Christchurch, New Zealand News

Every week in this space, we'll take a look at the news and offer our own incisive blend of commentary, analysis, and poop jokes.

Friday, 11 December 2009, 2:16 pm Press Release: Environment Canterbury 11 December 2009  MEDIA STATEMENT Environment Canterbury and Ladbrooks School joint project enhances Halswell River planting site.

Their eyes met across a dissected cadaver. Well, it was something like that. Husband and wife doctors Phil and Sue Bagshaw met when they were training at the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine in London.

Friday, 11 December 2009, 2:03 pm Press Release: North and South magazine North & South's January 2010 issue, on sale on Monday, December 14, profiles a man whose maverick style and ability to inspire the passion of those around him saw him claw back from the brink to rebuild his company exporting Kiwi ingenuity to the world.

U.S. and New Zealand-led researchers say environmental threats such as mercury pollution, as well as global warming, are threatening polar bears' existence.

One day you're a student at Austin Community College, snapping up what you expect to be part-time, temporary work doing odds and ends at an engineering firm.

Join Hope Edelman, author of the personal memoir, The Possibility of Everything , as she virtually tours the blogosphere in December on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book Promotion! HopeA holds a bachelora s degree in journalism from Northwestern University, and a mastera s degree in English from the University of Iowa.

The Missouri teen has shocked the country by killing a 9-year-old. But she's not the first female teenager to murder for kicks Bustamante, 15, is charged with killing her little sister's 9-year old friend, just see what murder felt like.

Thursday, 26 November 2009, 2:02 pm Press Release: Christchurch City Council Public Notification for plan change proposal The Council today accepted that a proposal for a plan change at Prestons Road be allowed to proceed to public notification.

Scenic Hotel Group has announced that it will be selling the 63-key Cotswold Hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand, as it does not form part of Scenic Group's core business.

Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 1:48 pm Press Release: Word of Mouth Media                                       Media release – November 18, 2009   ...

The Hypocritic Oath? By Michael Pakaluk ARLINGTON, Virginia, NOV. 19, 2009 .- Imagine that in a certain country there was a pain-killing drug that patients really wanted to take because it improved their mood.

Gorleston lifeguard, Daniel Buck who is travelling to Australia to lifeguard there.

Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 4:21 pm Press Release: World Busker Festival This summer's World Buskers Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand is now previewed online for people keen to get the most from the entertainment on Christchurch's streets during the 11 day event.

Mark Pearson talks to beautiful New Zealand soprano Hayley Westenra who will debut tracks from her latest album inside Peterborough's stunning cathedral in December.

Strong winds caused havoc in Canterbury yesterday morning, grounding helicopters, felling trees and downing power lines.

Abstract Sefton Hamann was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, on 8 January 1921 and died in Melbourne on 12 January 2009.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 A man in Christchurch , New Zealand has pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and a neighbour in his home.

Crystal Thornton may be relatively new to the classroom, but the Teacher of the Year for Bramlett Elementary started the job with unique experiences under her belt and plans to keep adding to them.

Specialized reefer vessels may be losing the battle to gain market share to the world's container fleet, but last month the sector won a battle of the green.