Canterbury
Living the High Country Life
There's a romance attached to living in the Mackenzie High Country, but does it still exist? For Simon Williamson it is the only life he knows. He grew up through the harsh winters and hot summers and… Audio
Family violence unit unaware man dated, then stalked, harassed murder victim
Nathan Boulter made nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, before stabbing her 55 times. Audio
Workshop fire sends smoke billowing across central Christchurch
Fire and Emergency said the fire had been put out and crews had left the scene.
Some Christchurch residents oppose social housing proposal
A housing trust has been given a peppercorn lease and the green light to build up to 10 relocatable homes in South Brighton, for people living rough.
Rain doesn't put off A&P Show punters
Organisers are promising a return to full strength after last year's show was scaled back. Audio
New Hanmer whare recognises Māori connection
Excitement is building ahead of the opening a new whare at Hanmer Springs' Soldiers' Block.
Canterbury mayors say it's time to consider fireworks ban
Two Canterbury mayors say they back a ban on fireworks sales, while a third believes a ban is "inevitable".
Stunning aurora lights up southern skies
Stargazers took to social media to post their photographs from places like Dunedin, Waihola Lake, Roxburgh, Cromwell and Mount Cook.
'Strong' leads as police hunt for Christchurch shooting suspect
A woman remains in a stable condition in hospital after being shot at a Wainoni property on Monday night.
National ticketing system on public transport rolls out - after 16 years
When the NZTA signed off on an integrated national ticketing system in 2009, John Key was prime minister, Avatar ruled at the box office and a pound of butter cost around $3.60.
One person critically injured in fiery crash with milk tanker
The crash involving a ute and a truck closed SH73 between Kirwee and Darfield.
Rubbish dumped, set alight on Canterbury beach
A Rakaia fisherman's video of a man burning trash on the beach went viral online, triggering a $400 council fine.
Public art stolen less than 24 hours after being installed
The sculpture called Doctrines by artist George Watson was due to be part of SCAPE Public Art Trust's summer season exhibition.
Person arrested after reports of someone with a gun
Police were called to the Christchurch suburb of Mairehau shortly before 2.30pm this afternoon.
This high-country station could be yours, if you have $50 million
Offers of $50 million or more are being sought for Mt Algidus Station, a 22,120-hectare property in the Southern Alps.
Trio found guilty of killing Canterbury man Anaru Moana
The 37-year-old disappeared in December 2021 and his body has never been found, despite extensive police efforts.
Christchurch nears 30C as temperatures soar in parts of country
MetService is forecasting warmer temperatures to continue for the next few days, but thunderstorms were expected to threaten North Island this weekend.
Farmer urges government to act as consent costs spiral
It has been seven weeks since David Clark went public with his frustration of the resource consent process and its "outrageous costs".
Canterbury military museum owner open to changing controversial Nazi exhibit
But the owner says he is comfortable with the display which has been part of the Geraldine museum since it opened two years ago. Audio
Waitaki council accepts Crown intervention over water plan
The Waitaki District Council's standalone water services delivery plan was rejected last month.
