Canterbury

Some of Christchurch's earthquake damaged red-zone land is another step closer to having some long-term decisions made about its future.

Fire and Emergency says two fires by train-tracks in Christchurch today show how dry things already are.

The Christchurch City Council has voted to prioritise works in the east to address flooding that's been happening for the last 10 years.

The family of Mason Pendrous is deeply disappointed about the way it has been treated by the operator of the hall where he died.

A couple tricked into accepting a lower offer from Southern Response to repair their earthquake-damaged home wants a full apology from Gerry Brownlee, but he says he's got "nothing to apologise for".

Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods has spoken about the government's decision not to appeal a landmark court case against Southern Response. Video

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in Christchurch.

A Christchurch Māori immersion school has been told its dilapidated leaky building will only get a repair instead of a rebuild, 10 years after the Ministry of Education started looking at a new build.

A small North Canterbury town has turned out in droves to oppose the opening of a new liquor store.

The government is committing $11.6 million from its infrastructure fund towards an upgrade of Timaru's Theatre Royal.

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The head of intensive care at Christchurch Hospital is warning some surgery for children and adults will have to be put off because of funding woes.

Police have arrested a man in relation to fires at two Christchurch churches and a cafe.