Canterbury
Man appears in court over gun incident which led to school lockdown
A man has appeared in a Christchurch court on a firearms charge and threatening to kill someone.
Christchurch man found guilty of murdering his 3-month-old baby
Michael Topp will be sentenced for murder and serious assault in July.
Canterbury students say halls not serving enough food
Some first year University of Canterbury students are so famished they are resorting to purchasing takeaways after meals, despite paying annual residence hall fees of about $20,000.
E coli and high nitrate levels found in some Canterbury groundwater survey shows
More than half of the wells monitored in the Canterbury Regional Council's annual groundwater survey have shown nitrate levels are still likely increasing.
Police hunt for man with gun, school lockdown lifted
Armed police are trying to find a man involved in a firearms incident in Addington, Christchurch.
Alleged peeper remanded in custody after first court appearance
A man facing a number of peeping charges has been remanded in custody after his first appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.
Mama Hooch: Survivor not surprised by new allegations
Sophie Brown believes it is likely there are more women who are yet to come forward.
New complaints laid over Mama Hooch
Police are investigating new allegations relating to the notorious Christchurch bar.
Pro-Palestine protester climbs onto council roof
The person was taken down from the building in handcuffs and put into a police car.
Teen who died in Burnham Military Camp fire named
The fire is not suspicious, police say.
Nearest fire station unmanned during deadly fire at military camp
The fire station closest to where a 16-year-old girl was killed in a blaze at Burnham Military Camp was unmanned when it broke out.
One dead, three injured after fire at Burnham military camp
A teenage girl has reportedly died after the blaze early on Wednesday morning.
Man arrested over Timaru attack involving gun
A 33-year-old man has been charged with possessing a pistol and threatening to kill among others.
Timaru's 'meaty' stench: Hundreds more complaints received
Almost 250 further complaints about horrid stenches in Timaru have been received by the Canterbury Regional Council.
Man rescued after being taken out to sea
Police are urging people to stay safe near water after having to rescue a man from "freezing" water on Saturday.
ECan chair steps down, pending investigation
This follows recent media comments about Peter Scott's farming activity.
Councillors vote to delay housing intensification decisions
They've delayed until the end of 2025 to use a government extension to figure the implications for residential areas.
Four injured, one critically, in Christchurch crash
Police say the car struck a power pole.
Replacement plan for unsafe playground raises ire
More than 1000 people have signed a petition calling for a most suitable replacement than the one proposed.
Christchurch Arts Centre trustees threatened to make council take over hub - Mayor Phil Mauger
But the Arts Centre says it is less of a threat and more of a plea for more money, or the only other option - dissolving the trust.