Canterbury
Cleanup of Bromley wastewater treatment plant continues as smell worsens
Contractors have resumed removing the rot from Christchurch's fire-damaged wastewater treatment plant after a mechanical fault ground all work to a halt earlier this week.
High tide surges and storms cause damage to Selwyn farms
Frustrated farmers in Canterbury's Selwyn district want answers after storms and high tide surges continue to cause havoc on their properties.
Council throws ball in residents' direction over new stadium
Christchurch residents will have a chance to determine the next steps around shaky plans for a new stadium.
One dead in Canterbury crash
One person has died after a crash in Canterbury yesterday evening.
Council votes to rebuild South Library in Christchurch
Christchurch City Council has voted to demolish and rebuild a popular library because it is more than $1 million cheaper than repairing it.
KiwiRail told it makes Ashburton look scruffy: 'clean it up'
Ashburton is being made to "look scruffy" by KiwiRail, a district councillor says, and she wants it to do better.
Christchurch office vacancy lowest since 1993
Office vacancy has hit a record low in central Christchurch as businesses leave behind the suburbs, with more buildings needed to cater for the demand.
'I'm not backing down from that rubbish': Church leader accused of hate speech and exploitation
The leader of a church accused of persistent hate speech, and exploiting members for thousands of dollars of tithes and weekly unpaid work - has told parishioners he has no intention of standing down.
No 'budget blowout' but pressure on Ashburton's civic centre build
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says there has been no budget blow out at the new library and civic centre.
Police recover stolen Māori artefact in north Canterbury
Police in Waimakariri have found a large carving of historical and cultural significance that was stolen from the Kaiapoi Pā last week.
'Bite the bullet' - Christchurch residents split over stadium $150m budget blowout
Christchurch locals have a tough decision on their hands about a $150 million budget blowout to the city's long-awaited stadium. Audio
Outdoor science for hands-on learning
Bianca Woyak from Burnside Primary School has won the 2021 Prime Minister's Science Teachers Prize. Claire Concannon visits to get a tour of all the outdoor science that has been happening at the… Audio
Birthing unit at St George's Hospital to stay open for another year
A popular Christchurch primary birthing unit will remain open for another year after considering a closure.
Unexploded ordnance leads to residential evacuation in Ashburton
The Defence Force is en route to Ashburton to dispose of a suspicious item that Police say resembles an unexploded ordnance.
Bromley stench: Council's support package rollout 'absolute shambles'
Bromley residents say the rollout of Christchurch City Council's support package for those living with the stench from a damaged wastewater plant was "a massive fail".
'It feels like it's invaded everything you own' - Ashburton flood victim
A year after unprecedented floods inundated mid-Canterbury, affected residents and authorities are calling for additional support from government.
Impact of dairy farming on Canterbury water quality 'unsustainable'
New research has found there is not enough rain and river water in Canterbury to dilute nitrate pollution from dairy farming to acceptable drinking water standards. Audio
Pre-panel with Conor English and Sue Kedgley
Wallace and panellists Conor English and Sue Kedgley talk to Ashburton District Council manager Steve Fabish about a kerb causing issues in the mid Canterbury town, discuss how we decide on baby names… Audio
One dead in Waimate crash
The single car crash happened shortly after 10:30pm on Ikawai Road in Glenavy.
Energy from the sun fires up vege packhouse
Growing veggies is in Robin Oakley's blood. The fifth generation grower was running a three hectare market garden before he'd even finished school. He started Oakley's Premium Fresh Vegetables in 1999… Audio
