The Latest Breaking News from Christchurch

4th T20I: Devon Conway ruled out against Pakistan due to COVID

NEW DELHI: Hours before the match in Christchurch on Friday, New Zealand's opener Devon Conway was declared out of the fourth Twenty20 International against Pakistan due to a positive COVID-19 test.

The Times of India · Jan 19, 2024

Brickbat: Quite an Expensive Sandwich

Australian authorities fined 77-year-old New Zealand resident June Armstrong $3,300 (U.S. $2,034) for bringing a chicken sandwich into the country. Armstrong bought the sandwich, which was sealed, at the Christchurch airport and put it into her backpack intending to eat it on her flight. But she forgot about it until…

Reason · Dec 7, 2023

100 schoolkids in New Zealand go viral after prize day performance of Led Zeppelin's Stairway To Heaven

Parents wishing to send their offspring to a school with a decent music programme may wish to relocate to Christchurch

Louder · Dec 4, 2023

Argentina’s Boffelli says they must be ‘perfect’ to beat New Zealand in semis

Los Pumas beat New Zealand in Christchurch in August 2022 and Michael Cheika, Argentina’s head coach, said: ‘You need to draw on those experiences’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Logan van Beek charts a ‘different way’ to the World Cup

Logan van Beek, born in Christchurch, is now the key player for the Netherlands at the World Cup, having played a significant role in helping the Dutch team qualify. He has a tendency to shine on the big stage, and is looking forward to the match against New Zealand, hoping…

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

A Serendipitous Genetic Fluke Could Lead to a Revolutionary Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease

In a study published Wednesday researchers created a new antibody therapy for Alzheimer's disease based on a genetic mutation, though the work is still in very early stages.

Inverse · Oct 4, 2023

It's one of the world's toughest anti-smoking laws. The Māori see a major flaw

New Zealand has declared war on tobacco with a remarkable new law. The indigenous Māori population, with the country's highest smoking rate, has a lot to gain. But they have a bone of contention.

WEKU · Oct 1, 2023

‘Disrespectful’ artwork to stay in place near scene of drownings

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council reversed decision to remove 15 metre archway from beach after speaking with victims’ families.

The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2023

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes NZ South Island

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have reported feeling an earthquake in the Ashburton Lakes region of South Island.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

New Zealand brothers jailed over sexual assault of 18 women in unprecedented case

Danny and Roberto Jaz convicted on total 69 charges in case that has sparked outpouring of anger

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2023