UC students rally against fees free cuts
Hundreds of UC students gathered on campus on Thursday to protest the government's decision to scrap Fees Free, with one speaker describing the move as “an awful betrayal” to students.
UC students rally against fees free cuts
Caitlin Dufty
Hundreds of UC students gathered on campus on Thursday to protest the government's decision to scrap Fees Free, with one speaker describing the move as “an awful betrayal” to students.
What changes will affect you: Budget 2026
Here's what you need to know about Budget 2026.
Has anybody seen Chase?
The Garden City has become home to what people are calling “Ōtautahi’s greatest urban explorer”.
Budget 2026: What we know
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is set to announce the budget at 2pm today.
A journalism student taking on the silver screen
An ex-Journalism student spoke to the Broadcasting School about her journey from student to the big screen
Kapa haka group takes second place at regionals
Kōkō Tangiwai performed at Waitaha Regionals over the weekend, placing second and qualifying for Te Matatini once again.
The Kea behind the conservation conversation
Bruce the disabled Alpine Kea has become an unexpected ambassador for Kea conservation around Aotearoa.
Behind Ōtautahi's kaupapa Māori youth organisation
Te Ora Hou Ōtautahi has recieved one of the biggest youth development funding contracts from the government.
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.
Music Month with the Teardrops
Dozens of Christchurch bands are in action as music month celebrates local sounds.
Duck hunting limits in New Zealand
How Fish and Game track duck numbers throughout the shooting season
CCC Calls Govt for Airbnb Register
Christchurch Central is experiencing a housing boom, but residents say they aren't getting the community they hoped for.
Neighbours against predators
A growing community trapping initiative across Christchurch’s Port Hills is helping reduce predator numbers to protect native wildlife and restore the region’s biodiversity.
Ōtautahi radio just got a new secret sauce
For a generation raised on Spotify algorithms and endless scrolling, a new Ōtautahi based radio station is putting local voices and community front and centre.