Teachers say the strike is not about the money.
On Wednesday, over 2000 Cantabrian teachers fought for better conditions for the children and more time to plan and teach.
Behind the scenes of Cup Day
Over 23,000 people attended New Zealand’s Cup Day, but how much preparation actually goes into making an event like this?
Free sunscreen dispensers in Christchurch parks
Last week SkinCan launched an initiative which will see free sunscreen at two popular playgrounds.
Primary school teachers are striking
After a week of voting the result is in: on the week of November 12th primary school teachers across the country will walk off the job.
Zero-emission buses are in Christchurch’s future.
City leaders want to fast track Environment Canterbury’s plan to have zero-emission transport by 2030.
Nature could help your mental heath
‘Let Nature In’ has been the theme for this years New Zealand Mental Health Awareness week.
Is Christchurch still known as the Garden City?
A nickname for Christchurch thats been here for as long as we can remember. But post-earthquake, is this slogan becoming a thing of the past
Sensibel
A promotion aimed at creating awareness about Sensibel, both around how it works and its wider application in communities.
News bulletin, June 5, 2018
Schools battling a teacher shortage crisis, bees buzzing in Christchurch red zone, and toes tapping at NZ Dance Awards.
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We take a look into freedom camping, find out about plastic bags in supermarkets and if you need downtime, we know what can help.
Public unhappy about possible zone change
Cashmere High school have proposed new zone changes to the Ministry of Education.
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Find out about what Christchurch’s canines can expect in the future, look into the theatre scene and it’s struggles and much more!
Christchurch schools get mental health funding
15 Canterbury primary schools have gained access to 7 mental health professionals for children who are still traumatised by the earthquakes.
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Find out about ANZAC day, learn what's in your prescription medication and listen in on NZ music month.
Nurses feel unsafe walking to their cars at night
They are scared for their safety with the lack of late night security and parking around the Christchurch hospital.
Is the cost of primary care an issue?
A spokesperson for the elderly says the exspense of GP's is the reason the emergency department is so overloaded.
Sex workers are moving away from residential areas
A new report by the council shows Christchurch's street based sex workers are moving away from working around peoples homes.
Pilots say drones are a big risk to airline safety
A pilots association says it's not opposed to drones but supports Air New Zealand's call for better rules and regulations.
Cashmere High student found dead on way to school
A year 13 student collapsed in Opawa Road yesterday morning from a medical event.
A youth dies on walk to school
Police confirm a school boy has died this morning.
$34 million windfall estimated for Dunedin
Ed Sheeran's three sold out shows this Easter weekend at the covered Forsyth Barr stadium mean big revenue for locals in Dunedin.
Residential value of Kiwi properties at $1trillion
Property Institute and property market data company, Valocity, shows New Zealand housing has gone up over 40% since 2015.
Tributes flowing for teens killed in crash
Hundreds of online posts are paying tribute to the two Christchurch 16-year-olds who died in a car crash Sunday morning.
Lantern Festival brings crowds into the city
Nearly 40,000 people gathered at Avon river to celebrate a different culture.
Quake City opens in new location
The new, permanent location is part of normality returning to Christchurch, city councillor Deon Swiggs says.
Public gives thumbs up to cathedral restoration
The decision to restore Christ Church Cathedral gets backing from residents.