Christchurch Named NZ's Most Vibrant City for 2025
Christchurch has been named New Zealand's most vibrant city in a major 2025 study. Discover the factors behind its remarkable post-earthquake transformation and cultural revival.
Christchurch has been named New Zealand's most vibrant city in a major 2025 study. Discover the factors behind its remarkable post-earthquake transformation and cultural revival.
Tiffany Salmond, caught in the Bondi terror attack, calls for Australian media to stop naming alleged gunmen, inspired by New Zealand's response to Christchurch. Read her powerful plea.
Absurd, official-looking signs have appeared in Christchurch, New Zealand, sparking confusion and joy. Discover the guerrilla art project behind the playful public intervention.
The Guardian corrects the date of the Christchurch massacre and clarifies the remit of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Read the full corrections list and learn how to submit a complaint.
A Virgin Australia flight from Queenstown to Brisbane was forced to divert to Christchurch due to an engineering issue, leaving passengers to fend for themselves for accommodation.
Ministers reveal ambitious plans to transform Cambridge into a world-leading science superhub with thousands of new homes, sparking both excitement and local concerns about infrastructure and water supply.
A significant 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island, triggering powerful aftershocks that were felt across Wellington and Christchurch, raising concerns about seismic activity in the region.
Dozens of schools across New Zealand's South Island remain closed as severe flooding and dangerous weather conditions continue to disrupt communities, with Christchurch and wider Canterbury region hardest hit.
Phil Salt's explosive 48 and Harry Brook's commanding 43* power England to a commanding 6-wicket victory over New Zealand in Christchurch, signalling a formidable T20 World Cup warning.
England's crucial T20 World Cup warm-up against New Zealand abandoned due to persistent rain, leaving Jos Buttler's side with unanswered questions ahead of their title defence.
England's dismal batting performance followed by torrential rain leads to abandoned T20 match in Christchurch, dealing major blow to their preparation series.
Cambridge University's prestigious colleges face student rebellion as mandatory vegan menus backfire, with dining halls emptying and traditional British dishes making a surprising comeback.
Renowned Cambridge professor Dame Mary Beard faces backlash after controversial remarks about 'thicko black rugger buggers' while defending academic freedom, igniting intense discussion about class and privilege in elite institutions.
A stolen caravan caused major disruption on Christchurch's Southern Motorway after being abandoned mid-lane, forcing police to close the busy route during Tuesday morning rush hour.
Kash Patel, former Trump administration official, faces fierce criticism after posting an inappropriate gun photo following New Zealand's deadliest shooting.
A Cambridgeshire police officer has been dismissed for gross misconduct after neglecting to investigate a theft from Christchurch, Cambridge, and providing false evidence to cover his failure.
New Zealand's High Court allows the Christchurch mosque gunman to proceed with a lawsuit against prison staff, claiming 'inhuman' treatment in solitary confinement.
Cambridge labourer Arsen-Ashot Mikoian, 30, receives life sentence for brutal rapes of a woman and teenage girl just months apart. Judge condemns 'exceptionally dangerous' predator.
The legal and academic worlds mourn the loss of Professor Conor Gearty KC, the esteemed human rights barrister and LSE legal scholar, who has died aged 66 after a battle with cancer.
The Princess of Wales shared a hilarious and heartwarming anecdote about her youngest son's unfiltered school run comments, giving a rare glimpse into the Cambridge family's relatable home life.
The Princess of Wales channelled timeless elegance in a breathtaking lace gown and the iconic Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara, once beloved by Princess Diana, for a glittering state banquet at Buckingham Palace alongside Prince William and former President D
Groundbreaking research from the University of Cambridge and Aston University reveals five specific types of overeating behaviour, offering new hope for personalised weight management strategies and obesity treatment in the UK.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announces massive £500m investment in UK's first AI supercomputer, 'Nscale', positioning Britain as a global leader in artificial intelligence research and development.
A revolutionary Cambridge study uncovers a unique 'brain fingerprint' and a vasopressin hormone surge in infants, offering a potential early biomarker for autism and paving the way for new interventions.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals that high levels of T-cells from common cold coronaviruses can provide robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection, paving the way for innovative universal vaccines.
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has paused plans for its new £500 million global headquarters in Cambridge, citing an 'unfavourable' UK economic climate and sending shockwaves through the business community.
Outraged beach hut owners in Bournemouth declare war on the local council over plans to sell the land beneath their huts for £450,000, just months after imposing crippling rent increases. The bitter dispute highlights a growing conflict over coastal prope
The Guardian's 2025 engineering rankings are out! Discover which UK universities lead in general engineering, with Cambridge retaining the crown and surprising climbs shaking up the league table.
The complete 2026 university rankings are here! Discover which institutions climbed the charts, which fell behind, and find the perfect UK university for your future. See the full league tables and expert analysis.
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