Canterbury
$4.2m 'better off funding' not buying Ashburton's Three Waters support
The Ashburton District Council won't be muzzled by receiving $4.19 million in the Three Waters 'better off' funding that will benefit the community.
Restricted fire season now in place for much of South Canterbury
Much of South Canterbury is moving into a restricted fire season today, meaning a permit will be required to light most outdoor fires.
Elderly man on mobility scooter dies after being hit by car
An elderly man has died after being struck by a car while on a mobility scooter earlier this week.
Wheels come off charities' efforts after criminals target vans in Rangiora
Two vans belonging to Rangiora charities have had their converters cut out by criminals.
14-year-old sentenced on 84 charges following six-month crime spree
A judge who sentenced a 14-year-old who racked up 84 charges on a six-month-long crime spree said he was "a little boy" and warned him to change his ways.
Swallowing swords and juggling chainsaws
Imagine a CV with a list of skills which reading sword swallowing, knife-throwing, chainsaw juggling and fire-eating. Australian Chayne Hultgren aka The Space Cowboy holds 55 Guiness World Records for… Audio
Christchurch council at odds over giving up extra salaries
Christchurch city councillors are divided on a contentious council policy which requires members who serve as directors of council-owned organisations to donate tens of thousands of dollars worth of…
Cantabrians urged to be fire conscious as temperatures rise
Fire and Emergency is warning people in Canterbury to take particular care on Friday not spark an unwanted fire.
Suspected stolen sheep found in vehicle in Ashburton
Canterbury police are trying to find the rightful owner of sheep they suspect were stolen.
'Nobody did anything': Mum says unmasked gang members put ICU patients at risk
A teenage cancer patient's mother says she felt no one was willing to ask Mongrel Mob members in Christchurch Hospital's intensive care unit to put on a mask.
Body found after car crashed into water
A body has been found after a car crashed and sank in a waterway on Canterbury's State Highway 8 earlier today.
Ashburton viaduct crashed into three times a year
Three times a year a driver will crash into the Tinwald viaduct which authorities say is clearly signposted.
Rockpool assault: Teen pleads guilty to assaulting man, leaving him in induced coma
A woman is “counting her blessings” her little brother awoke from a coma with enough recall to recognise his family after he underwent emergency brain surgery and was given a “bleak” prognosis…
'A horrible environment': Gang members block hospital parking, intimidate public
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha has confirmed gang members blocked off public parks at Christchurch Hospital in the lead-up to Christmas.
Stolen property worth $100,000 recovered in Christchurch
Among the items stolen were jewellery, photographs, laptops, electronics, passports and a nursery full of items for a new-born baby.
'Back in full force': Buskers of the world unite again in Christchurch
Christchurch will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its World Buskers Festival from today, with international buskers returning for the first time in three years.
North Canterbury tourist towns enjoy Christmas boom
Kaikōura and Hanmer Springs enjoyed a busy holiday period as tourists returned after more than two years of Covid-19 disruptions.
Oil spill at Timaru beach contained
Ten to 20 litres of oil were discharged from a stormwater outlet at Pātītī Point on Wednesday.
Earthquake research aims to put building design on more solid ground
Canterbury University researchers investigating the impact of earthquakes on different soil types hope their findings could lay the groundwork for better buildings.
Causes of Lyttelton Harbour contamination remain under investigation
While Cass Bay's contamination levels dropped, other beaches nearby were still not safe to swim at.
