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Celebrating Chinese language, literature, culture - and food

More than 160 children’s books have been donated to Christchurch libraries for Chinese Language Week which runs from September 22-28.

The Warehouse facing charges over toy

The Warehouse has issued a recall notice for the Roo Crew Take-Apart Vehicle. Photo: The Warehouse

The Warehouse facing charges over toy that posed choking hazard

The Warehouse is facing criminal charges over a toy that presented a choking hazard for young children.

Shining a light on cycle safety

'No one wants to go to their own kid’s funeral': Shining a light on cycle safety

A group of Canterbury school pupils have received free bike lights as part of a drive to help young cyclists stay safe on the road.

Jessi's superhero saga set to take off

Jessica Dippenaar with mum Anneri. Jessica has written and self-published superhero saga Coco’s...

Jessi's superhero saga ready to take off

New Christchurch author, Jessi Dee, has just released her first book. Not bad for a 7-year-old Halswell school pupil whose real name is Jessica Dippenaar.

Teacher fights to keep her job after criminal charges

A teacher who avoided a conviction for criminal offending is now fighting to keep her job.

Lack of internet restrictions found at schools

Pupils viewing porn, sexualised animal content at primary school

Primary school pupils have been able to view pornography, sexualised animal content, and information about self-harm on school devices - shocking school leaders.

Son still suffering a week after vicious classroom attack - mum

Son still suffering a week after vicious classroom attack - mum

The mother of a boy who was attacked at a Canterbury high school last week says she is scared her son's long-term health will be affected.

Students among first to explore VR Antarctic hut

Christchurch school students among first to explore Antarctic hut in virtual reality

In the classroom one minute - then exploring a century-old Antarctic hut the next. That's where a group of Christchurch school students found themselves this week.

Plan to share climbing wall with community

Niko Holgate (left) and Ruben Birt on the climbing wall, supported by ground crew Jett Jansen (at...

Plan to share climbing wall with community

Mount Hutt College has upgraded its indoor climbing wall and is looking at options for the community to enjoy the new facility.

School productions under way

Jeziel Lopez, Jennifer Lopez, Jordan Imms-Protheroe, Ricky Davies and Maddie Webb of Mount Hutt...

Students bring drama and comedy productions to the stage

Two Canterbury colleges are bringing their hilarious musical comedy and historical drama to the stage this week.

Youths involved in cat food assault identified

Police identify some of the youths involved in CBHS cat food assault video

The result of the disciplinary proceedings for the Christchurch Boys’ High students involved in assaulting and forcing a man to eat pet food will be known next week.

More school enrolment zones coming

Whether the projects are paused would be "considered on a case-by-case basis", the ministry says....

More school enrolment zones coming

Over half of NZ's 2500 schools will have enrolment zones by the end of this year, with another 12 planned for Canterbury.

Cashmere principal 'comes highly recommended'

John Stradwick. Photo: Cashmere High School

New Cashmere High principal 'comes highly recommended'

New Cashmere High School principal John Stradwick will take over at the start of term four after the resignation of Joe Eccleton.

Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'

The redevelopment of Ellesmere College is getting under way. Photo: Supplied

Students 'finally get a school worthy of them'

An Ellesmere College board of trustees member was "absolutely over the moon" to hear the school’s redevelopment will finally start on Friday.

School bell stolen: 'Please, please bring it back'

Addington Te Kura Taumatua Principal Donna Bilas. Photo: chrislynchmedia.com

'Please, please bring it back': Historic bell stolen from Addington school

A Christchurch primary school's historic bell was stolen over the weekend.

Big opportunity for young scientist

Ashburton College head student Tamsin Cartney's favourite subjects are biology and chemistry....

Big opportunity for young scientist

Budding Canterbury scientist Tamsin Cartney has arrived in England this week, ready to learn and be inspired at the London International Youth Science Forum.

Basketballers to hold car wash fundraisers

High school basketballers to hold car wash fundraisers

Rangiora High basketball players will be working up a lather at car wash fundraisers this Saturday and next Sunday.

Chch student reaches new heights

From school to space: Christchurch student reaches new heights

It has been an exciting month so far for Villa Maria College student Amber Collishaw who has gone from an RNZAF camp to a month-long study trip at NASA in Houston.