http://thepulse.org.nz/ A list of new stories and features on the Pulse web site Christchurch City Libraries Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:09:40 +1200 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:19:22 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/Style/September is a busy month on the fashion calendar, and we've updated our page for all you fashion lovers.http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/Style/Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:09:40 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Derek-Landy/Derek Landy is the creator of the wise-cracking, skull-bashing, impeccably dressed skeleton detective, Skulduggery Pleasant. The Pulse talked to Derek about his characters, writing and his influences.http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Derek-Landy/Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:47:29 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/Other-Competitions/Win prizes, enter competitions, score giveaways - here are some sites that will help you be a winner.http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/Other-Competitions/Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:52:20 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Competitions/Writing competitions are a great way to get your writing career going - check out what's on offer for aspiring authorshttp://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Competitions/Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:04:23 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/International/Today is International Youth Day, also known in New Zealand as Hoodie Day. Find out more about youth rights initiatives around the world on this page.http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/International/Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:29:25 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/dance/bodyfestival/Body Festival is an annual dance and physical theatre event in Christchurch. We've updated our page for the 2010 event which takes place for two weeks from Friday 24 September to Sunday 10 October 2010.http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/dance/bodyfestival/Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:52:54 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Booklists/If-You-Like/Supernatural-Romance/So you want love stories? But not those kissy-kissy flowery ones? How about a bit of supernatural romance to really get the heart racing - just before it gets ripped out by a flesh-eating zombie ...http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Booklists/If-You-Like/Supernatural-Romance/Wed, 04 Aug 2010 16:04:09 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Young-Enterprise/Young people around Christchurch are setting up businesses as part of the annual Young Enterprise Scheme competition. In August their innovative ideas will be on display for all to see at The Palms. Find out more about the competition.http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Young-Enterprise/Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:35:16 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/School/NCEA/Get the tips from the experts about how to improve your writing skills, and how to be prepared when the NCEA pressure goes on with these Learning Centre workshops during July and August. http://thepulse.org.nz/School/NCEA/Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:57:17 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/Find out who won the Canterbury finals and what happens next with the rockquest.http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:58:38 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Chartfest/2010/A review of the third CHARTFEST including interviews with Sacha Vee and T'Nealle Worsley from Bang Bang Eche.http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Chartfest/2010/Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:02:50 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Lucy-Tothill/A short story by Lucy Tothill.http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Lucy-Tothill/Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:49:48 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Isabella-Walsh/A short story by Isabella Walshhttp://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Isabella-Walsh/Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:49:04 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/5th-of-May/We talk to the Christchurch band 5th of May about band life, music, and playing at the Smokefreerockquest.http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/5th-of-May/Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:21:35 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ We want you to get creative! Send us a review, article, story, photo essay, an Ask Chart question or any other creative content before the end of Term 3. If we publish it on the site, you'll go in the draw to win an 8Gb iPod nano, plus other goodies like T-shirts, satchels and flash drives. If you're not in, you can't win, so send your entry in today! Full terms and conditions are on the entry page. http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Fri, 07 May 2010 12:35:52 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Life/Driving/ We've updated our page on getting your license. Find out about your rights and responsibilities on the road. http://thepulse.org.nz/Life/Driving/ Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:14:46 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/2010/Regional-Finalists/ Find our review about the Smokefreerockquest (SFRQ) heats on 15 and 16 May. http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/2010/Regional-Finalists/ Thu, 27 May 2010 12:11:16 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/me/my-body/my-health/Cervical-Cancer-Vaccine/ We've just updated our page with the latest information about the cervical cancer vaccine for girls. Find out more about the HPV vaccination programme and the vaccine. http://thepulse.org.nz/me/my-body/my-health/Cervical-Cancer-Vaccine/ Mon, 24 May 2010 16:43:59 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/Youth-Week/ 22 to 30 May 2010 is Youth Week. Find out about Youth Week events like WE Speak and CHARTFEST, and explore some resources about youth issues. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/Youth-Week/ Fri, 21 May 2010 17:03:11 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/HealthServices/ Following the closure of 198 Youth Health Centre, here are some options for young people seeking medical and counselling services in Christchurch. http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/HealthServices/ Fri, 21 May 2010 13:05:30 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/play/create/projectlegit/ The Pulse talked to Project Legit manager Miriama McDonald about graffitI art and some art on the way for Linwood Library. http://thepulse.org.nz/play/create/projectlegit/ Wed, 05 May 2010 10:42:38 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/Free-Dental-Care/ We've updated our page on free dental care for under 18s. Did you know it is for everyone not just kids at school? http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/Free-Dental-Care/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:49:08 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/Stop-Smoking/ We've updated our page of smoke free links. Find out about the cigarette and tobacco price rises, and how to get smoke free. http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/Stop-Smoking/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:47:59 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ The Pulse chatted with award-winning author Patrick Ness about ideas, inspiration and writing advice. Now there's a chance to win a signed copy of the first book. The competition closes next Thursday, so be fast. http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:41:01 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Booklists/If-You-Like/Crossing-Over/ Our booklist has a great selection of interesting titles and authors that will inspire you to try something different and rewarding. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Booklists/If-You-Like/Crossing-Over/ Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:10:00 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Steve-Malley/ Steve Malley is a Christchurch artist, writer and a graphic novelist. He spoke to Shirley Library's Michelle Feary about how he got started, drawing, and shared six tips for getting good at graphic storytelling. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Steve-Malley/ Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:21:21 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/ If you want to play the biggest venue in town, with backdrop and lighting effects and are camera crews, then it's time to enter the smokefreerockquest. The hunt for the country's best new talent is on - get involved. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:41:31 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Prizes/New-Zealand-Post-Childrens-Book-Awards/2010/ The New Zealand Post Book Awards for Children and Young Adults celebrate the best books for children and teenagers published annually in New Zealand. Find out about the finalists. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Prizes/New-Zealand-Post-Childrens-Book-Awards/2010/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:12:23 +1300 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/Armageddon/ Read the report and see photos of the Armageddon Expo in Christchurch. By Bronwyn Smith. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/Armageddon/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:06:08 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Tell us the name of your favourite pop culture character or personality appearing at the Armageddon Expo and the question you'd most like to ask them before 9am Friday 26 March and you'll go into the draw for one of two double one-day passes to Armageddon. Full terms and conditions on http://thepulse.org.nz/Competiton/ http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:50:19 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Databases/Grzimeks/ Have you got an assignment about animals? Grzimek's Animal Life is a great resource for wildlife homework. http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Databases/Grzimeks/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:43:46 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LYFE/2010/Crew/ Hawiti, Nikita, Shayla and Shakina donate their time and energy to the LYFE festival — a free block party with skate demos, MCs, food and fun for all. Read their profiles and make sure you get along on March 20. http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LYFE/2010/Crew/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:10:52 +1300 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Life/Relationships/Parenting/Directory/ Young Christchurch mums and dads have written a teen parent directory full of tips, advice and places to get help. Created by Waipuna Trust and the Christchurch City Council, it's a free download on The Pulse Te Auaha. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Life/Relationships/Parenting/Directory/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:48:03 +1300 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LytteltonSummer/ From 19 to 28 February Lyttelton will be abuzz with events, workshops and markets - with a massive street party as the grand finale. You could win some prizes from The Pulse as well! http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LytteltonSummer/ Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:52:57 +1300 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LYFE/ Created by young people for young people, the LYFE festival returns in 2010 with a hot line-up of talent, skate demos, MCs and more; even Erin Simpson. Get a group together and get March 20 in your diaries! http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LYFE/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:31:01 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Summer-2010/ The holidays are drawing to a close, but there is still plenty of music related fun in Christchurch for your summer days and nights. http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Summer-2010/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:05:18 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Marcus-Chown/ A quiz about the universe from science writer Marcus Chown, who has made a career combining his love of physics and English. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Marcus-Chown/ Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:50:38 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ We're giving you the chance to win one of six $25 book vouchers in time for Christmas with the Christchurch City Libraries Best and Worst of 2009 competition. Simply tell us the best or worst book you've read in 2009 and you'll go in the draw - it couldn't be simpler! http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:38:08 +1300 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/Affirm/ Aranui's community Festival AFFIRM has attracted some big name talent this year - Nesian Mystik. Find out more about the festival ... http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/Affirm/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:35:37 +1300 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/me/my-career/volunteering/duke-of-edinburghs-hillary-award/ Want something exciting, positive, challenging and enjoyable to do? The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award is a way to combine fun and charity, learning and friendship. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/me/my-career/volunteering/duke-of-edinburghs-hillary-award/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:51:31 +1300 Win prizes, enter competitions, score giveaways - here are some sites that will help you be a winner. http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/Other-Competitions/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:23:57 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Young-Enterprise/2009/ A nationwide online service for cyclists designed by the Christchurch Boys' High School Revolution team has won this year's Canterbury Regional Young Enterprise Scheme Award. They were one of many award winners in the business-oriented comeptition. http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Young-Enterprise/2009/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:16:59 +1300 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/Tairaroa-Royal/ Interview with dancer Taiaroa of the Okareka Dance Company. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/Tairaroa-Royal/ Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:38:00 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/New-Zealand-Book-Month/ Our Voice, Our Choice is the theme for New Zealand Book Month 2009 and it's about getting involved and loving books from Aotearoa. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/New-Zealand-Book-Month/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:03:31 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/BodyFestival/ Find out about The Body Festival and Dance Search 09 a dance contest for teens. http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/BodyFestival/ Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:02:22 +1300 http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/ Originality and a polished performance won The Jesse Sheehan the Smokefreerockquest national final on Saturday 19 September. Burnside High School's David Haslett won the APRA Lyric award. http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:47:20 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Life/Relationships/Love-And-Romance/Bad-Music-Breakup/ The Pulse's correspondent Sarah in London spills the beans on why being sad at the end of a relationship can lead you to listening to soppy songs. http://thepulse.org.nz/Life/Relationships/Love-And-Romance/Bad-Music-Breakup/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:31:21 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Poetry/SchoolsPoetry/2009/CharlotteTrevella/Interview/ Charlotte Trevella has been writing for years - and her persistence at honing her talent has won her the title of New Zealand's best teen poet. She's also just published her first book of poems, Because Paradise. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Poetry/SchoolsPoetry/2009/CharlotteTrevella/Interview/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:54:26 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Poetry/SchoolsPoetry/2009/SammyHickson/Interview/ New Zealand's best lyric poem writer Sammy Hickson tells The Pulse about the experience of recording with Jason Kerrison, how she got her own publicist and how writing the winning entry took a matter of minutes. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Poetry/SchoolsPoetry/2009/SammyHickson/Interview/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:28 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/ThePilot/Avonside/Sustainability/ As part of The Pulse pilot, 10AD from Avonside have submitted their work from their sustainability project Watch your waste. After visiting Burwood Landfill and the EcoDepot, the students decided to tackle the lack of environmental awareness and action in schools and the community. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/ThePilot/Avonside/Sustainability/ Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:31:37 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ A dead easy competition - email The Pulse and win a double pass to The Soloist or a book! http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:45:03 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/These-Dancing-Wolves/ The Pulse caught up with James Gibb who contributes words, guitars, loops and percussion to Timaru three-piece These Dancing Wolves. The band are gearing up for the smokefreerockquest national finals later this month. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/These-Dancing-Wolves/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:02:09 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Poetry/SchoolsPoetry/ Charlotte Trevella and Sammy Hickson are the best teen poets in the country! Read the poems and get the free MP3 download of the song created by Jason Kerrison of OpShop. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Poetry/SchoolsPoetry/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:54:20 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Create/Photography/Ilford-Shield/ Read about this competition then come and visit the central library to see the photos. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Create/Photography/Ilford-Shield/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:53:12 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Places-To-Go/WhiteElephantHQ/ The Pulse had a chat with Antz Rohan in the after-school chill out lounge at White Elephant HQ to find out some of the groovy things on offer for young people in Christchurch. http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Places-To-Go/WhiteElephantHQ/ Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:46:34 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/Young-Enterprise/index.asp Nine schools took part in the 2009 trade fair held at The Palms in August, and Canterbury YES co-ordinator Sonia Eustace says the trade fair gave students a taste of real-world marketing and sales. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/Young-Enterprise/index.asp Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:38:19 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/Measles/ Feeling a bit spotty and sick? The winter of 2009 has seen outbreaks of measles in Canterbury. Find out more about measles and how they affect you. http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/Measles/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:30:11 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/School/ThePilot/ The Pulse is heading into uncharted territory to get more content on the site that's created by young people and give schools an outlet to share success stories. Check out The Pulse pilot and let us know what you think! http://thepulse.org.nz/School/ThePilot/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:06:25 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Places-To-Go/Library-Holiday/ The Pulse chatted to Amber, Kelsey, Shawn and Sonia who participated in the recent New Brighton Library holiday programme. Read about what they got up to check out the photos of thier adventures... http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Places-To-Go/Library-Holiday/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:30:42 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Luke Wattchow got a big surprise yesterday - he came into the Central Library expecting to pick up a T-shirt, and walked out with a brand new Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:21:24 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/International/AmnestyInternationalFreedomChallenge/ Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand's Freedom Challenge takes place from August 3-7. The theme is Kids against Camouflage... Keeping children out of conflict and they are challenging you to take creative action. http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/International/AmnestyInternationalFreedomChallenge/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:20:36 +1200 Find out about the Zinefest event at the Central Library, Saturday 22 August 2009 http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Zines/Zinefest/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:47:19 +1200 Find out about awards and competitions you can enter if you are interested in writing, from short stories to poetry. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Competitions/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:56:29 +1200 http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Career/Career-Expos/ Career Expos and Open Days give you the chance to test the waters when it comes to your future career and study options. Check out our list and explore your options. http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Career/Career-Expos/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:32:57 +1200 Are you into performing? How about taking the stage at Christmas in the Park? Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park 2009 Auditions take place on Saturday 1 August & Sunday 2 August 2009. http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Whats-On/Music-And-Shows/Christmas-in-the-Park/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:18:09 +1200 What or who is Doctor G? Dr Goodlove gives 13 to 18 year old NZers support for problems with relationships (family and friends as well as boyfriends and girlfriends) and help with sexual health issues. http://thepulse.org.nz/DrGoodlove/Feature/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:11:36 +1200 Want something to read? Here's a booklist for those of you who like detectives and forensics. Some stories are set in modern times and others take place in historical times - but they all have a bit of mystery. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Booklists/If-You-Like/Mystery-Murder-Mayhem/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:10:32 +1200 http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Chartfest/ Our wrap of the CHARTFEST feast, including audio interviews with band search winners Awakened Inferno and hip hopper Maitreya. Photos too! {d9aa6ad-1402-2440-1d46-e52e38b27f0d} Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:19:22 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/Dallas-Tamaira/ The Pulse talks to Dallas Tamaira of Fat Freddys Drop about music, crayfish and the new Freddys album. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:12:37 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Helen-Lowe/ Helen won the Sir Julius Vogel awards 2009 for best YA novel and best new talent - congratulations Helen. http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Helen-Lowe/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:30:44 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Queenie-Chan/ Australian manga artist Queenie Chan talks to The Pulse about the changing manga industry, her influences and what it's like not having a "real job". {977caa42-a99b-b9a8-44fe-e2a7108b9dd8} Mon, 25 May 2009 22:19:04 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/ Could Captain Funk And The Crew or Custard Bear be the next big thing on the Kiwi music scene? They're just two of the bands entered in this year's Smokefreerockquest from Canterbury, with heats to be played off tommorrow and Sunday at the University Ballroom. {118d97ef-8159-2edb-34a4-d9cca2192c95} Thu, 21 May 2009 23:21:30 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Life/Money/RecessionTips/ The r-word is everywhere, and young people are finding it harder to get jobs. Rebecca sent us in this article about how to beat the recession. It's full of good advice. {8e517ccb-a0e1-2333-dba7-df52b03b291} Thu, 21 May 2009 00:21:45 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Send in a piece of content - and if we publish it you'll go in the draw to win! It's another great competition on The Pulse. Full details on the site. {81355468-15d4-e536-f786-c46883d888bc} Mon, 11 May 2009 00:22:02 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Career/AskChart/ We want to help you get your music career going and with the help of CHART, you can get advice about any aspect of starting a band on The Pulse. Recording, getting a manager or promotion, whatever CHART are the people to ask. {43ca86-6953-5c0-b472-f0adf8a96613} Mon, 11 May 2009 00:20:49 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Watch/FilmCompetitions/ The 48 hour film competitions is almost upon us - it's one of several competitions for film-makers we've listed on our new page. {3efe8b61-7dc1-ca97-e0df-625beda65d} Wed, 06 May 2009 22:29:45 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/TeManaOMareikura/ Fifteen year-old Tīpene Cassidy is planning his trip of a lifetime to France with local kapa haka group Te Mana o Mareikura. Read more about this group and their fundraising efforts. {869aca15-27dd-480b-ec5f-88c474149647} Wed, 06 May 2009 00:42:21 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Brigid-Lowry/ Writer Brigid Lowry shares some tips about how to make your writing leap off the page. {974d84b9-ac53-2faa-9177-1565eecc50e1} Tue, 05 May 2009 23:58:54 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Chartfest/ he good people at CHART put on a massive event called CHARTFEST on May 29. It's designed for all people who love music and especially those who want to make music their career. Read more about the event, the performers and the prizes on offer. {79dfa030-4377-2040-f657-f07b90be6d8} Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:10:32 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/Armageddon/ acob went to pop-culture festival Armageddon! He has since disappeared somewhere in a wormhole, so we had to send a mysterious interviewer, who is definitely not Jacob's mum, to track him down. He was located playing video games in a small shack in the south-western corner of a tiny city, somewhere near Alpha Centauri. Or was that Centaurus Road? {ae29d496-3d82-a77f-ce0c-f9edcf0f1c2e} Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:53:14 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Places-To-Go/LytteltonYouthCentre/ The Pulse took a trip out to the other side of the hill to meet Emma Odering, who works at the Lyttelton Youth Centre. Read about the centre, activities for young people and the special meaning behind the Lyttelton Skate Park. {58ee3520-9000-b1cd-d52b-6c66980a4c27} Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:07:44 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/CommonGround/ The Pulse talked to b-boy Davey McCavitt aka Grub D about the hip hop dance crew Common Ground - their moves, dance-related concussion and the international hip hop dance scene. {9850c693-8c5c-b35e-77e4-7e25327de003} Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:43:14 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/Midnight-In-Motion/ Midnight in Motion are a new Christchurch band. They're three guys from Lincoln High on a pop punk mission and will this year aim to take on SmokefreeRockquest and a recording project. http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/Midnight-In-Motion/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:51:21 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/BangBangeEche/ The Pulse caught up with guitar/synth player Charlie at LYFE and chatted about bands, gigs and ditching uni for rock n roll ... {ee5286e-dc18-b9d2-22cd-34e7223ab4f7} Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:20:37 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Sports/Skateboarding/CheapskatesDemoTeam/ Skateboarder Scott Buckner has a pretty cool job. He works for Cheapskates and is the man in charge of the Cheapskates Demo Team. See them in action this Saturday at Thomson Park, New Brighton. {4b732ada-f5bf-5424-524e-676d252fa5fa} Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:43:06 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/Armageddon/ Win tickets for you and a friend to go to Armageddon 2009 - all the comics, gaming, superhor, wrestling fun you can handle! Enter now! {99e823b4-169d-a334-8511-7901a644ab78} Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:33:27 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Zines/ Zines are a cheap, lo-fi way of getting your art, words and thoughts out into the world using a few basic materials. We show you how in our Zines guide. Plus there's a competition to win heaps of prizes! {fa36c8db-a5a2-5c1a-13f-870ff2648552} Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:17:15 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Festivals/LYFE/ Find out more about the LYFE Festival, an event organised by youth, for youth and showcasing young achievers. Oh, and a competition to win stuff! {402337f8-ebe0-27ff-e39-acf78fabcb34} Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:44:33 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/Krump/ Krump is an urban dance style that developed on the streets of Los Angeles and has spread around the world. Find out more about this dance style and how you could win prizes in a hip hop dance competition. {ae8871b8-5425-ad36-a92b-9ebf68704c03} Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:06:10 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/Style/Hair/JeffNoonan/ Hair stylist and salon owner Jeff Noonan talks Moata Tamaira through the basics of a good hair style. {8aca7017-bb0f-fd2-65f4-b05f8bcc4a8} Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:01:41 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/Style/Hair/ A guide to helping you find the right style for you {33971142-b0f5-3f21-e5a-d1caffe460f9} Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:03:06 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/EstherKim/ 16-year-old Esther Kim will play to the city's biggest audience on Thursday - and you can see her for free! {f2ea2db4-abef-b870-97ec-62d4fb8df8eb} Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:19:30 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/SurvivalGuide/ Get organised and prepared for all the sticky situations that back-to-school can bring with our school survival guide. {b52cb3fc-1ae4-f2b3-ed4-2cd996a81455} Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:09:04 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/SurvivalGuide/TopSixGadgets/index.asp Gadgets to get you organised and accessorised for the new school year {a08ac09c-d8b3-25a9-e70a-74db1f142040} Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:09:52 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Watch/TV/TVGuide/ Tired of waiting for your favourite shows to return from holiday? Find out what's in store on screen this year. {6822716-8410-3148-4ab1-721f432fda3} Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:05:32 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Life/Relationships/Family-And-Friends/EvaMaria/ Eva Maria has been a youth mentor since she was 13, and her book You Shut Up! has seen hit the headlines around the country. She shared thoughts on how teens can improve their relationship with their parents. {2fe37e78-a2b8-479f-9143-e16bb23dd04f} Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:40:46 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Booklists/If-You-Like/Vampires/ Twilight is so popular, we've created a list of vampire stories with all sorts of takes on the traditional vampire tale. {cb481a2-fdb8-731a-b9a5-645f7b25e514} Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:33:10 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Create/Julian-Stewart/ Meet Christchurch magician Julian Stewart, who is running courses about how to become a magician at South Learning Centre. {4ea3533a-c7b0-e67e-aef9-1ebf437fd950} Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:26:31 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Create/Tamatoa/ How are you spending the summer? Lazy days at the beach? Busy days at the mall? Catching up with mates? Find out about 15 year old Tamatoa's summer. http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Create/Tamatoa/ Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:40:50 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Drama/Aranui/2008/Shakespeare-Road-Trip/ Five Aranui Theatre Company actors spent a year on the road performing. Read more about their adventures and check out the awesome photo gallery. {f431a07d-8bcd-40c1-a7ba-bd6f9c8bfab1} Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:11:24 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/TheEnrightHouse/ Musician Mark Roberts is following in the footsteps of The Flight of the Conchords, heading off to the SXSW festival and touring the USA. His dream is to make a living from his music.. {c9b94097-45b2-3c40-7c72-1ed5f6d29223} Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:03:16 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Sports/Surfing/Daisy-Thomas/index.asp Daisy Thomas learned to surf at North Beach and has gone on to become one of New Zealand's top surfers. Find out more about her in this interview. {5bd03572-88da-7215-6ec6-a87f30defaaf} Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:55:52 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Sports/Swimming/Alexandra-Laidlaw/ Christchurch's Alexandra Laidlaw is about to get a taste of the Olympic Village lifestyle. {47d0c41d-d963-737d-1aa5-7778bf7fac88} Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:08:05 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Sports/Swimming/Sophia-Batchelor/ Sophia Batchelor is 13 and a New Zealand swimming record holder. {993e6275-6bbf-4b93-beb6-9ac65b32382} Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:06:39 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Sports/Swimming/Amaka-Gessler/Guam09/ Burnside Swimmer Amaka Gessler will represent New Zealand in Guam next year {b6a5b23b-4da5-5cc9-5fd6-7bf2360729aa} Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:05:10 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/RecycledArt/ Turning recycled materials into art was the challenge of the Supershed Recycled Art Competition - featured on What Now. Find out who the winners were and where you can see the display. {ea573fbf-c0ea-805b-8c1-9f8e14acdd41} Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:49:33 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Win a copy of Brisingr and goodies from The Pulse in our new competition. Get in quick! {ca6ad3db-7531-137b-8c37-406efe1f3773} Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:39:53 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/My-Health/ Find out about free dental care for under 18s and ways to create a happy and healthy lifestyle in our new guide. {1221964e-cf71-cf94-4603-da4c63548d4b} Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:43:53 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Life/Money/BankingGuide/ Being in charge of a bank account is one of the many decisions teenagers have to make - here's a handy guide to current offerings from banks and financila organisations. {774a9db-9c29-f747-4089-5a11f6d920b4} Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:33:55 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Watch/TV/OnlineTV/ There's plenty of choices for online TV viewing. Out guide has links to the major NZ sites, plus helps you find out about file types and formats. {1ea2e1f-5554-510d-5c16-fdc21602ebd8} Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:39:48 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Ella-West/ Author and journalist Ella West has finished the second book in her three-part series Thieves. She tells us all about it in this interview. {86b1abdd-e2d7-2336-3fb3-bca7e8ba5ee4} Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:49:25 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Paolini-Christopher/ The author of The Inheritance series - Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr has created answers to some of his readers most common questions. Read them on The Pulse! {ba9b1fa2-ecc4-ac05-2a4d-383d60e6d274} Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:52:58 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/Young-Enterprise/CleverKids/ Three Cathedral College students have won the Young Enterprise Scheme regional awards for 2008. {87b89626-acef-abdd-96bd-2837ffc0f9e5} Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:52:48 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ Win a double pass to the hottest concert of all - Southern Amp 08 {3197da9a-5fd7-3f5a-cfbc-9b1c2193ca73} Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:16:52 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Competition/Term308/CompetitionWinners/ Find out if you were one of the winners! {1fd6b98e-2877-44d3-bfcb-a2f4121c1db9} Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:15:43 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Play/Drama/Court-Theatre/2008/Theatresports/index.asp Cashmere High School have won the Court Theatre Theatresports title for schools for the first time. {68db263-8637-4e68-c04b-8fb2c702ed8b} Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:26:08 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/Rebecca-Batin/ A short story sent to The Pulse by Rebecca Batin. {1deee7e2-ad7f-fccd-761e-a6284d294c29} Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:24:23 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/Ducklings/ Amelia page sent in this story from Christchurch Girls' High School. {d1e4b9a7-4fd2-8fd4-da8f-e3ee9c33a60c} Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:38:16 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/HandletheJandal/ Details of a DIY music video competition. Deadline for entries is October 13. {3357b1c-c7c6-f513-fcdc-d0e34c7db08b} Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:58:01 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Drama/Court-Theatre/2008/Theatresports/ Four local high schools battle it out for the title of Christchurch's fastest and funniest in the Theatresports in Schools Senior Finals this Sunday at The Court Theatre. {618bee0e-60ff-220d-df71-aac5683ac8e} Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:22:16 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/2008/Winners/ Cody Byrne reports from the Smokefreee Rockquest. {8a64c937-fd57-d6fb-aa5b-dfa6fae73d0f} Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:27:03 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Helen-Lowe/index.asp Helen Lowe is a Christchurch author whose book Thornspell is about to be released in New Zealand and across the US. She took some time to speak to The Pulse ahead of the launch of her book on Saturday, 20 September at Fendalton Library. {c656b84b-2ceb-9b37-51ac-6ccfc0a7a9dc} Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:35:51 GMT {a0935ba-1469-10bf-4200-ccf49ab5fc94} Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:33:17 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/Political/Voting-Habit/index.asp {7d91860b-4770-fc8b-46ca-c759416978e7} Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:13:13 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Rights/Political/Enrol-to-vote/ Burger King and the Electoral Enrolment Centre's are combining forces to encourage young New Zealanders to enrol to vote. A dedicated youth enrolment drive began on August 11 where Burger King outlets will offer customers enrolment packs in stores. {84a2b060-ad85-773d-e3cf-96cf584eb88b} Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:17:50 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Drama/Aranui/ Aranui High School students present a hilarious take on William Shakespeare's Macbeth. {2bee2405-731d-1112-12cf-c1d7506d863c} Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:29:14 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/CloneWars/ Be one of the first in the country to read this new book. {68b0b048-976d-7dd-51a3-7cdde32320cb} Thu, 07 Aug 2008 01:52:42 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/Hannah-King/ The Pulse interviews 18 year old Hannah King. This year, as well as studying, she is gaining valuable experience as a member of a professional opera touring company. {c5cc5bcd-9d1b-3352-e13f-4a4f6434fdfa} Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:57:08 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Rapid-Storm/ $1000 is up for grabs in the Rapid Storm competition. More details on The Pulse. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Rapid-Storm/ Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:04:07 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/Ben-Fussell/ Rangiora High's Ben Fussell has won a two-year scholarship - find out how he did it. http://www.thepulse.org.nz/School/Ben-Fussell/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:46:37 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Watch/FilmFestival/ Animated films such as Persepolis and anime flick Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone are part of the Christchurch International Film Festival. http://thepulse.org.nz/Watch/FilmFestival/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:24:05 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/3rdInertia/ In a courtyard at Burnside High School next to the music rooms, The Pulse met Lucy, Rosanne and Gabrielle, three of the four talented members of 3rd Inertia, winners of June's smokefree rockquest regional finals. http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-bands/3rdInertia Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:11:00 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Drama/Repertory-Theatre/Romeo-and-Juliet/ Romeo and Juliet, reviewed by Emma Sweney, 17. Romeo and Juliet, performed by the Canterbury Young Shakespeare Company at the Repertory Theatre, 17 to 25 May. {2765df73-fc70-fab5-5021-6038d7551c59} Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:45:53 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Drama/Court-Theatre/2008/Jeff-Clarke/ The Court Theatre's education manager says the Theatre Sports in Schools programme is a place where students can come along and hone skills in front of an audience. {1818d351-4a90-67f1-6161-9b789eea93fb} Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:40:15 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/ We want you to become the media and send us your article, your review of a book, movie or CD, or your original writing and we'll put you in the draw for great prizes. {cc74e37e-5048-e98-5ada-a5a6f14ab9f} Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:32:10 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Life/Driving/Edgeware-Road-Report/ In 2007 a conference was held following the deaths of Jane Young and Hannah Rossiter at a party on Edgeware Road. At the end of May this year, the report was released to the public. The Pulse encourages all youth to read and share the report to help build a safe and vibrant city for young people. {d910a12b-7d33-e833-b6e6-f53bd3ad2035} Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:31:17 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/RockQuest/ A record 80 Christchurch bands have entered this year's Smokefreerockquest. Now in its twentieth year, the competition involves about two-thirds of high schools in New Zealand - over 700 bands are in this year's competition. {d455961f-313a-a09e-d172-3cb92ab0f265} Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:44:02 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Unlimited/ Learn more about central city Unlimited school where teens plan their learning with adult guidance. By Unlimited student Oli. {2ef95fa-801b-888d-4459-7aef15d890c3} Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:43:38 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Sports/Swimming/Amaka-Gessler/ Amaka Gessler talked with The Pulse about the rollercoaster ride of being a competitive swimmer and her 'magic' swimsuit. {3588637a-751f-9002-39ba-600cb6ebba3a} Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:04:06 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/Chartfest/ The good people at CHART put on a massive event called CHARTFEST on May 23. There were live performances and advice and workshops by some of the best in the business.The Pulse went along to soak up the atmosphere. {fe89fc89-67e-850a-11ad-63b39c58a97} Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:23:39 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/WWE/ The WWE Smackdown/ECW Live show is coming to Christchurch's Westpac Trust stadium on June 12th - and The Pulse, in partnership with New Brighton Library, is giving you the chance to win one of five double passes (1 adult and 1 child ticket) to the show, thanks to WWE World Wrestling Entertainment. {3c42fdd6-4373-d829-256d-c9c767a35ce} Thu, 22 May 2008 02:38:11 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Bernard-Beckett/ We talk to teacher and author Bernard Beckett about his successful writing career, his inspirations and a new role as a writing comp judge. {c0dd9b10-b9e-7b92-e338-ecbc8a9d8a1} Tue, 13 May 2008 04:21:41 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/School/NCEA/History/TheyAreHere/ St Margaret's College Year 13 students have been reliving aspects of World War I as they spent a term researching graves of soldiers who fell and the role of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. {f4f84a86-7e45-f409-fec-7b1e487a3fa9} Thu, 08 May 2008 02:24:20 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Competition/My-Favourite-Place/ A panel of four judges scrutinised entries in the ‘My Favourite Place' themed competition and chose five winners from nearly 200 photographs entered. The judges were author Bill Nagelkerke, photographer Neil Macbeth, Red K brand agency's Sam Strati and Christchurch City Libraries' Donna Robertson. {9baafdc4-be0-47f9-8635-5155f755a257} Mon, 05 May 2008 22:57:01 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Listen/NZ-Sounds/KFC/ Saturday 3 May - listen to hot music at your local KFC. Find out more about the musicians and free track downloads for NZ Music Month. {c94bb330-6574-364-7371-b4e9d9553492} Thu, 01 May 2008 04:50:11 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/School/Abbas/index.asp Abbas Nazari was second-runner up at the New Zealand Vegemite Spelling Bee - not bad for a young man who has only been speaking English for about six years. {fb9a2eac-f1a0-c5b-e26b-a275292d86bd} Thu, 24 Apr 2008 01:35:43 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Authors/Brian-Falkner/ Auckland-based author Brian Falkner's book The Tomorrow Code is due out in October. He talks to The Pulse about writing and his career so far. {9ef5c9de-fced-6991-c7df-552328d6c3e4} Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:30:08 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Sports/Annabelle-Carey/ At the beginning of April Olympic swimming trials were held at the West Wave Aquatic Centre in Auckland. Christchurch's Annabelle Carey 19, travelled with eight other swimmers and her coach Alistair Johnson for a shot at inclusion in the New Zealand Olympic team. {1108d783-510a-2351-bd88-d6b16cf7b8af} Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:17:16 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/School/NCEA/English/Drama/ Links for NCEA drama students {ac12d6bb-4d6b-4ee9-6fee-ac1969302719} Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:08:28 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Life/Young-Veges/Reports/2008/February/ In the first of a regular series of reports, Kirsty will keep you up-to-date with local events and get-togethers. {b5504eb8-62d0-f395-ea68-19e8cbb446a3} Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:02:12 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Read/Get-Published/School-for-Young-Writers/ "If I didn't write I'd probably explode." That's how Rachel Douglass, tutor at the School for Young Writers, describes what she loves about writing. {50dd983d-4a4f-2370-713-eaa964c4f217} Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:13:22 GMT http://thepulse.org.nz/Play/Dance/Rebecca-Warrington/ Rebecca Warrington loves to dance, and the next step in her ten-year career is the biggest yet - the World Irish Dancing Championships in Belfast. {ccc6a330-19f6-ad36-175f-6ffa9712ff5d} Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:34:03 GMT http://www.thepulse.org.nz/Me/My-Body/Image/Rachel-Lattimore/index.asp "When you look in the mirror, see a person, not an object that has to be changed." That's the advice from Rachel Lattimore, youth support co-ordinator for the Eating Awareness Team based in central Christchurch. {6d0122e7-9520-ca1e-a1c4-730d60778f8d} Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:24:46 GMT