Canterbury
New app may revolutionise kids' epilepsy treatment
A New Zealand dietician has helped develop an app set to revolutionise the way some children are treated for epilepsy.
Historic hotel fire a blow for Waiau community
The North Canterbury community is in shock over a blaze that destroyed of an historic hotel.
Summer Series - Penguins find cosy retreat on Flea Bay farm
Farming at Pōhatu Flea Bay on Banks Peninsula is a labour of love for Francis and Shireen Helps. Determined to protect ecologically significant land, they have established several QEII covenants on… Audio
Summer Series - Penguins find cosy retreat on Flea Bay farm
Farming at Pōhatu Flea Bay on Banks Peninsula is a labour of love for Francis and Shireen Helps. Determined to protect ecologically significant land, they have established several QEII covenants on…
AudioECan councillors in a flap over rates rise debate
There was confusion at the Canterbury Regional Council meeting this morning, as it met to deliberate on its long-term plan.
Covid-19 vaccine: Elderly Cantabrians gutted by delays
Canterbury District Health Board says it will not start vaccinating most people in group three until more supplies arrive in a couple of months.
Demand so high for nitrate tests that some miss out
Some people queued for over an hour in the mid-Canterbury town of Leeston to have their water tested, while others had to be turned away.
Senior gang member arrested after year-long hunt
A senior member of the Mongols motorcycle gang has been arrested in Canterbury after a year long hunt.
'Perhaps I deserve to hurt a lot': brewer apologises for anti-Māori rant
A beer company owner is apologising for racist comments online, amid mounting calls to boycott the beer.
Protesters demand accountability over 'diabolical' state of Canterbury rivers
Protesters sang their displeasure about water quality up to those sitting inside the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today.
Christchurch's new arena - the heritage building in the way
The David and Goliath battle over a heritage building sitting in the way of a planned $473 million dollar, multi-use arena for Christchurch has ended up in court. The 25,000-seated, roofed arena is… Audio
King Cobra gang members arrested over Christchurch assaults
Two more people, both King Cobra gang members, were arrested today in Christchurch as part of an investigation into central city assaults.
'Holding onto hope': Ramadan helps mosque shooting survivor heal
The holy month of Ramadan is coming to a close for millions of Muslims worldwide and is especially significant for those most directly affected by the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.
Ten-year search for missing plane: 'It's another step forward'
A family who made a public appeal for help in a 10-year search for a missing plane in the Canterbury High Country has received hundreds of messages.
Overstayers won't be reported for getting vaccine - Minister
The Covid-19 vaccine is being offered to all residents in a small West Coast town, while overstayers who get the vaccine will not have their details shared and a new ad campaign has launched targeting…
One dead in Canterbury car crash
A person was killed when a car crashed into a tree in Mid Canterbury early this morning.
Trust sidelined over new Christchurch mosque
The trustees of Christchurch's Linwood mosque say they have been sidelined in a secret deal to build a new $10m masjid on the site.
Early morning raids nab three men who now face charges relating to assault, organised crime
The arrested men will appear in the Christchurch District Court today on charges relating to the serious assault, and for participating in an organised criminal group.
Should Canterbury Museum return Nigerian taonga?
Germany has agreed to return priceless stolen artefacts to Africa but Canterbury Museum - which holds a large collection of Benin Art - says they've had no requests to return the pieces. Audio
Watch: The Housing Crisis - A Solution
What can a seven-year-old boy teach a Christchurch MP about community housing? Frank Film investigates. Video
