Canterbury

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 has voted against a government directive to introduce new housing intensification standards.

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.

A convicted white supremacist has failed in a bid to be elected to a Christchurch school's board.

A surfer in Christchurch has been rescued this morning after they had to take refuge on rocks.

Family and friends of those onboard the Kaikōura charter boat which capsized on Saturday, who are still coming to terms with the tragedy, have spoken to RNZ of their loved ones.

The couple who operate a fishing charter business at the centre of a fatal capsizing south of Kaikōura say it is an unprecedented tragedy.

Passionate speeches against potential new housing intensification rules were delivered at a Christchurch City Council meeting, but the decision has been delayed.

Police say they have seriously dented a methamphetamine ring, with 165 charges laid against 18 people, after raids on gang properties in Ashburton.

Police have played down fears a $100,000 reward in the cold case murder of Ashburton teenager Kirsty Bentley could result in a wrongful conviction.

New Associate Minister of Local Government Kieran McAnulty admits the impact of funding cuts to roading in Mid Canterbury is now being seen.

Tensions are running high in Ōtautahi as the city council prepares to vote on controversial new national housing density rules.

A group of Cantabrians are taking their local council to court after it allowed a development to go ahead on prime farmland.

Kiwi Property Group has secured a conditional deal to sell one of Christchurch's busiest shopping centres.

A man has been sentenced to life in prison and a woman to home detention for the murder of Andrew James Little, who was stabbed 13 times at his Christchurch home.

Police are searching for a man they describe as "extremely dangerous" as they continue their investigation into a shooting in Christchurch last week.

The scale of a North Canterbury livestock theft is uncommon, Federated Farmers says, but it estimates rustling is costing New Zealand farmers around $120 million a year. Audio

The backers of the Whale Trail cycle and walkway from Picton to Kaikōura aim to make some significant gains over summer.

A miniature train gifted by the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens is getting its first spin today in Christchurch. Video

Christchurch mayoral hopeful Carl Bromley supported conspiracy theorists Kelvyn Alp and Hannah Spierer at court this week. So RNZ confronted him about his views and others he supports.