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Students rally calling for Rocket Lab ties to be cut.

About 20 students gathered in the Undercroft on Thursday September 25, for a protest organised by Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) Canterbury, calling on the University to cut ties with Rocket Lab.

Isla Melton (she/her)

Jordan Smith (he/him)

The Red Devils – Ōtautahi’s greatest show on ice

Jordan Smith (he/him)

If you were to hear the phrase ‘sports in New Zealand’, your mind would likely float to rugby, football, perhaps netball. Point is, it wouldn’t be ice hockey.

Jordan Smith (he/him)

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

More than a sport: Surf culture and wellbeing

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

In Aotearoa we’re never more than 130 kilometres from the ocean. This makes it unsurprising that New Zealand is home to an estimated 145,000 surfers - roughly one in every 27 people.

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

News

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

UC System Unable to Accommodate Tohutō in Thesis Transcripts.

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

“We just gap it”: Pedestrian Safety Concerns Prompt New Zebra Crossing on Ilam Road.

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Contributing Writer, Maddi West.

Reliability of AI checking software called into question by students.

Contributing Writer, Maddi West.

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

CUSSC Celebrates Another Year of Success.

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

University of Canterbury Football Club Wins South Island University Shield

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Christchurch Pride Month: Exploring Queer Spirituality and Embodied Wellbeing

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Christchurch Pride 2026 marks 53 years of celebrating queer visibility, with events ranging from drag shows to wellbeing workshops. Community-led sessions like “Reclaiming the Body” by Wellness Nomadz are creating safe, inclusive spaces where LGBTQIA+ individuals can explore identity, spirituality, and self-acceptance while fostering connection and belonging.

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Electric Avenue’s Biggest Year Yet

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Christchurch’s Electric Avenue 2026 drew 90,000 attendees to Hagley Park, earning its title as Australasia’s largest music festival. With performances from global stars like Kesha, Becky Hill and Dom Dolla, the two-day event delivered big crowds, surprise tour announcements and unforgettable moments for festival-goers.

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Isla Melton (she/her)

From Coffee Crashes to Caffeine Clarity: UC Student Wins Big with Startup PIQ

Isla Melton (she/her)

University of Canterbury law student Amber Scott has taken out first place in the 2025 Entre Enterprise Challenge, winning $32,000 in cash and services for her caffeine-enhancing startup, PIQ, a simple add-to-coffee supplement designed to deliver focus without jitters or crash.

Isla Melton (she/her)

News / Pānui

Politics

Sylvie Yee (she/her).

OPINION: The Issue with Student Democracy

Sylvie Yee (she/her).

Chalking for Change.

Sylvie Yee (she/her).

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Broadcasting Standards Authority to be Scrapped

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

University of Canterbury students to protest proposed Fees Free cuts

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

A press release by Ōtautahi for Fees Free, a group created by UC students in support of clubs on campus, said “students nationwide have pushed back against the government’s decision to axe the scheme completely, and UC students are no different,” demanding the government “reinstate the scheme.”

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Contributing Writer, Josh Currie-Cook (he/him)

Students React to Government’s Intention to Scrap Fees Free

Contributing Writer, Josh Currie-Cook (he/him)

University of Canterbury Students have expressed concern at the Government’s recent announcement to scrap the Fees Free programme from next year onwards, after it was deemed a “failure”.

Contributing Writer, Josh Currie-Cook (he/him)

Contributing Writer, Ava Rose (she/they).

An Obituary for Fees Free

Contributing Writer, Ava Rose (she/they).

When I saw the headlines about the end of fees free, I was filled with rage. Not for myself -- I got my fees free back when I started Uni -- but at the philosophy that seemed to underpin it.

Contributing Writer, Ava Rose (she/they).

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Peter's “budget leak” Leaves Students Upset Once Again.

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Thousands of students around the country are still uncertain on whether their decision to go to University based on this financial support will be there to help them when their turn arrives.

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Two Perspectives on the Middle Eastern Crisis

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Politics / Tōrangapū

Culture

Eliya Harris (she/her)

The Importance of “Nobody” - A Review of Nolan’s Odyssey

Eliya Harris (she/her)

Jeremy Kent (he/him)

BookTok: Do I like hearing about books more than reading them?

Jeremy Kent (he/him)

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Christchurch Mystery: Anonymous Artists Hide "Produce Monsters" in Local Supermarkets.

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

What if your weekly supermarket shop turned into a treasure hunt? Christchurch's anonymous artist duo behind Produmon are hiding handcrafted monster sculptures on supermarket shelves, blending street art, nostalgia and collectible gaming into one unique community experience.

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Revd Dr John Fox (UC Senior Chaplain)

What Te Reo Māori Taught Me

Revd Dr John Fox (UC Senior Chaplain)

Sylvie Yee (she/her).

Hollywood is Slop, but Gen Z Might Fix it.

Sylvie Yee (she/her).

Anonymous

Female Friendships as the Antidote to Misogyny

Anonymous

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

How do We Celebrate the Asia Pacific in Aotearoa?

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Revd Dr John Fox (UC Senior Chaplain)

Home, Nostalgia, and Spiritual Values

Revd Dr John Fox (UC Senior Chaplain)

A reflective piece on moments of nostalgia describing those moments in which we try to recapture safety, coziness, connection, and peace, the feeling of home.

Revd Dr John Fox (UC Senior Chaplain)

Culture

Diversity

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

“It’s kind of a slap in the face”: CANTA Questions UC’s Approach to Student Media.

Zoe Fenton (she/her)

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Meaning or Marketing? What UC’s approach to representation really reflects.

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Future Anxieties: What does ADHD look like in the workforce?

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Sylvie Yee (she/her).

Concert Review: Lou’ana, Disco Witch.

Sylvie Yee (she/her).

Alyssa George (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, she/her)

“You can feel it in the air” – Ōtautahi Youth on Climate Resilience.

Alyssa George (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, she/her)

How Can Students Find Balance?

Alyssa George (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, she/her)

Finding balance at university isn’t always easy. As academic pressure builds, students are turning to exercise, boundaries, and mindfulness to protect their wellbeing and create space beyond their studies.

Alyssa George (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, she/her)

Aimee Muller (she/her)

DEI Policy in Aotearoa: Facilitation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Modern World

Aimee Muller (she/her)

When Donald Trump made his return to the White House, one of his first tasks was to axe diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes across the United States public sector. Calling the programmes “dangerous, demeaning and immoral,” DEI offices were to be disbanded, and thousands of staff stood down.

Aimee Muller (she/her)

Amy Riach (she/her)

For more than 50 years, one Tekapo couple have been watching the night sky.

Amy Riach (she/her)

In a tiny office next to a UC telescope dome, a kettle boils quietly. A heater hums; the temperature outside has already plunged to -4 degrees. A CO2 monitor on the desk beeps quietly, and Pam Kilmartin and Alan Gilmore sit together in silence.

Amy Riach (she/her)

Diversity

Sport

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Fighting Through the Challenges Fans don’t See.

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Supercars at Ruapuna: A New Chapter for Christchurch Motorsports

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Alyssa George (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, she/her)

Snagging Rights, a Moped, and a Full Tummy: EnSoc’s 2026 Snag Eating Comp

Alyssa George (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, she/her)

UC Lacrosse Dreams to Host New Zealand Universities Lacrosse Tournament this Year.

Alyssa George (Ngāpuhi/Ngāti Tūwharetoa, she/her)

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Rules vs. Remembrance.

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

At the 2026 Winter Olympics, Ukrainian athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified for wearing a helmet honouring fallen athletes of the war. His tribute has sparked debate around Olympic rules, political expression, and the right to remembrance.

Aaliyah Raja (she/her)

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Childhood Rugby-Ban to Black Fern: Laura Bayfield’s Journey.

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Laura Bayfield went from being banned from rugby as a child to representing New Zealand as a Black Fern in just five years. Her journey through the ranks from Tasman Makos to the World Cup highlights resilience, identity and the power of community in women’s rugby.

Jacob Sanson (he/him)

Tyrone Foster (he/him)

Winning Hurts (and So Does Losing)

Tyrone Foster (he/him)

Half of you said yes. Half said no. That’s how the results of Canta’s latest Instagram poll landed when we asked “Do sports teams’ wins or losses affect your mood?”

Tyrone Foster (he/him)

Jordan Smith (he/him)

Who is to gain from UC’s new Rec Centre in 2027?

Jordan Smith (he/him)

With UC’s student enrolments blasting off faster than sushi balls on a Friday lunchtime, the recreation centre is receiving an upgrade fit to facilitate the new faces at UC and beyond.

Jordan Smith (he/him)

Sport / Hākinakina