Canterbury
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.
$16m project to protect and restore Canterbury's Rangitata River
A $16 million project has been announced to protect and enhance unique habitats in Canterbury's Rangitata River.
Cow airlifted to safety after getting stuck in milking platform
A Canterbury cow had an interesting Wednesday after it got stuck in the middle of a milking platform and had to be airlifted to safety.
High patient and staff sickness prompts call to avoid Christchurch ED if possible
The Canterbury District Health Board is urging people to only visit Christchurch Hospital's emergency department in an emergency.
National MP faces climate-change deniers' wrath in Ashburton
A fiery clash between a National Party MP and an irate climate change cynic raised the temperature of an Ashburton public meeting today.
Summer Series - Free-range farmer wants his hogs to be happy
Lord Havoc has a passion for pigs. Ian Jackson runs the Havoc Pork free range piggery in South Canterbury. Sows at the outdoor farm spend their days fossicking for roots, grubs and worms while their… Audio
Summer Series - Free-range farmer wants his hogs to be happy
Lord Havoc has a passion for pigs. Ian Jackson runs the Havoc Pork free range piggery in South Canterbury. Sows at the outdoor farm spend their days fossicking for roots, grubs and worms while their…
AudioNew Covid-19 vaccination clinic in Ōtautahi booked out for 10 days
Demand is already running hot for Covid-19 vaccines at a clinic being run by Māori and Pasifika health providers in Ōtautahi.
DHB apology ordered over death of woman who visited ED three times
The South Canterbury District Health Board has been found in breach of code for failures in its care of a woman who died two years ago.
Canterbury police training exercises: expect bangs, firearms
Canterbury residents are being warned of police training exercises this week, which could include officers with guns, and loud noises.
Dunedin has best test rugby stadium - Mayor Aaron Hawkins
A reduced-capacity covered stadium in Christchurch may allow Dunedin to pitch itself as the home of the premier stadium in the South Island.
Christchurch stadium downsize shortsighted, councillor says
A Christchurch city councillor says the decision to cut the capacity of the planned stadium is one the city will eventually regret.
New limits on sea-run salmon for Canterbury anglers announced
Canterbury anglers will only be able to catch two sea-run salmon a season from October instead of two a day.
Christchurch councillors vote to reduce size capacity of new stadium
Christchurch city councillors have voted to reduce the capacity of its new stadium, in a bid to stop ballooning costs.
Christchurch councillors to vote on new stadium capacity
A Christchurch city councillor says it's time to rethink how sporting events are funded in New Zealand, ahead of an extraordinary meeting in the city today.
Weekend flooding: Ashburton River vulnerabilities 'not ideal'
There was a hint of deja vu in the Ashburton district as the South Island was once again clobbered by historic volumes of rainfall.
Christchurch Hospital halts all non-urgent surgery for children
All non-urgent surgery for children at Christchurch Hospital has been halted as climbing numbers of patients with respiratory illnesses stretch resources.
Pilot programme helps polio survivors cope with symptoms
Polio survivors in Canterbury and the West Coast are being offered free physiotherapy classes to help them cope with long-term effects of the virus.
Farmers assessing devastating floods, resilience alarms raised
Farmers across the upper South Island are on clean-up duty and counting up the costs as damaging floodwaters recede, and the agriculture minister has reminded farmers to take a thorough look at…