Canterbury
'It makes me feel sick and want to spew': Bromley students say stench unavoidable
Ally Enright loves basketball and playing with her dog, but when the air reeks of the stench of Bromley's burnt-out wastewater treatment plant, she hides in her bedroom.
Prominent cryptocurrency trader hit by 'perfect storm'
A leading local crypto currency trading platform, BitPrime, says a "perfect storm" has hit its finances, forcing it to put a halt on operations.
Bromley stench: Remedial work begins as councillors query months of inaction
Work has begun today to resolve the smell of rotting material at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Speed limits to reduce on Canterbury State Highway 75
Speeds will nearly halve to 60km/h over the hill between Cooptown and Barrys Bay, while high crash areas will also drop to 80km/h.
Warning 'smell could get worse' as rotting material removed
Rotting material in Christchurch's fire-damaged wastewater plant will start to be removed from tomorrow. But there's about the volume of 10 Olympic swimming pools worth to get rid of.
How a memo about a flagpole saw 'all hell break loose'
Residents at a Christchurch seaside suburb might be getting the flagpole they have been asking for since the 2011 earthquakes.
Governors Bay Jetty to be rebuilt after the community took ownership of it
The Governors Bay community weren't going to accept a Christchurch council decision to close the 140 year old jetty following earthquake damage in 2011. Nick Harwood's part of the group and handily a… Audio
Christchurch crash leaves car overturned on roundabout
A crash on a main road in Christchurch left a car upside down on a roundabout.
Christchurch cyclists quick to get on board with anti-theft register
As more people opt for two wheels to get around, bike thefts are also climbing, with more than four per day on average reported stolen in Christchurch.
Motorists warned of delays on Porters Pass over next 10 weeks
Supply chain delays due to Covid-19 have pushed out the urgent repair of a retaining wall in Porters Pass.
From 90 to 19: Drop in number of cruise ships returning to Banks Peninsula this summer
Cruise ships are likely to return to the Banks Peninsula this summer, but in far fewer numbers than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Man who died at Lyttelton Port was 'generous, loyal and inspiring'
The family of a man who died working at Lyttelton Port on Anzac Day have spoken out about their loss, and their desire that no-one else to be injured on the job.
'A lot of egos get thrown around': Call for change at NZ Broadcasting School
A former student of New Zealand Broadcasting School is calling on tutors to create a safe space for learning as students battle bullying. Audio
Heavy fog in Christchurch causes flight cancellations, delays
The fog is preventing most flights from taking off or landing in the city this morning.
Police justified in using force against teen making noises 'like an angry cat or snake'
Christchurch police who slapped and punched a teenage boy displaying "abnormal strength" in the head during his arrest were justified in using force, the IPCA has found.
Dramatic Ashburton rates hike draws muted reaction
The Ashburton District Council's draft annual plan proposing a 9.4 percent rate increase has received a paltry 58 submissions with five days before consultation closes.
'Swamp gas' detected at damaged Christchurch wastewater plant
Sulphurous gases including one known as "swamp gas" have been detected in specialist air quality tests around Christchurch's burnt-out wastewater treatment plant, but council chiefs insist there is no…
Skilled worker shortages costing businesses millions
A major manufacturer of waterjets for boats fears it could miss out on millions of dollars worth of contracts if the government does not address urgent skilled worker shortages.
Market garden on farm provides staff with healthy vege boxes
Environmental and social trials are underway on a dairy farm near Ashburton. Rhys and Kiri Roberts are comparing conventional farming with a regenerative system, they're giving staff more work… Audio
Market garden on farm provides staff with healthy vege boxes
Environmental and social trials are underway on a dairy farm near Ashburton. Rhys and Kiri Roberts are comparing conventional farming with a regenerative system, they're giving staff more work…
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