I'm a proud Cantabrian with a love of storytelling. My main interests journalistically lie in cultural/social/environmental issues and the arts.
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COHORT pt. II: The Strife of the Student Worker
With burnout on the rise, what hand does part-time employment have in the declining mental health of Kiwi students?
COHORT: The plight of the struggling student
As the cost-of-living hits a 32-year high, how are tertiary students faring?
Local preschool takes a stand for sustainability
A veggie stand run a North Christchurch kindergarten is distributing leftover food to the community as part of a nationwide campaign to reduce waste.
Charlotte Thieme went along to have a look.
Medicinal Cannabis: it's time to stir the pot
Details of the 2020 referendum for recreational cannabis have been released, while legalisation of medicinal use is still being discussed.
Artists on the hunt for source of anon message
Coffin-shaped plaques were delivered in the dead of night to arts organisations across the city... now the hunt is on for those responsible.
Traffic congestion proposal slows to a stand-still
The idea to create a shared turning and cycle lane outside Christ the King school has not received the green light from locals.
"I'd rather live illegally, than die legally."
Advocates for medicinal cannabis aim to stir the pot - and legalise it.
Families react to alleged gunman's appearance
The murder-accused made his second appearance in Christchurch's High Court today.
Anglican parish creates moving Mosque memorial
An Anglican Parish in Merivale took remembrance a step further following the Christchurch terror attacks.
All Souls Merivale installed a poignant tribute to the 50 attack victims by putting a call o…
Alleged mosque gunman makes first court appearance
Brenton Harrison Tarrant was arrested following the attack that left 49 dead.
BREAKING: Shots fired in central Christchurch
In breaking news, shots have been fired at Al Noor Mosque on Deans Avenue in Christchurch Central.
Armed police and ambulances are on the scene, with what is believed to be an armed and active gunma…
Have you seen this gargoyle?
The owners have appealed to the public to be on the look-out for "Julian" the gargoyle.
Woman dead after stabbing on Ilam Rd
A woman is dead, and two people are in a serious condition, following a stabbing on Ilam Rd in Christchurch.
Christchurch city stands with nature
It was a big day for Christchurch nature-lovers in the CBD on Saturday.
Woman fined for fishing in marine reserve
A British woman claims she didn't see the signs after being caught fishing in Pōhatu Marine Reserve on Banks Peninsula.
Native plants show medicinal potential
Native plants could be considered as a possible source of pharmaceutical drugs in New Zealand.
Hereford St upgrade slated online
Christchurch City Council has opened a public feedback forum for their proposed Hereford St plans.
Happy locals, unhappy tourists
Residents say Container mall closure was necessary, but tourists are disappointed the attraction is gone.
Phone scammers clever with accents
Reports of Kiwi-sounding scammers "just the tip of the iceberg", says online safety organisation.