Canterbury
Partly treated, chlorinated sewage could be pumped off Canterbury coast
Christchurch City Council is looking at ways to mitigate the stench from Bromley's damaged treatment plant.
Country's lightest electric double-decker bus to hit Christchurch's roads
Canterbury Regional Council chair Deon Swiggs said the bus was light enough to not need a weight permit, meaning less wear and tear on road surfaces.
The fishing competition with no fish - why 400 people have still entered
The small farming township was once world famous for its abundant chinook salmon and other fish populations in the Rakaia River. Audio
Duntroon - the biggest little town in the valley
For a town of only 100 people, Duntroon has more than its share of attractions, with a blacksmiths, a master saddler, the intriguing Vanished World Heritage Centre with its fossils, and a Heritage… Audio
Would opening lake have eased flooding? Residents and council disagree
Little River, about 30 kilometres south of Christchurch, was badly flooded in February and last May.
Four people taken to hospital, chemical detected at primary school
St John and fire crews attended an Ashburton primary school after reports of unwell children.
Stench from Christchurch sewage treatment plant council's 'top priority'
Bromley's treatment plant was damgaged by fire in 2021 and has since regularly caused a strong stench to waft across parts of the city.
Abatement notice issued over stench from sewage treatment plant
Canterbury Regional Council has received more than 4500 complaints during the past month describing a "putrid, sewage-like smell".
Division emerges in Canterbury over local government overhaul
Ashburton District Council generally supports the proposal, Selwyn is more cautious, and Environment Canterbury has pushed back strongly against being abolished.
Person dies a week after altercation between gang members
Police say the person had been in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital.
Farmer's accident inspire him to fundraise thousands for town helipad
Andrew Hurst credits the skill and speed of the rescue helicopter with saving his leg after a farm accident.
Christchurch Hospital reaching capacity, Nurses' Organisation says
The hospital was described as "heaving" on Wednesday with some elective surgeries cancelled.
'Violent and disgusting': Man who stalked, murdered woman in her home jailed
Nathan Boulter has been handed at least 17 years in prison for killing Chantal McDonald, whose daughter says she's haunted by the killing.
Museum pleads for $64m after another budget blow-out
It wants local councils, government and ratepayers to plug the shortfall.
Waitaki council rejoins Southern Waters partnership
The council will team up with other district councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services, after its in-house plan was rejected.
Child seriously hurt after being hit by car in driveway
Police officers are standing guard at the scene of the incident in Christchurch.
Father bitten trying to protect son during dog attack
Family pets that hospitalised two people said to have become more reactive after police pepper-sprayed them a few months before. Audio
Dog attacks: 'Backyard breeding' a major concern - vet
The frequency of the dog attacks right now is "distressing", says the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.
Dogs that injured three people, one critically, could be destroyed
The two dogs that attacked and injured three people in Brywndwr yesterday could be euthanised, a councillor says.
Memorial service to mark 15 years since Christchurch quakes
A minute of silence will be held at 12.51pm, the time the earthquake hit, then the names of the 185 people who died will be read aloud.
