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[ad_1] Police has today praised the courage and strength of victims and survivors following the life without parole sentencing of the man who carried out the 15 March 2019 terror attacks. Brenton Harrison Tarrant, 29, was this afternoon sentenced at the High Court in Christchurch to life in prison without parole. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster…
[ad_1] Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is praising the courage of the mosque attack victims who addressed the High Court this week at the sentencing of the man responsible for the mass shootings. “Since the atrocious act of terror unfolded in our city on 15 March 2019 our Muslim community has taught us much about peace,…
[ad_1] Timaru District Council has appointed the architect for one of its key CBD regeneration projects. Architectus has been appointed as lead architect for redevelopment of the Theatre Royal and creation of the new Heritage Facility on South Stafford Street, with theatre and acoustics specialists Marshall Day and heritage specialists Dave Pearson Architects forming part…
[ad_1] Moves to see the University of Canterbury (UC) deliver the most advanced, smart cities focused MBA programme are under way as the University becomes the first university globally to sign as a Research and Knowledge Partner with the Smart Cities Council. Under the agreement, students in UC’s newly launched Connected MBA programme will have…
[ad_1] The five-storey building, which sits on the edge of Cathedral Square, has just become one of the few public buildings in New Zealand to be awarded a 5 Green Star – Custom Design Certified Rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). The award is recognition of the building’s eco-friendly design. It shows…
[ad_1] This year the Forrester Gallery is celebrating half a century of the annual exhibition the Burns Memorial. The Burns Memorial Exhibition is always a highlight of the galleries programme. Last year we ran the exhibition online due to the gallery being closed for refurbishment, so we are really looking forward to having a show…
[ad_1] It will be celebrations all round for one lucky Powerball player from Christchurch after taking home $10.5 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The $10.5 million prize is made up of $10 million from Powerball First Division and $500,000 from Lotto First Division. The winning ticket was sold at Bishopdale…
[ad_1] Otago researchers examining the impacts of post-earthquake cordons on residents and businesses say policy makers should pre-plan for cordon use to minimise negative outcomes. A team from the University of Otago’s Centre for Sustainability has produced a paper examining the short and long-term impacts of post-earthquake cordons, using data collected on cordon use following…
[ad_1] The impact of Antarctic ice sheet collapse caused by increasing carbon emissions is among climate change threats Professor Bruce Glavovic has been researching (photo credit/NOAA-Unsplash). From Antarctic ice sheet collapse to Whanganui river flooding – there’s not much in the sphere of climate change impacts Professor Bruce Glavovic hasn’t explored as a contributing writer/editor…
[ad_1] The Darfield War Memorial will light up tonight and tomorrow night as Selwyn remembers the 10th anniversary of the 4 September earthquake that struck near Darfield. Selwyn District Council is joining Christchurch City Council in lighting up landmarks in green, signifying growth and renewal, as part of its commemorations of the earthquake and the…
[ad_1] KiwiRail’s full range of scenic services will be back shortly, again giving New Zealanders access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. “We’re pleased to announce the Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific services will be running from late spring,” KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says. “All the signs indicate that…
[ad_1] Powerball is on a winning streak with one lucky Powerball player from Auckland taking home $4 million with Powerball First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw. The $4,200,000 million prize is made up of $4 million from Powerball First Division and $200,000 from Lotto First Division. The winning ticket was sold at Hobsonville Four…
[ad_1] Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found seriously injured at an address in Edgeware this morning. Police were called to the address at around 2:47am. The man was transferred to Christchurch Hospital but died shortly after. One person was arrested at the scene and is assisting Police with our enquiries….
[ad_1] Police have now charged a 31-year-old local man with murder in relation to the death of a 44-year-old man in Christchurch. He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow. The name of the deceased man will not be released until Police have notified all of his next of kin. [ad_2]
[ad_1] A drive to improve family life has underpinned most of Neville Blampied’s 50-year career in Psychology at the University of Canterbury (UC). The internationally recognised expert in applied behaviour analysis, retiring at age 74, has just been awarded the title Emeritus Professor. He will continue to be involved with ongoing UC research, including the…
[ad_1] Police are seeking information from members of the public regarding three suspicious fires in Christchurch in the early hours of this morning. Police were alerted to three separate fires at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Parklands, the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral (Cardboard Cathedral) on Hereford Street and the Beach Road Cafe in New…
[ad_1] A community-wide approach to keeping victims and children safe from family harm has proved so effective, it will be expanded to cover the whole of Canterbury from today. The Integrated Safety Response (ISR) brings specialist family violence services from mainstream and kaupapa MÄori providers together with dedicated staff from government agencies to improve outcomes…
[ad_1] The Council has agreed to permanently chlorinate the Arthur’s Pass and Upper Selwyn Huts water supplies to ensure safe drinking water at both sites. The Council decided in December 2018 to chlorinate both water supplies, subject to consultation with both communities. Following that consultation the Council agreed to chlorination, based on a risk assessment…
[ad_1] National excellence award for passionate teacher of te reo Māori in teacher education Kay-Lee Jones has helped nurture a love for te ao Māori in over 2000 student teachers in the University of Canterbury’s (UC) School of Teacher Education. Kay-Lee Jones’ dedication to sharing her love of te reo Māori with student teachers who…
[ad_1] Young artist flourishing in Christchurch wins national award Drawing on influences as diverse as K-Pop, Orientalism and queer politics, University of Canterbury (UC) Fine Arts student Aaron Kong wowed judges to win the 2020 Iris Fisher scholarship. Exciting young artist and UC Fine Arts student Aaron Kong is delighted with the potentially career-boosting recognition…
[ad_1] Students from around New Zealand will soon embark on a unique field trip to discover the incredible powers which created the South Island landscape and still pose a threat to our communities. And they will be all be able to do this from the safety of their classrooms, thanks to ‘The Alpine Fault: when…
[ad_1] Putting the blue whale skeleton back on display, improving visitor facilities, protecting the heritage buildings, and new prehistoric animal exhibits are just some of the ideas voiced by Cantabrians having their say on the proposed redevelopment of the Museum. Museum Director Anthony Wright says he is delighted with the number of people who have…
[ad_1] In the first volunteering camp of the year, 100 members of the University of Canterbury Student Volunteer Army (UC SVA) will head to Hōkitika on Friday 24th July to help out with a range of community volunteering projects. The SVA Camp initiative was introduced in 2016 to provide student volunteers the opportunity to explore…
[ad_1] Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese says yesterday’s announcement of Government investment will boost economic development in the region. Three Nelson-based projects are to receive funding from the Provincial Growth Fund and the Infrastructure Reference Group’s (IRG) shovel-ready project fund. The projects align closely with Nelson WhakatÅ«’s vision of The Smart Little City – he taÅne…
[ad_1] Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on Barrington Street in Spreydon, Christchurch, near the intersection with Bewdley Street. The crash, between a car and a lamppost, was reported about 7:20pm. One person is in a serious condition and the Serious Crash Unit have been advised. Motorists are asked to avoid…
[ad_1] Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on State Highway 8, near the Lake Pukaki Visitor Centre. Police received a report of a car vs campervan crash at around 2:15pm. Initial reports state that one person is seriously injured. Three helicopters have been dispatched, two from Christchurch and one from Dunedin….
[ad_1] The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has released a special ticket deal to celebrate its return to touring the country from August. Tickets in the stalls to the NZSO’s Spirit concerts in Wellington and Auckland on 6 and 7 August will cost $30, with further concessions available. The special price is also a thank you…
[ad_1] Media coverage of the March 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings contributed to an increase in public support for gun control, a study by researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington has found. The researchers studied print media coverage for the three months following the attacks, in which 51 people were killed while gathering to worship…
[ad_1] Police can now confirm a body has been located at the scene of last night’s house fire on Conservators Road in McLeans Island. The property was extensively damaged as a result of the fire. The body is yet to be removed from the property and has not been officially identified. Police and Fire and…
[ad_1] The Ministry of Education is set to begin procuring design and construction services for a school property project in Blenheim which will transform the delivery of education in Marlborough. The project will co-locate Marlborough Boys’ and Marlborough Girls’ College on the site currently occupied by Marlborough Girls’ and Bohally Intermediate. The Intermediate will be…