University of Canterbury students and staff will have to fork out a lot more for parking following a sharp increase in fees.

A Kiwi academic who jokingly wrote a research paper written by Apple's iOS autocomplete has been accepted to present his findings at a nuclear physics conference.

Scientists have deployed a high-tech, remote-controlled jet boat to solve long-standing mysteries about a postcard New Zealand glacier.

Kiwi scientists have begun a million-dollar study compacting the amazing capabilities of brain-like computers into a chip that could fit into your smartphone.

Sarah Kessans spent the "best week of her life" at a Nasa training centre in Texas.

As a gang member held a knife to his throat, Jarrod Gilbert wondered if he was about to die.

A woman student died at the university's halls of residence on Saturday night.

The sudden death of a "bright, wonderful student" at a University of Canterbury halls of residence has left students and staff in shock.

The woman died at Rochester and Rutherford Hall on Ilam Rd in Christchurch.

Canterbury University's Dr Sarah Kessans, who has made it to the final round of interviews for Nasa's astronaut programme, sits down for a quick Q&A.

University trials women-only hours at campus gym to meet "cultural needs".

Capturing the experiences and impacts of the 1981 Springbok tour on 'ordinary' Kiwis, rather than protesters, is the focus of new research.

The University of Canterbury is offering scholarships to help inspire research into the effects of the devastating 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes.

A quantity of chemicals has been stolen from University of Canterbury's chemistry department -- including some which could be used to manufacture illegal drugs.

The annual Wacky Racers' event is being held in Christchurch tomorrow.

Killer robots sent to fight in wars could save soldiers' lives and ultimately reduce civilian casualties, according to a top US roboticist.

A senior retired Australian judge will head the inquiry into David Bain's compensation claim.

The historic Craigieburn Station, in the central Canterbury foothills, has come up for sale for the first time in 98 years.

New Zealand needs to prepare itself for a robot future - that's the message from a delegation of young Kiwis on a tour of several of Asia's renowned robotics institutes.

There are aspects of playing rugby that are not dissimilar to coaching. I believe in leading people by making sure that I have a connection with everyone I am involved with and giving them the trust and belief to do their job well.

Research funding from the dairying and soft drink industries could be declined on ethical grounds under proposals being worked through by the University of Canterbury.

The University of Canterbury says it will build the world’s first human colour x-ray scanner with the help from a $12m government grant.

A New Zealand-built rocket has shattered an altitude record after reaching speeds in excess of 2000 km an hour.