Canterbury
Man laughed as he drove over rape victim. What authorities say about his parole
Peter Waihape ran her over while she begged for her life.
Harnessing plant power to combat vineyard threats
Are some grapevines better that others at naturally defending themselves from a disease-spreading pest? Michelle Thompson is running trials at Plant & Food Research in Lincoln to find out. Audio
Christchurch man who absconded from care 'considered dangerous' - police
Kieran Thomas, 35, was reported missing just before 6pm.
Two pedestrians hit by car in Christchurch
The police said the duo have sustained serious to moderate injuries.
Dogs allowed on buses - but is it workable?
It could mean passengers are able to board a bus with their dog but are unable to get off with their dog at the interchange.
$2 Japanese kimonos send op-shoppers into frenzy
Bargain-hunters have descended on City Mission stores after a generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos.
Canterbury scrub fire continues to burn after two days
The fire broke out near Sheffield on Saturday night.
Man suddenly felt sick before fatal cliff fall
The man had been snorkelling and collecting seafood as part of a group of four prior to his death.
Firefighters contain 60 hectare scrub fire in Canterbury
Three helicopters were brought in to battle the blaze on the Waimakariri riverbank, near the Canterbury town of Sheffield.
Netball: ANZ Premiership final - what you need to know
The winner will make history - either the Tactix will win a maiden title or the Mystics will win a three-peat, something no other team has done.
Person dies after vehicles collide on Canterbury's SH1
Investigations into the crash are ongoing.
Search for white SUV after cyclist hospitalised in hit-and-run
The cyclist was taken to hospital in a serious condition after the incident.
Search underway for elderly woman missing from Bishopdale, Christchurch
A search is underway for a 79-year-old who was reported missing in the Christchurch suburb of Bishopdale on Thursday afternoon.
Coroner calls for law change after charity boxing death
Christchurch man Kain Parsons died after receiving 30 blows to his head in under three minutes. Audio
Tensions rise as man refuses to leave Selwyn council meeting
A Selwyn District Council meeting ground to a halt when a public speaker refused to leave the table.
Fire in roof of business in Christchurch
FENZ says the fire spread from machinery in the commercial building in Wigram.
Uni students missing class over lack of campus parks
Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Audio
The Christchurch bar named best in Australasia
This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the… Audio
From Auckland to Christchurch: New hope for Erebus memorial
More than 40 years on, families hope a tribute in Christchurch can finally honour New Zealand's worst aviation disaster. Audio
Christchurch sites considered for Erebus memorial
A plan for a memorial in Auckland's Dove Meyer Robinson Park was abandoned in 2023.
