Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi’s decision to address journalists exclusively in te reo Māori has drawn widespread criticism. On Tuesday, Waititi spoke to the media only in te reo Māori, refusing ...

About 40,000 primary school teachers, principals, and support staff will strike on October 23rd to urge the Government to address students and educators’ issues in education. The decision comes amid ...

A partial solar eclipse will be visible across New Zealand on next week, with people in Canterbury expected to get a clear view. On Monday September 22, a rare partial solar eclipse should be visible ...

The Department of Conservation plans to increase predator control in South Island beech forests as forecast mass seeding this summer puts vulnerable native wildlife at high risk from introduced ...

The murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has turned attention to how online spaces influence real world violence. A former classmate of the suspect and an expert ...

Strong northwesterly winds and heavy rain is set to travel northwards up the South Island on Wednesday. The MetService has a Strong Wind Warning in place for the Canterbury High Country during ...

For the first time in public hospitals across Australasia, patients will benefit from increased access and faster, higher-resolution imaging as part of Health New Zealand’s digital innovation ...

Patients face lengthy waits at Christchurch’s 24 Hour Surgery on Madras Street on Tuesday, with the facility experiencing unusually high demand throughout the day. A spokesperson said large numbers of ...

Rock clearing work from tomorrow on State Highway 73 between Arthur’s Pass and Otira means that road users can expect short delays to their travel. The work by contractors for New Zealand Transport ...

With Benjamin Doyle forced to step down, there was never going to be a way back after his online behaviour. The vacancy has now been filled by former Papanui councillor Mike Davidson, who has ...

A Christchurch theatre has been crowned New Zealand’s Venue of the Year for hosting a sports event on their stage. The Isaac Theatre Royal (ITR) on Gloucester Street won the gong at the New Zealand ...

In celebration of International Heathers Day, it has been announced that the global phenomenon Heathers the Musical is coming to Christchurch. Following record-breaking seasons in London and New York, ...