others, and assaulted three people in less than two hours.
Reforms offer chance to improve outcomes for Māori, Canterbury health provider says
Canterbury’s health bosses and Māori providers welcome the Government’s shake-up of the sector, but a local board member brands the changes “terrifying” and “undemocratic”.
Strong demand expected for new Gibbston Valley Resort sections.
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UC navigated difficult Covid year, says report
University of Canterbury's annual report shows an increase in drop-outs and a fall in student satisfaction but also lots of positives.
Tears, murder and hate crimes: Young actor's moving role in Christchurch show
The story of the senseless murder of a gay man in 1998 has its New Zealand stage premiere in Christchurch this weekend.
Inati and Hali's Lisa Levy shares her fave Christchurch dining spots
From North Canterbury pizza to suburban gelato, the innovative restaurant co-owner picks out five of the best places for foodies outside of the CBD.
