Canterbury
Real estate agent's 100km run in gumboots to raise money for flood-stricken farmers
A Canterbury man is putting his redbands to the test today, undertaking a 100 kilometre run in gumboots to raise money for flood-stricken farmers.
'Soul destroying': Farmer's best mate safe but flood pain remains
A photo of Dave Stewart and family's dog being guided onto a truck circulated international media. While the family is safe and sound, Ashburton River is still running through their farm.
New radar, drone tech being developed to track insects
Tiny radar tags have been fitted on insects to monitor their movement, and researchers hope the new tech can help understand and protect endangered species.
Canterbury flood clean-up in full swing
Road workers and many Ashburton residents are spending their long weekend repairing damage from the Canterbury floods, while volunteers are helping flood-stricken farmers. Audio
Ashburton emergency services urge caution after fatal crash
An exhausting week for Ashburton emergency services has stirred calls for extra caution this long weekend.
Student Army heads to rural Canterbury for clean-up
Van loads of student volunteers are heading to rural Canterbury to clean up flooded properties today.
Canterbury runanga team up to create aerospace company
Two Canterbury runanga are teaming up with the government to build a rocket launch facility on Kaitorete Spit, near Banks Peninsula. The government is contributing $16 million to help Taumutu Runanga… Audio
'Carelessness' led to fatal crash near Ashburton, police say
A "moment's carelessness" led to a fatal crash which killed four people near Ashburton this morning, police say.
Canterbury flooding: Farmers tend to fencing woes
Fencing contractors are being inundated with calls as Canterbury farmers start recovering from this week's floods.
Multiple fatalities after a serious crash out of Ashburton
Four people have died, three at the scene, and one in hospital following a crash in Ashburton this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the Ashburton River flood zone, at… Audio
Serious crash in Ashburton
There has been a serious crash in Ashburton this morning. RNZ understand there may be multiple fatalities. Lynn talks to Christchurch reporter Kim Moodie. Audio
Canterbury flooding: State of emergency to continue for a week
Mayors of Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts say the extended state of emergency will aid in the recovery of Canterbury's worst-hit flood areas. Audio
Reopened Ashburton Bridge likely to see heavier weekend traffic
The Ashburton bridge re-opened to all vehicles today, after being damaged by debris from surging water in the Canterbury floods.
Ashburton bridge opens for heavy trucks
The Ashburton bridge has opened for more vehicles, including trucks weighing up to 50 tonnes. Council officials throughout Canterbury are assessing flood-damaged buildings as some people wait to find… Audio
Okuku residents fear land no longer safe after river flood
North Canterbury residents who fled as the Waimakariri River flooded over their properties are worried they might not be able to live there for much longer. Audio
Heavy vehicles test soundness of Ashburton bridge
Testing of the Ashburton River bridge to see if it can safely reopen to heavy vehicles is now underway after a delay this morning.
Cut-off Canterbury high country farmers 'well and truly in clean-up mode'
Farmers cut off in the Canterbury high country due to roads being washed away by floods say they're doing well and getting on with the clean up.
Methven family escapes flooding with community help
The Williams family were left wondering where they would be spending the night last Sunday after evacuating from their property nearby Ashburton River.
Ashburton River bridge stress testing underway
The bridge over the Ashburton River is closed again for stress testing to find out whether it will be safe for heavy vehicles to use. Inland detours are in place. Floodwaters have damaged properties… Audio
Damaged SH1 bridge: 'We've got to be careful what happens there at this stage'
The Ashburton River Bridge has been reopened to light vehicles only after delays to heavy-vehicle testing this morning. Audio
