New ZealandStudent Army marches onChristchurch's Student Volunteer Army has adapted its mandate from providing quake relief to a more long-term community service model.20 Aug 11:43 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: Money makes for bad educationNews that Canterbury University is throwing $3,000 at students with top marks to enrol down south has been reported as though there was something unusual about it, writes Paul Little.17 Aug 11:56 PM
New ZealandAre the All Blacks ruining rugby?A top academic, who says rugby should be taken as seriously as religion in New Zealand, is questioning whether the All Blacks are ruining rugby.15 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandCanterbury professor to receive Einstein MedalA Canterbury astrophysicist will fly to Europe next week to be presented with the Einstein Medal from the Albert Einstein Society.15 May 10:52 PM
EconomyEconomic growth as Chch businesses reopenAlmost 200 Christchurch businesses have been opened or reopened since January and the population is growing as the Canterbury city continues its recovery from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.25 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandMental health concerns for ChristchurchAnti-depressant prescribing in Christchurch is at an all-time high and there are "grave concerns" for the ongoing psychological struggles of the city's residents.22 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandQuakes prompt uni's new securityThe University of Canterbury's new high-tech security system is designed to speed up response times to critical incidents like natural disasters.28 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandElephant conference in NZAn international conference on conflict between elephants and humans is set to be held in New Zealand for the first time in May.22 Mar 03:33 AM
New ZealandSuburb may attempt to ban patchesPolice are considering trying to ban gang patches in New Brighton, Christchurch, after a flare up between gang members and ongoing intimidation.21 Mar 08:52 PM
New ZealandUniversities face copyright actionAll eight of New Zealand's universities are being taken to the New Zealand Copyright Tribunal for refusing to agree to an increased annual licence fee which allows lecturers to copy authors' work for students.09 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandConstruction staff warned to behaveEarthquake repair contractors at Canterbury University will be forced off campus if they harass female students after claims of "derogatory" comments by staff.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCelebrity honours cost $250,000New Zealand universities have spent more than $250,000 dishing out honorary degrees to celebrities and visiting dignitaries, a Herald investigation into the eight institutions has found.27 Dec 04:54 AM
New ZealandGetting into the Santa spirit pays off for retailersFestive lights, Christmas trees, a jolly Santa waving you in and carols can be the magic formula for retailers trying to lure shoppers in and seal a deal.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew phase for Student Volunteer ArmyThe highly-acclaimed Student Volunteer Army which mobilised in the immediate aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes is moving into a new phase of community service projects, its new president says.19 Nov 08:41 PM
Freight and logisticsGreen economy could pay for NZMandatory emissions standards for new vehicles and an electrical "smart grid" are among a raft of ways New Zealand could tap into a global green economy.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandStress and anxiety in post-quake ChchIncreased alcohol consumption and higher levels of depression, stress and anxiety have been linked to residents living in some areas of quake-hit Christchurch.22 Oct 04:10 AM
New ZealandDozens of drunk students arrestedPolice have arrested 37 people in Christchurch today during an annual end of year "Tea Party'' drinking event for university students.12 Oct 02:01 AM
