Canterbury
Christchurch tornado
Two people have been injured after a tornado hit central Christchurch this afternoon. Audio
Risk of avalanches as fronts bring wild weather
A series of fronts bringing wild weather is increasing the risk of avalanches.
Two injured in rural Canterbury shed fire
Two people were injured fighting a fire in a shed in a rural Canterbury property early this morning.
Proud to Show
On the eve of the 2019 New Zealand Agricultural Show dozens of exhibitors are preparing their cattle at the A & P Showgrounds in Christchurch. As well as showing her own cows and calves, agricultural… Audio
Proud to Show
On the eve of the 2019 New Zealand Agricultural Show dozens of exhibitors are preparing their cattle at the A & P Showgrounds in Christchurch. As well as showing her own cows and calves, agricultural…
AudioDeadly house fire: 'flames were roaring out the kitchen window'
A woman who saw the home next to hers in Christchurch go up in flames, killing one person, says the blaze was "absolutely shocking" and the worst fire she's seen.
Commission apology for quake handling: 'We had absolutely no experience'
The Earthquake Commission has offered a formal apology for its handling of quake claims in Canterbury.
All things rural on show at Agricultural Show in Christchurch
One of New Zealand's largest A&P shows, now known as the New Zealand Agricultural Show, got underway today in Christchurch.
Plane lands safely in Chch after alert over hydraulics problem
Fire and Emergency were called to Christchurch Airport this morning after concerns about a plane with hydraulic issues.
Man dies after falling from Rapaki Rocks in Christchurch
A man who fell from Rapaki Rock on the outskirts of Christchurch on Sunday morning has died.
Spicy business: Growing saffron in New Zealand
A single kilogram of saffron will set you back a cool $10,000 - historically the market has been dominated by growers in the Middle East ... until now, if a pair of Canterbury farmers have their way!
…Young woman appears in court charged with murdering Ashburton man
A 19-year-old woman has appeared in the Christchurch District Court charged with murdering a man in Ashburton.
Two dead, several injured in Canterbury crash
Two people have died and seven people were injured following a crash in the Selwyn District.
Climber injured after falling from Rapaki Rock in Christchurch
A man who fell while climbing Rapaki Rock in Christchurch has suffered critical injuries.
The Labour of Burying Sculpture as Performance - Trent Hiles
Digging narrow trenches for eight hours a day on Banks Peninsula, then burying three lovingly carved wooden sculptures, wrapped in traditional baskets,and leaving them there, is the idea behind… Audio, Gallery
'She is not your rehab' movement battles fake T-shirts
The 'She is not your rehab' movement which helps men heal from past trauma, has become so popular, people overseas are now "ripping off" their merchandise.
Lincoln University goes solar in bid to cut coal use
Lincoln University has switched on a commercial-scale, 102-kilowatt-an-hour solar energy array, as part of a plan to go coal-free by 2025.
Death in Ashburton overnight prompts homicide investigation
An Ashburton house where a 23-year-old man died last night is being forensically examined.
Fitbits for cows? Tracking collars aim to reveal bovine personalities
It's hoped new research looking at the different grazing personalities of Hereford cows will help high country farmers better use their land.
Farming with the future in mind
A fourth-generation Canterbury dairy farmer is embracing regenerative agriculture. John says soil health on his Leeston property has improved dramatically since he stopped using synthetic fertilisers… Audio
