Canterbury
Port Hills fire: What you need to know
Evacuation centres and a recovery hub are set up to help residents as the Port Hills fire spreads over more than 650 hectares.
Missing mental health patient returns to Hillmorton Hospital
Police say a mental health patient who went missing from Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital has been found.
In pictures: Port Hills fire spreads for second day
Police say they're prepared to assist with more evacuations if needed as firefighters battle a blaze on the Port Hills in Christchurch.
Evacuated resident lost home in 2017 blaze
Vikki Pflaum's house was destroyed in the last major Port Hills fire and she moved back into a new home five weeks ago.
Firefighters express empathy for stressed Port Hills residents
There have been high emotions at a community meeting as officials briefed residents impacted by Christchurch's Port Hills fire.
'Disaster tourists' blocking Port Hills firefighters
Sightseers are blocking emergency crews bringing equipment in, as well as locals trying to get belongings out.
Port Hills fire rages on, residents evacuated, dry weather to continue
A 100-hectare wildfire in Christchurch's Port Hills is still not contained; residents are being evacuated and a State of Local Emergency has been declared.
Port Hills fire: Crews to work through the night
People have been being asked to stay away from the fire area - "No-one needs your insta, no-one needs your TikTok", a councillor says. See how the day's events unfolded with RNZ's liveblog.
In photos: Evacuations as large Port Hills fire spreads
People in Christchurch's Port Hills are being evacuated because of a large fire and are nervously watching the blaze spread.
Christchurch weather conditions 'pretty bad', MetService says
Dry conditions and winds reaching about 40km/h to 50km/h are hampering efforts to put out a blaze in Christchurch's Port Hills.
Supermarket conduct not up to scratch after mouse found in deli - MPI
Woolworths says two sales were made from Eastgate Countdown's deli after a mouse was found scurrying in the counter and attempts have been made to contact the customers.
Pre-trial arguments continue for two far-right extremists
Pre-trial arguments continue for two far-right extremists facing charges over sharing the live stream of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.
Countdown didn't shut deli after mouse reported
Woolworths stores director Jason Stockill says staff disposed of the salad contaminated by the mouse but did not close the deli.
Christchurch Airport stops saying it is 'climate positive'
It might have stopped using the phrase in its marketing, but it still maintains it is "factually accurate".
EQC pushes to make dispute resolution process easier
Thirteen years after the Canterbury quakes, the EQC says a new independent dispute resolution scheme will be easier for homeowners.
Acres of krill spotted off Kaikōura coastline: 'It's the most I've ever seen'
Large swarms of krill have been spotted floating off the Kaikōura coastline, with seabirds and fish feasting on the crustaceans.
The sun may be setting on Kaikōura's sole beachfront campground
The owner of the site, Ngāi Tahu, gave notice more than 18 months ago to the operators, saying their lease for the land would not be renewed.
Video of mouse in supermarket salad sparks investigation
The Ministry of Primary Industries is investigating a video showing a mouse running across uncovered salad in a Christchurch supermarket deli.
Serious crash blocks SH1 between Waipara and Greta Valley
Two people are reported to be in a critical condition following a serious two-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Chinese New Year boosts demand for New Zealand cream cheese
Growing demand for cream cheese in China has seen Fonterra ramp up production at its Darfield site in Canterbury.