Canterbury
The Wizard: A Living Work of Art
Little is known about The Wizard of New Zealand who took centre stage in Christchurch's Cathedral Square from the 70s until the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, which saw the city in a state of… Audio
Rash of leopard seal sightings during lockdown
Sightings of leopard seals have spiked during the level 4 lockdown.
Two arrested after alleged car thefts, property damage
Two youths have been taken into custody after an early morning crime spree across Christchurch.
Covid-19: Vaccination error gave people lower doses
An error at a vaccination centre in Canterbury earlier this month meant 13 people may have received a lower dose of the Covid-19 vaccine than intended, the Health Ministry has confirmed.
A Nest Egg for Jack
A lifestyle hobby for a family in Cheviot has turned into a thriving business. Five years ago Kobus and Julie Venter purchased a dozen hens for their son Jack. Now his flock numbers over a thousand… Audio
A Nest Egg for Jack
A lifestyle hobby for a family in Cheviot has turned into a thriving business. Five years ago Kobus and Julie Venter purchased a dozen hens for their son Jack. Now his flock numbers over a thousand…
AudioMid Canty rugby boss opposes chipping in for Christchurch stadium
Mid Canterbury rugby's boss has promised some terse conversations with council heads if money is poured into the Christchurch stadium at the expense of local developments.
All partygoers from fatal Fendalton party told to contact police
The police are urging everyone who attended a house party that turned fatal to contact them to describe what happened during the evening.
Teen stabbed to death at party named
There were 80 people at the Christchurch party which ended last night with a fatal stabbing, in a Fendalton house that had been rented for the event.
Investigation exposed use of restraints at OT residence before closure
Oranga Tamariki was warned about restraints at a Christchurch care and protection residence months before it was finally closed.
Hundreds of Ashburton properties monitored for recycling contamination
Ashburton District Council waste managers say residents may have had difficulty "changing back their habits" following a loosening of recycling criteria during Covid-19.
30k seats for Christchurch stadium as decision overturned
Christchurch City councillors have reversed their decision to slash the number of seats in the city's new multi-million dollar arena.
One person dead after truck and van crash in Canterbury
A person has died after a collision between a truck and van at Rolleston, police say.
Christchurch stadium vote back on the table at city council
Christchurch city councillors will vote again today over the city's new multi-million dollar stadium.
Watch: Whales filmed swimming with surfers at Christchurch beach
Two Southern Right whales approached the surfers at New Brighton beach and circled them while they sat on their boards watching. Audio
Police urge caution over 'loudest cars' tribute to five teens killed in crash
Timaru police are emphasising the need for safety as the friends of the five teens killed in a crash at the weekend plan a car meet-up in their honour.
Traps which pose risk to dogs and children found in popular park
Six leg-hold traps have been found within a popular Christchurch recreation and dog walking area.
Several people dead after crash at Washdyke near Timaru - police
A number of people have died after a single vehicle crash north of Timaru, police say.
Christchurch stadium decision to be reconsidered in light of new details
It comes after a majority of councillors voted last month to reduce its capacity from 30,000 seats to 25,000, after being told of an $88 million budget blow-out.
Teen arrested after alleged assault on Work and Income staff member
A frontline staffer at a Christchurch Work and Income office has been seriously injured after being attacked by a client.