Canterbury
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
Teen faces 81 charges after spate of vehicle thefts and assaults in Christchurch
A 14-year-old is facing 81 charges following a string of serious incidents in Christchurch in recent weeks.
Setback to Waimate waste-to-energy plant plans
Plans to build a waste-to-energy plant to dispose of South Island rubbish has been set one step back after councils returned its resource consent application.
Christchurch care home remains closed one year after video leak
A care and protection residence in Christchurch is still closed a year after Oranga Tamariki launched an investigation into misconduct there.
Proposed central Christchurch street upgrade on hold
Christchurch's new mayor says there's more important things to spend money on that upgrading the streets around the new central city stadium.
More than 200,000 cruise ship passengers expected to dock in Christchurch this season
Cruise ship docks in Lyttelton for first time in 11 years - but locals have mixed reactions to welcoming visitors ashore.
Three youths arrested after cyclist hit in Christchurch
Three young people have been arrested by police investigating how a Christchurch cyclist was injured in a crash with a vehicle.
Boys' school cancels 'Wife Beater Wednesday' at 11th hour
St Bede's College students have shown "bad judgment" after choosing a "Wife Beater Wednesday" dressup theme that was shut down 24 hours before going ahead, the school says.
'Extremely stressful': Patients waiting hours in urgent care clinic
GP Angus Chambers says people are struggling to enrol into medical centres or get appointments at his clinic.
Christchurch basking in unseasonably balmy Labour Weekend sun
Much of the country is in for blue skies this afternoon, with MetService forecasting Christchurch will reach an unseasonably high of 24 degrees.
Person critically injured after serious crash in Christchurch
One person has been critically injured following a serious crash in Christchurch this morning.
Grassroots show a hit for punters
It's not what you show it's how you show it and they get it right at the 152nd Selwyn Spring Show. After a two year Covid hiatus the Ellesmere A&P Association shows that any urban rural divide is… Audio
Grassroots show a hit for punters
It's not what you show it's how you show it and they get it right at the 152nd Selwyn Spring Show. After a two year Covid hiatus the Ellesmere A&P Association shows that any urban rural divide is…
AudioStudent gardeners dig chance to bypass high vege prices
It's more than 20 years since a community garden began helping Canterbury University students grow vegetables.