As a whole, the internet seems to be on a bit of a health kick at the moment, and it feels like everyone has suddenly become a runner and joined a run club.
Ōtautahi has long been a city with strong street art culture, and the Flare Street Art Festival is ensuring that legacy continues to thrive.
Our Rosie all the way from Denmark interviewed Zahra Joya, a journalist and founder of Rukhshana Media, which she runs in exile. The news agency reports on life in Afghanistan for women and girls, providing a voice for those who cannot.
The Free Fares NZ Coalition is calling out the government’s Budget 2025 for what it sees as a backward step in addressing the climate crisis, cost of living, and transport equity.
Students’ occupation of the Matariki building on May 1 saw a broken arm and multiple concussions, with protesters escorted from the building by security and police.
The student-led publication, Prison News, will be delivered to Christchurch Men’s, Christchurch Women’s and Rolleston Prison every two months, featuring stories that directly affect those in the facilities.
Hundreds gathered outside the Rolleston National office of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg on Friday May 9 in protest of the government's changes to the Equal Pay Act.
Fifty years ago, on the third of March 1975, at 5:00pm the University of Canterbury held its first-ever Māori studies class.
The milestone was the culmination of years of student-led activism, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Māori language and culture in Aotearoa’s education system.
Shrinkflation refers specifically to the reduction in product size or quantity without a corresponding drop in price, while skimpflation describes a decline in the quality of goods or services as companies cut costs.
A new study by the University of Canterbury has revealed significant contamination of organic waste from microplastics, raising alarms about the long-term effects of the persistent pollutant. Isla talks to research leader Helena Ruffell.
News / Pānui
As speed increases, so do opinions. The Christchurch Southern Motorway is the latest stretch of road to get people revving.
The 2023 general election marked the first time I could go out and truly have a say as to who I want in charge of my country, and I wanted to make sure I had done my homework – Possibly contrary to popular belief, I was not alone.
Your UCSA Executive has been released! Click here to find out more with Heidi reporting live from all the action!
Politics / Tōrangapū
It is no secret that Māori have troubled experiences within our education system, with comments from our peers like ‘you’re smart for a Māori’, or ‘you’re taking the drop out subjects aren’t you?’
AI is developing at a rapid pace and doesn’t look like it’s slowing down anytime soon.
As University students, AI has become a huge part of our world. Chat GPT and other AI-based software have become tools to help assist with assignments or, in some cases, do a whole thing.
“This incredible amalgamation of flavours fueled my semester abroad in Chile. I have accumulated a series of completos for your consideration if you, the reader, ever make it to that weirdly long country."
As a whole, the internet seems to be on a bit of a health kick at the moment, and it feels like everyone has suddenly become a runner and joined a run club.
Culture
Not only is uni life filled with people from all walks of life with different interests and beliefs, but every single person comes from their unique background and upbringing.
As a result, it has led me to developing friendships and to a smaller extent, holding conversations and interactions with people who come from a completely different financial background.
Diversity
For many young and aspiring athletes cracking it pro is the metaphorical top of the mountain. It’s an exclusive club, a byproduct of which is the ability to (usually) make an incredibly healthy living all while doing something you love.
Sport is inspirational, at times it seems almost scripted, and in the case of Ardie Savea, he is rewriting that script.
The steady rise of UC rugby has been nothing short of sensational, going from competition strugglers to one of the top clubs in Canterbury. What sparked this turnaround?
Sport / Hākinakina