Drug Education in a world of legal cannabis
Education experts and researchers are urging the government to fund a more progressive approach to harm prevention and drug education.
Workplace drug testing: Is it time for change?
Urine testing is the most common approach, however, some experts are critical of the method's effectiveness in judging cannabis impairment.
Borrowing over buying - a more sustainable future.
Mutu is a peer-to-peer rental marketplace that will enable its customers to borrow and lend items which would otherwise be collecting dust.
Vehicle maintenance in the drivers license test?
Four out of ten cars in New Zealand fail their WOF, is it time to introduce vehicle maintenance skills in drivers license tests?
Covid Dreams: documenting dreams for the future
University of Otago social anthropology lecturer, Susan Wardell, has been running an online dream diary from the comfort of home.
Small businesses able to sell online for free
New startup, Swiftly.nz, is providing free online storefronts for businesses who must move their sales to a digital platform in level 3
An Antarctic expedition's race against COVID-19
When news of the seriousness of the growing pandemic reached Antarctica it was almost too little too late for 15 Kiwi explorers.
COVID-19 testing in supermarkets begins
COVID-19 community testing clinics are being introduced in hotspots throughout the country.
New Zealand Identity and Media
This is the work of syndicate 5 where we were tasked with investigating New Zealand's identity in the media.
Speed limit changes for Woolston and Sumner?
Sumner speed limit may be reduced to 40kmh, while part of Ferry Rd in Woolston could be reduced to 30kmh.
Ministry of Awesome hunting for coding all-stars
The Ministry of Awesome and Ara Institute of Canterbury are teaming up to provide students an opportunity to show off their coding skills.
Racism awareness posters pop up around the city
Against Racism Ĺtautahi has teamed up with an artist to create posters that tell the real struggles of people in Christchurch.
Culture shines through Linwood pool concepts
New pool will be a place of not just activity, but a cultural landmark for Linwood and Christchurch.
Groups fear health impact of 5G network
But Spark mobile network manager says your microwave is more dangerous than 5G.
Crusaders players accused of homophobia
Crusaders management "devastated" and distressed" by allegation and implication of homophobic behaviour.
Traffic build up expected for northern commuters
Those travelling in from north of the city should expect delays due to congestion on the northern motorway coming past Kaiapoi.
Fifty parking spaces at Hagley Park could go
The transport logistics of primary school winter sports tournaments have led to requests for a layover bus parking zone on Harper Ave.
New tech accessory promises to reduce eye strain
A new blue light filtering screen protector has arrived on the New Zealand technology market with guarantees to reduce digital eye strain.