Canterbury
Thieves take brass altar pieces from Briscoes lady's church
Theives have cleaned out a small Canterbury church taking its brass alter pieces and other precious religious items that are likely to be melted down. Audio
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure, but the government will need to help.
Former CCC manager returns to the fold to lend 'steadying' hand
A former Christchurch City Council senior manager is returning to help the organisation, which has lost a number of senior staff in the last year.
Prisoner's death not believed suspicious
An investigation is underway into the death of an inmate at Christchurch Men's Prison.
Public transport demand rises, but bus shortage worries officials
More people are using public transport in Canterbury, but there are not enough buses to keep up with growing demand.
Canterbury farmers help protect endangered kororā in penguin colony
A farming family in Banks Peninsula is playing its part in protecting the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand.
Christchurch City Council has plan to fix internal shortcomings
Christchurch City Council has released an action plan to address the shortcomings found in an independent report into its Three Waters department.
'It's the most sustainable fibre in the world'
Sheep farming and wool innovation took centre stage at the New Zealand Agricultural Show. The new Wool Zone section showcased the versatility of sheep and educated visitors on the myriad uses for… Audio
Multi-million dollar plans for equestrian centre near Ashbutron
Consents been made to develop a $200m equine stud and equestrian centre next to Lake Hood in Ashburton.
Burnt-out Fairlie building treated for asbestos before demolition
A South Canterbury property found to contain asbestos is being treated and tested to manage the risk of it spreading before it is demolished.
Christchurch City Council chief financial officer resigns
Leah Scales, who also held the position of general manager of resources, had requested not to work her notice period and would not return to work following the end of her sick leave.
Restaurateur's $30k in reparations 'a warning'
Vijay Singh unlawfully deducted money from his restaurant manager's wages, underpaid him, failed to pay him for holidays and leave, and under-recorded the hours he worked.
Section of Fairlie's main street closed due to asbestos contamination concerns
Council officials have closed part of a main street in the South Island town of Fairlie because of what they say is a severe risk of asbestos contamination from a burnt out building.
Jewish community fearful after more vandalism at Christchurch synagogue
Vandals have smashed windows at the Beth-El synagogue, leaving Jewish community members scared for their safety.
Canterbury has a plan to return as tourism destination - but has no funds to achieve it.
A new Canterbury regional tourism plan has been endorsed by the local councils but there's no money to implement it.
'Who knows what the summer is going to bring': El Niño expected to increase fire risk
Firefighters at the scene of Monday's Port Hills fire are stressing "vigilance" ahead of what is shaping up as an unpredictable summer.
Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling
Two companies had previously been allowed to extract billions of litres of water each year from Christchurch's aquifers using a decades-old consent granted for industrial use.
One hospitalised, three shops gutted after fire in Fairlie
Three shops are gutted and a person is in hospital after an early morning fire in the south Canterbury town of Fairlie.
Port Hills fire contained
A vegetation fire burning on Christchurch's Port Hills has now been contained.
Christchurch City Council chief executive resigns
Dawn Baxendale is leaving for personal reasons, the council says.