Canterbury
'Scary big huge cloud': Lyttelton neighbour recounts frightening fire
A Lyttelton man who lives on the street where a large fire broke out said he was shocked by its scale.
Skiers hit Mt Hutt slopes for first time this winter
It was supposed to open on Friday, but morning rainfall caused the snowpack to become unstable.
Large Lyttelton blaze investigated
Two homes were badly damaged in a fire that broke out late Friday afternoon in Brittan Terrace.
Large fire in Lyttelton contained after spreading to three homes
Residents in Lyttelton near Christchurch had to be evacuated after a large fire broke out in the township.
Bore water clear following diesel spill, but experts remain cautious
About 14,000 litres of diesel leached into the ground at the prison in May after the hatch of a fuel tank was left open.
Queues outside Mt Hutt despite opening day cancellation
Mt Hutt was supposed to open its doors for ski season on Friday, but rainfall warmed the snowpack and caused it to become unstable.
Lyttelton home damaged in landslip, neighbours evacuate
Fire crews are working with a geotechnical engineer to assess the situation. Audio
Man who murdered real estate agent Yanfei Bao to be sentenced
Tingjun Cao was found guilty following a seven-week High Court trial. Audio
Father who lost son-in-law to alcohol abuse calls for clamp down on liquor sales
Christchurch City Council is currently hearing from locals, businesses and organisations on their local alcohol policy (LAP) draft.
Hillmorton patient reported fatal axe attack to nurses
Elliot Cameron made "constant threats" he would kill someone but staff didn't press him for further information.
Police have grave concerns for missing 79-year-old woman
Elisabeth Nicholls disappeared after walking out of a retirement village in Riccarton.
Bore water results clear despite diesel leak at prison
About 14,000 litres of diesel leached into the ground at Christchurch Men's Prison.
Canterbury A&P Show back on track, say organisers
The Canterbury A&P Show is back on track, say organisers, after a last minute resurrection last year saved it from cancellation.
'I'm very, very sorry': Hillmorton patient jailed for life over woman's murder
Frances Phelps was a kind and generous soul loved by all who met her, her daughter has told a court at Elliot Cameron's sentencing.
Christchurch councillor says fighting government on housing was a 'balls-up'
Christchurch City Council has wasted years and millions of dollars fighting with the government over housing intensification, a ward councillor says.
Support young people before they go on a benefit, mayors say
Two Canterbury mayors say the government shouldn't tamper with their youth job programme.
Two people arrested for Canterbury thefts
One of them allegedly stole the front gates of a home in Rangiora.
State highways to close again due to snow and ice
State Highway 8 between Twizel and Fairlie and State Highway 80 between Lake Pukaki and Aoraki/Mt Cook will again be closed to motorists.
Police still following tips to find missing Christchurch woman
Elisabeth disappeared after walking out of the Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village in Riccarton on Wednesday.
Farmers risk being cut off as bridge funding dries up
Waka Kotahi has announced it will not extend a 30 June sunset clause or offer additional funding for a replacement for a quake damaged bridge at the Waiau Toa Clarence River.
