Publication

Thursday - 18th June, 2026
Cover of Nor West News (Christchurch)

International award for PhD student

A PhD student has become one of only 16 people internationally to receive a prestigious award for her research into endometrial cancer. The Zonta Women in Stem Award recognised outstanding women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and...

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Thursday - 11th June, 2026
Cover of Nor West News (Christchurch)

Daffodil-ighty blooms in time for cancer appeal

Breanna Hill loves to dress up – and last week it was as a daffodil. Hill (left) has helped plant more than 32,000 daffodils throughout Hagley Park over the last two months. The final day of planting was held last week. The flowers are now set to...

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Thursday - 4th June, 2026
Cover of Nor West News (Christchurch)

Rams import takes the plunge

A childhood spent on innercity basketball courts has led Canterbury Rams import Tamenang Choh taking his first swimming lessons as an adult at Parakiore. Growing up in Lowell, Massachusetts, Tamenang Choh – who goes by T – is the Canterbury Rams’ star...

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Thursday - 28th May, 2026
Cover of Nor West News (Christchurch)

Language-led push to cut food waste

Peri Guan can’t wait to help Chinese people find out more about reducing food waste and saving money – in their own language. Guan is one of the Waste-Ed with Kate trainers who are delivering workshops to Chinese, Samoan and Indian communities as part...

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Thursday - 21st May, 2026
Cover of Nor West News (Christchurch)

Planting the seeds to grow natives

Thousands of student-grown native seedlings have been planted along an adventure nature trail. Students from more than 20 schools grew them from seeds provided by the Eco Action Nursery Trust. About 350 students, families and community members...

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Thursday - 14th May, 2026
Cover of Nor West News (Christchurch)

Coastguard slipway step closer to launch

An art auction and soirée fundraiser to fix Coastguard Sumner’s slipway has raised about $20,000. Rockfall and silt have built up sat its rescue boat slipway since the earthquakes, severely limiting its ability to launch the all-weather rescue vessel...

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