Canterbury
Christchurch residents call for 'bespoke housing solution'
Some Christchurch residents are supporting the council's rejection of the government's new rules on housing intensification.
Late course change for Canterbury and national road relay
A historic Canterbury road relay has been forced to change its route of more than 80 years, with Waka Kotahi saying it was not satisfied the traditional route would be safe.
M bovis: MPI to cull infected cows on Mid-Canterbury farm
The Ministry for Primary Industries has announced will begin culling cows on a huge feedlot, near Ashburton, which is infected with Mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Mayor asks minister not to enforce housing density rules in Christchurch
The Christchurch mayor has written to the Minister for the Environment asking him not to intervene to enforce denser housing rules in Christchurch.
Financial risk of new Christchurch stadium sits with contractors - project boss
Project managers for Christchurch's new $683 million stadium remain certain it can be delivered on budget.
Restored pou whenua reflect significance of precious site
A Canterbury hapū says a series of upgrades to reflect the cultural significance of Kura Tawhiti has been decades in the works.
South Canterbury councils opt for moving holiday to November
This year's South Canterbury regional public holiday clashes with the Queen's commemoration, which has been set down for Monday. Audio
Cars go up in flames as fire spreads through scrapyard
Police and fire investigators are examining a Christchurch scrapyard where about 100 cars caught fire last night.
Christchurch house fire being treated as suspicious
Firefighters put out a suspicious house fire in Christchurch this afternoon.
Crop farmer testing research for sustainable farming
An arable farmer wanting to become more sustainable is one of the first to participate in a new research project led by the Foundation for Arable Research.
Police release names of five who died in Kaikōura boat tragedy
Police have named the five people who died when a vessel - chartered for a birdwatching trip - overturned in Goose Bay, Kaikōura.
Life imprisonment for man who bludgeoned landlady to death
The man who bludgeoned a Christchurch woman to death with a hockey stick has been sentenced to life in prison.
'Don't believe in mandates' but no link to freedom group from council hopefuls
Another Ashburton District Council candidate has expressed her disapproval of government-enforced mandates.
Excitement building around Ashburton’s new library and civic centre
A sneak peek inside Ashburton's new library and civic building, Te Pātaka a kā Tuhituhi and Te Waharoa a Hine Paaka, has only increased the anticipation.
Students warned not to wear school uniforms at mall after attacks
A series of violent attacks on teenagers around a Christchurch mall has sparked concerns among community leaders.
Fifth Kaikōura boat tragedy victim was adventurer, teacher
The fifth victim of the Kaikōura boat tragedy was an adventurer, teacher and founding member of the photography society that arranged the trip.
Central govt will 'probably' intervene in Christchurch housing density row
Central government will 'probably' intervene to implement housing density standards in Christchurch after its council voted to reject the ruling, mayor Lianne Dalziel says. Audio
Christchurch City Council votes against introducing government housing plan
Christchurch City Council has voted against a government directive to introduce new housing intensification standards.
White supremacist's election failure affirms school's values - principal
The principal of a Christchurch school where a convicted white supremacist failed to be elected to its board believes the outcome underlines what the school is about.
White supremacist Philip Arps fails in bid to be elected to school board
A convicted white supremacist has failed in a bid to be elected to a Christchurch school's board.
