Canterbury
Christchurch eye surgeon pleads guilty to firearms charges
A Christchurch eye surgeon charged with attacking a Lyttelton couple in their home has pleaded guilty to three firearms charges.
'It's a catch-22': Timaru council proposes to retain gambling policy
Timaru District Council is proposing to retain its gambling policy, which does not include any bans to new venues or machines.
Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital extended care mental health unit unit may close
The National Party believes a growing number of mental health facilities could be in jeopardy because there aren't enough workers to staff them.
TAB records turnover of $7.5m from Christchurch's Cup day
Betting operators have reported a record breaking take for Cup day in Christchurch yesterday.
Focus switches from racehorses to farm breeds as A & P Show opens
Animals ranging from the traditional horses to pet rats will be in the spotlight when the New Zealand Agricultural Show opens its gates today. Audio
Crowds return to Addington Raceway for Christchurch Cup Day
Races are underway as thousands of punters look on at Christchurch's Addington Raceway for the New Zealand Trotting Cup today.
Christchurch deputy mayor wins recount by 8 votes
Pauline Cotter has been confirmed as a Christchurch City Councillor following a judicial recount today, and will retain her role as deputy mayor.
In pictures: Thousands turn out for Christchurch's Cup and Show
About 15,000 people have gathered at Christchurch's Addington Raceway for the Cup and Show.
Big post-lockdown crowds expected during Christchurch's Cup and Show week
Bars and restaurants in Christchurch are preparing for a bumper few days as Cup and Show week gets under way.
Mid-Canterbury volunteer firefighters remain on duty amid union action
The Ashburton mayor will be answering his pager if he can, with local volunteer firefighters continuing to respond during the union strike action.
Woodend residents relieved to return home following bush fire evacuations
Residents are preparing to return home after a fire work sparked a major blaze in North Canterbury.
Christchurch fire caused by youth playing with fireworks - Police
Police say the fire north of Christchurch that forced more than 100 people to evacuate overnight was caused by young people using fireworks.
Christchurch Council candidate to get recount after 16-vote loss
Christchurch City Council candidate Ali Jones has won the right to a recount.
130 people evacuated as crews battle Canterbury scrub fire
A wildfire has forced the evacuation of 130 people from a holiday park at Woodend Beach north of Christchurch.
Student who died in Christchurch named, family release statement
Police have named the Canterbury University student who died in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton yesterday morning.
University of Canterbury student died after crashing through window
A Christchurch university student crashed through a window at his home before his death.
Canterbury University releases statement on student's death
The University of Canterbury has put support services in place, saying it understands one of its students has died.
Christchurch police investigate unexplained death
Part of a Riccarton street was cordoned off as police examined the scene, while a nearby school remained open.
Christchurch Business Association calls for greater police presence in city
A Christchurch Business Association is calling for police to increase its presence in the central city following a recent spate of violence, theft and anti-social behaviour.
Mapping the past to predict the future
Looking into the future is not about predicting it, sometimes it's about creating it. Dr Sohail Inayatullah is a world-leading authority on future studies, a discipline that looks at trends, change… Audio
