Stories from Christchurch · New Zealand

A Christchurch terrorist failed in a bid to appeal 92 convictions. The individual will remain in prison for the rest of his life. The source did not provide the specific name of the individual.

Two wool auctions held at the PGG Wrightsons Wool Store in Christchurch concluded this morning. A total of 9,000 bales of wool were sold during the sessions. The auctions generated $6.6 million in total revenue. The event took place at the Glenamode location in Christchurch.

An intelligence head from the mathematics department at Canterbury University has become the first person from outside the United Kingdom to win a prestigious mathematics medal. The recipient specializes in deciphering and understanding ancient mathematical texts.

New Zealand has become the world's fourth largest payload launcher. The country's space industry has developed significantly since its first launch in 2016. Components for the James Webb telescope were designed in New Zealand's South Island.

ACT Brumbies prop James Slipper admitted the team lost momentum following a 45-12 loss to the Hurricanes in Christchurch last Saturday. Slipper cited a poor kicking display in the first half as a costly factor in the defeat.

A couple from Christchurch has taken Kmart to the disputes tribunal following exposure to asbestos-contaminated sand. The couple's three-year-old twins played with the product, which was part of a recall notice issued by the retailer in November last year. The family was instructed to evacuate their home after the sand tested positive for asbestos. Eli Crisp is cited in relation to the case. The ordeal reportedly cost the family tens of thousands of dollars. The couple is seeking compensation under the Consumer Guarantees Act. The incident involves the contamination found within the sand product.

The Crusaders and Economic Development Agency in Christchurch, New Zealand, are seeking a multi-year agreement to host the Super Rugby Pacific's Super Round. New Zealand teams achieved victories in all matches played at the new Tikaha stage.

All 70,000 tickets for the Super Rugby Pacific weekend Super Round in Christchurch have been sold. The three-day event features five games and celebrates the opening of the Takaha stadium in New Zealand. CEO Jack Miesley stated the event successfully brought clubs and supporters together.