Canterbury
SFO clears Christchurch Mayor over election complaint
The Serious Fraud Office says it found no evidence of criminal conduct relating to donations made to Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel and has closed its investigation.
Christchurch's Northern Corridor motorway fully opens to traffic
Christchurch's newest motorway is open for use today and should cut down traffic volumes. Video
Person dies after two-vehicle crash in North Canterbury
One person has died and another has been seriously injured after a crash in the Waimakariri District in North Canterbury this afternoon.
'Everybody needs to be vigilant' - Port Hills fire chief
Fire crews continue to kept watch in as the potential for fire on the Port Hills remains.
Farmhand was five times over alcohol limit when he crashed, died
A coroner has found a farmhand was five times over the legal limit when he crashed his car and died in South Canterbury in November last year.
Port Hills scrub fire caused by construction site sparks
Emergency services have contained a scrub fire on Christchurch's Port Hills this afternoon. Audio
Large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills
Christchurch reporter Anan Zaki, gives Jesse an update on the Port Hills fires. Audio
Kate Sheppard House opens doors as public museum
Katie Pickles, Professor of History at the University of Canterbury, speaks to Jesse about her hopes for the museum. Audio
Milestone in work to restore transport route through Kaikōura
Government, iwi and transport officials mark the departure of the alliance set up to steer the Kaikōura road and rail repair project.
Kaikoura rail and roads finally fixed after quakes
Work to restore Kaikoura's road and rail in the wake of the 2016 earthquake is nearly finished and has reached an important milestone.
A ceremony to acknowledge and farewell many of the workers… Audio
Gasfitter to be sentenced over explosion
The explosion - in house in Christchurch last July - completely destroyed the home and injured six people.
Police officers stationed at Al Noor after message left near mosque
A worshipper at Al Noor mosque is glad a message designed to stir up hatred towards Muslims is being taken seriously.
Police investigate message left near mosque
The police are investigating a concerning message that was chalked outside a mosque in Christchurch.
Close watch kept on hot spots in Port Hills
Firefighters are continuing to dampen down hot spots on the Port Hills in Christchurch following a large scrub fire.
Road fatalities in Auckland, North Canterbury
One person has died after a crash in Auckland this morning.
'You've got two minutes to get out' resident told during Port Hills fire
Residents who were evacuated overnight when fire broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills have now been allowed to return home.
New Christchurch Northern Corridor opens for the public
A new motorway for Christchurch opens today, but motorists will have to wait until Thursday. Video
Post-lockdown sales hold for vege grower
When Country Life visited North Canterbury vegetable grower Cam Booker two years ago he was getting into selling vege boxes. This year sales sky-rocketed over the Covid-19 lockdown and he says local… Audio
Post-lockdown sales hold for vege grower
When Country Life visited North Canterbury vegetable grower Cam Booker two years ago he was getting into selling vege boxes. This year sales sky-rocketed over the Covid-19 lockdown and he says local…
AudioFire in north Canterbury brought under control
A scrub fire near Amberley in north Canterbury has been extinguished but crews are still there damping down hot-spots.
