Canterbury
Clearing burning tyre pile in Amberley could cost $1 million, regional council says
Canterbury regional council says it could cost up to $1 million to clear a huge pile of tyres in Amberley. Audio
Police dive squad to search Canterbury river for missing man
The Police National Dive Squad will search for a man missing in the Waimakariri River just north of Christchurch.
Person hospitalised in serious condition after Christchurch house fire
A person has been rescued from a house fire in the Christchurch suburb of Parklands.
Christchurch water restrictions eased, after successful city efforts
The Christchurch City Council says water restrictions have worked, and saved thousands of cubic metres of water.
Man to appear in court over Amberley fire
A 63-year-old man is due in court today in connection with yesterday's massive fire in Amberley, north of Christchurch.
Shedding sheep hot under hammer
Bidding was competitive at the Mt Cass Station Wiltshire Sheep Sale in North Canterbury. Nearly 3500 sheep reached higher than expected prices at Andrew and Sara Heard's farm and were sold to bidders… Audio, Gallery
Shedding sheep hot under hammer
Bidding was competitive at the Mt Cass Station Wiltshire Sheep Sale in North Canterbury. Nearly 3500 sheep reached higher than expected prices at Andrew and Sara Heard's farm and were sold to bidders…
AudioTyre fire in Canterbury prompts toxic smoke warning
The fire in a large pile of discarded tyres north of Christchurch has now been contained.
Cold change on its way as parts of South Island sizzle again
Canterbury and Marlborough are again sweltering in hot temperatures today with Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru about 30C or higher.
Fire breaks out in abandoned house in Christchurch
Firefighters are dousing down hotspots following a large fire at an abandoned house in the Christchurch suburb of Fendalton.
Stifling heat across Canterbury sees temperatures soar
The mercury hit 37.5C at Ashburton Airport, 34.7C on Banks Peninsula and 33.7C in Methven today as Canterbury sweltered through the afternoon. Video
Hot weather prompts suspension of fire permits in parts of South Island
Fire and Emergency is urging vigilance of fire danger in Canterbury and most of the upper South Island.
Hot days and high fire risk in Canterbury
The Panel speaks to Colin Russell who is leading the Fire and Emergency Canterbury response. Audio
South Island temps top 30 degrees before noon
Temperatures are climbing in parts of the South Island, with potentially record-setting highs on the cards this afternoon. MetService says temperatures around the Canterbury High Country are already… Audio
Caution urged as Christchurch set for scorching 36 degrees
Residents are being urged to keep hydrated and avoid extreme physical exertion in today's high temperatures and firefighting helicopters are on standby. Audio
Residents allowed home but blaze not under control
Five households evacuated at Pines Beach north of Christchurch have been allowed back after flames came within metres of their properties. Video
Selwyn sections snapped up: 'Demand is getting higher and higher'
Land in the Selwyn District on the outskirts of Christchurch is selling so quickly there are little-to-no sections left for new builds.
Police investigating Christchurch death
Police in Christchurch are looking into a death in the suburb of Avonhead yesterday.
M. Bovis numbers falling - MPI
The Ministry of Primary Industries says New Zealand is getting closer to the eradication of Mycoplasma Bovis.
'Some behaviours have got to change to give the birds a fair go'
The Department of Conservation says it is making good progress investigating a report of vehicles driving through a black-billed gull nesting colony in North Canterbury.
