A helping hand: Supporting whānau in need
A team of 14 volunteers is making a difference in an eastern Ōtautahi suburb, providing free kai and everyday essentials.
Students complete 24 hour walk in gumboots
Students spent 24 hours walking around Te Kaha in gumboots to raise awareness for mental health.
Animals staying longer in SPCA care
As unemployment and living costs increase, animals are facing an uphill battle for adoption at the SPCA.
'I feel like I've watched the world get worse'
Cost of living, relationships, independence, and the future; the reasons people are choosing not to have kids.
Petition proposed over Kmart sand issue
After being awarded a payout from Kmart over contaminated pay sand, a Christchurch couple is calling on the Government to do more.
$47,000 raised for grieving family
More than $47,000 has been raised in just two days for grieving parents who lost their child after sudden dog attack.
AI data centre protest draws crowd
Hyperscale data centre protests have been happening across the country. This week, Christchurch followed suit.
Greyhounds ready for life beyond racing
As greyhound racing comes to an end in New Zealand, efforts are underway to ensure every retired racer finds a home.
Turning grief into action on the roads
After losing a loved one in a drink-driving crash, UC student Mia Donaldson is launching a SADD club to challenge dangerous driving culture among young people.
More foster homes needed for vulnerable animals
Cold nights are pushing more animals into need.