Canterbury
Christchurch City Mission $10 million upgrade to include transitional housing complex
Transitional housing will be a key focus at Christchurch's redeveloped City Mission.
Canterbury DHB races to use 1400 extra vaccine doses
A Christchurch GP was surprised to hear that Canterbury District Health Board staff were making personal Facebook posts to advise people there were spare Covid-19 vaccines up for grabs.
Christchurch house fire treated as suspicious
A fire investigator will look into a suspicious house fire in Christchurch.
Court Theatre turns 50: The highs and lows
Christchurch's Court Theatre has outlived all the other professional theatres set up in New Zealand as it celebrates 50 years. Audio
Historic Christchurch swimming club fights closure
A Christchurch swimming club with a long and distinguished record is fighting against its closure by the Christchurch City Council.
Traffic holdups expected as marathon set to take over Christchurch CBD
The Christchurch Marathon is returning to action for the 40th time tomorrow, after a year off due to Covid-19.
Meeting hears concerns over nitrate levels in Canterbury water
More than 100 people turned out at a public meeting to debate the level of nitrates in Canterbury's drinking water.
Christchurch 'climate action campus' a first-of-its-kind
From May next year the campus will take students from eight schools who will get their hands dirty with everything from conducting experiments to growing vegetables and rearing chickens.
Earthquake sets firmer foundations for Kaikōura infrastructure assets
Kaikōura is better placed than most districts when it comes to the cost of renewing old pipes and roads - largely because of the 2016 earthquake, a council report says.
Ashburton principal calls for better management of phones
Amid the recent suspension of a Methven secondary school pupil and growing calls from the local community for the use of phones in schools to be banned, a principal says the use of phones needs to be…
Methven school to review phones after student suspended
A pupil at Mount Hutt College has been suspended after they allegedly filmed a fellow student before distributing the footage to others "with the intention of humiliating them".
Canterbury consent replacement raises concerns about nitrates
People opposed to a large irrigation scheme in Mid-Canterbury want their side heard when consents are considered, and say nitrate pollution is a concern.
Painter sacked in first week wins $12,500 compensation
A painter has been awarded $12,500 in compensation and lost wages, after he was sacked just four-and-a-half days into the job.
Crews contain forest fire burning near Fairlie
About 30 firefighters are working to put out a fire that's been burning in a forestry plantation near the Canterbury town of Fairlie since about midday yesterday.
Abby Cunnane: leading the Physics Room
Taking over an art gallery with a reputation for daring work that is more about pushing boundaries than making sales, is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Abby Cunnane has only been Director of… Audio
Miniature models of the Christchurch that was
Christchurch artist Mike Beer creates miniature models of Christchurch buildings that were lost in the Canterbury earthquakes. Through these tiny models Mike hopes to remind people of the buildings… Audio
Gusty severe weather and high fire danger prompt warnings
Fire fighters spent last night battling two small vegetation fires in high winds, and much of the South Island and parts of the lower North Island are being warned to prepare for severe weather today.
Grape crop on track for an excellent vintage
Will Bowman is part of the team that farms and ferments grapes at Black Estate's three organic vineyards in the Waipara Valley. He also makes his own wine from locally sourced grapes. His first… Audio
Grape crop on track for an excellent vintage
Will Bowman is part of the team that farms and ferments grapes at Black Estate's three organic vineyards in the Waipara Valley. He also makes his own wine from locally sourced grapes. His first…
Audio'Young female footballers, don't get disheartened' - Mayor
Christchurch's mayor is telling young female footballers not to be disheartened the city won't have any FIFA World Cup games in 2023.
Christchurch's mayor Lianne Dalziel told Max Towle she's… Audio
