Canterbury
Two divers missing off Banks Peninsula found alive
Two divers who went missing off Banks Peninsula earlier today have been found alive.
Charges due to be laid after man dies in Canterbury
South Canterbury police are investigating the death of a 68-year-old man following an incident north of Timaru on Friday.
Person seriously injured after being shot in Christchurch
A shooting in Christchurch last night has left one person in a serious condition in hospital.
Dismissed medical officer of health temporarily reinstated
Christchurch's long standing medical officer of health has been temporarily reinstated to his role after challenging his dismissal in the Employment Court.
Sarah Johnston: unearthing the voices of NZ's WWII soldiers
Sound historian Sarah Johnston discusses her research project into the wartime recordings from the New Zealand Mobile Broadcasting Unit that travelled with the New Zealand Division during World War… Audio
Dozen cows euthanised after train collision
KiwiRail says the death of about a dozen cattle which were hit by a train last night is a timely reminder for farmers to make sure stock are contained.
Councillors 'kept out of the loop' on river committee
A disgruntled Ashburton District councillor believes elected members were kept out of the loop around "important" conversations concerning the Rangitata Awa.
Christchurch to light up the sky for Matariki
Matariki will be celebrated in Christchurch this year with a two-week light show leading up to a fireworks display.
Two injured in light plane crash in North Canterbury
A light plane crashed this morning in Glentui.
Canterbury homeowners to get free water check for nitrate levels
Canterbury authorities are offering free drinking water tests for homeowners in a bid to check for harmful levels of nitrate.
Otago and lower South Island feeling the crispy chill
Late autumn chills have set in for Otago and the lower South Island, with a further bite on the way.
Man charged in relation to Sydenham death
Police have charged a man with murder in relation to the death of a man in Sydenham yesterday afternoon.
Council funding brings relief for retailers hit by roadworks
Further funding of nearly $200,000, to help reduce the disruption of the Ashburton CBD upgrades, is a possible godsend for struggling retailers.
Hefty fine for company behind Canterbury chemical spill
A Canterbury company has been fined $120,000 for contaminating a Mt Somers waterway, killing hundreds of fish.
Walking around Ōtautahi
Dr Colin Meurk in Christchurch is heading off for a walk this weekend, but not just any walk, he's going to be walking for eight days! It's the 10th time he's done the 140 kilometre circuit around… Audio
Ashburton Council 'confident' in speed limit changes
Slower speed limits on busy Mid Canterbury roads should address community concerns, Ashburton District Council says.
Court theatre fifty years of ushering
The Court Theatre in Christchurch has an important milestone coming up this week, it's celebrating 50 years since it first opened. Gay Peek has been a volunteer usher for each one of those years. Audio
NZer who fought for MIQ place after cancer diagnosis dies
A terminally ill New Zealander who had to fight for an emergency spot in managed isolation has died in Christchurch.
Heartland Tractor Trek heads south
A group of tractor loving mates are driving their vintage Chamberlains around New Zealand to raise money for Heart Kids New Zealand. The charity provides essential support for families that have a… Audio
Heartland Tractor Trek heads south
A group of tractor loving mates are driving their vintage Chamberlains around New Zealand to raise money for Heart Kids New Zealand. The charity provides essential support for families that have a…
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