Canterbury University students stripped to their undies and braved a chilly run around campus this week — all for a good cause. More than 50 students gathered for the Engineers Without Borders undie run, which collected the clothes the students stripped for the Christchurch City Mission. Event co-ordinator Claire Wild said students… Read More »UC students strip to their undies for charity
New Zealand’s parliament has a rich history of protesters turning into gamekeepers. Some of these protesters-cum-politicians, such as Sue Bradford, protest at full volume. People know who they are. Some are much quieter, and are almost never seen with a banner in hand, but they are vocal in other ways.… Read More »Tony Milne: campaigning for change
Fifth-year medical student, Ella Nicholas is completing an Orthopedics and Neurology round at Christchurch Hospital — and pursuing a world-class kayaking career. Nicholas placed 18th in her division at the 2012 London Olympics and has her sights set on a medal at the Rio Olympics in two years time. Born… Read More »Olympic canoeist finds balance on and off the water
Owners of Christchurch’s only central-city cinema, Alice Cinematheque, plan to open a second theatre later this year based at The Tannery in Woolston. Alice’s managing director Jeremy Stewart said the expansion would enable the cinema to offer a bigger selection of movies. The theatre was the first and only cinema to open within… Read More »Alice Cinematheque to open second theatre
University of Canterbury law students are volunteering their time to help Christchurch residents take court action against the Earthquake Commission (EQC). The group action, led by law firm Anthony Harper, has 147 claimants. The action is seeking a declaratory judgment that EQC is not meeting its obligations under the Earthquake… Read More »Law students take on EQC
A Christchurch social housing development worth nearly $50 million has opened its first units. The eight independent one-bedroom units are the first of 60 units in a programme aimed at housing the city’s most vulnerable, including those with mental health and addiction issues. The housing complex is run by mental… Read More »Charities expand into social housing development
University of Canterbury students will lose their campus bus service under proposed changes to the Metrostar route. Environment Canterbury (ECan) is consulting on its Metro Bus Services Review, which includes a proposal to replace the Metrostar with a new line. The Metrostar starts in New Brighton and heads to Halswell,… Read More »Metro review will scrap university bus service
UC Journalism students will be broadcasting live on RDU over the next fortnight, producing daily news packages for a midday and an updated 1pm bulletin. It’s a big ask for students so soon in the year, but they’re keen, talented and already have some great stories to share. Tune in… Read More »UC journalism students go to air
A Redwood programmer has won the South Island leg of the national RAW Comedy Quest stand-up competition without uttering a single word. Thane Pullan beat seven other finalists at a packed Twisted Hop in Woolston to win a spot in the national finals of the RAW Comedy Quest in Auckland.… Read More »Redwood Programmer Wins Comedy Fest
Worried Christchurch cyclists are using footpaths instead of biking on busy roads after the death of student nurse Sharla Haerewa. Haerewa, 22, was killed after she was hit by a truck while cycling on Lincoln Rd to work. Several cyclists who spoke to The Press said they often felt unsafe… Read More »Cyclists spooked into riding footpaths
