Canterbury
More people gardening and foraging in Canterbury as living costs rise
Sky-high food prices and a rising cost of living have Cantabrians heading to the garden.
'It really is everywhere': Omicron infection rate high in Canterbury
Canterbury is now the country's Covid-19 hotspot, with the highest rates of new infections.
Woman faults ANZ security after thieves strip her bank account
A Christchurch woman has been left reeling after thieves broke into her car and then used ATMs to steal thousands of dollars from her savings.
Christchurch Hospital coping as region's infections outstrip Auckland
Canterbury has almost three times the rate of new Covid-19 infections as Auckland, as the outbreak shifts south.
Springfield residents told to 'sit and wait' for fresh water supply one year on
Residents of a Canterbury town have not had a reliable source of safe drinking water for nearly a year - and three weeks ago began showering in a community hall.
Possible closure of St George's Hospital's maternity unit sad for parents - Gemma McCaw
Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition to save one of Christchurch's birthing units.
'Open heart surgery': Roof removal a breakthrough on $154m cathedral restoration
Christ Church Cathedral restorers hope construction workers can venture inside the building by Christmas.
Weekend gatherings in Christchurch keep police busy in March
Christchurch police have arrested six people and fined 40 others for breaching liquor laws in suburbs near Canterbury University.
Hundreds of Canterbury DHB staff off work due to Covid-19
Canterbury nurses who volunteer for extra shifts in aged care are getting payments of $350 per night for covering chronic Covid-related staff shortages.
Data migration business intent on expansion after funding boost
A Christchurch tech start-up is eyeing up growth in the Asia-Pacific and the United States after securing funding.
'Excited', 'too late', 'free to go out': Christchurch reacts to Covid-19 changes
With vaccine mandates for many workers lifted in under two weeks and QR code scanning soon to be a thing of the past, RNZ took to the streets of Ōtautahi to find out what people thought of the…
DHB boss expects Canterbury Covid-19 cases to peak this week
In the South Island, 462 Canterbury District Health Board staff members are away because of Covid-19.
'It brought everyone together': Moves to restore much loved pub
The Dux de Lux pub in Christchurch could be set to open its doors again if enough money can be raised to restore it. Audio
The story behind 'Give it a boot, Robbie'
On this day in 1982, a big run began for Ottowan and their one-hit wonder, 'Hands Up.' The track was camped at the top of the New Zealand charts for nine weeks. And then another local song borrowed… Audio
Search for Wayne Taylor: Body found at base of cliff
Search teams looking for missing man Wayne Taylor have found a body at the base of a cliff north of Kaikōura.
Enchanted forest facing axe: ‘Storm in a fairy tea cup’
It appears not everyone has been taken in by the magic of Methven's Enchanted Forest.
More uptake of central city offices in Christchurch and Wellington
Research from commercial real estate firm CBRE says it partially reflects strong economic growth following lockdowns last year.
Temel Atacocugu finishes 350km Walk for Peace
A survivor of the Christchurch mosque attacks has finished a gruelling 360 kilometre walk to arrive at Al Noor Mosque. Audio
'All round pretty irresponsible': Covid-19 fears for some after rowdy party
University of Canterbury's Ilam Fields has become home to uncontrolled parties taking place instead of traditional Orientation Week events, which were canned due to Covid-19 restrictions..
Owners of untidy central Christchurch properties may see rates quadrupled
Financial incentives and penalties may be used to get unkempt lots tidied up in the city centre.
