Canterbury
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…
AudioNZ's largest waterslide opens in Hanmer Springs
Standing at almost 14 metres tall with a section that pushes people nearly vertical up a wall, the Conical Thrill waterslide is New Zealand's largest.
Leon Jayet-Cole inquest: Mother adamant she never saw abuse
The mother of 5-year-old Leon Jayet-Cole - who died in 2015 - remains adamant she never saw him being abused.
Threatened gull colony in remains of demolished Chch site
Ruins in the centre of Christchurch have become home for hundreds of the world's most threatened gulls. The black-billed gulls have set up a colony of nests in the demolished remains of an office… Audio, Gallery
Autistic boy, 5, in hospital twice before death
A five-year-old autistic boy grew up in a household known to police for drug crimes and violence, and turned up to hospital at least twice with injuries before his death in Christchurch in 2015.
One dead in Waimakariri crash
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Three die after crashes near Otaki and Christchurch
Two motorcyclists and a cyclist have died following crashes in Canterbury and Horowhenua.
Police searching for Canterbury man missing since Friday
Police are searching for Canterbury man Aidan Salmon, who has been missing since Friday.
Tekapo's tourist zoning 'very much out of touch' - resident
A Tekapo resident says she is willing to go to the High Court to prevent a 112-room hotel being built on her street.
Christchurch transport plan has 'divided the city'
An $86 million plan to make Christchurch's quake damaged roads more accessible is copping heavy criticism for removing car parks and dividing the central city.
Cute as Buttons
North Canterbury farmers Melissa and Hayden Cowan have a small flock of rare black-nosed Swiss Valais sheep. Often referred to as the "cutest sheep in the world" this distinctive breed with black face… Audio
Cute as Buttons
North Canterbury farmers Melissa and Hayden Cowan have a small flock of rare black-nosed Swiss Valais sheep. Often referred to as the "cutest sheep in the world" this distinctive breed with black face…
AudioPower outages response: 'No more possums on Banks Peninsula'
A specialised DOC ranger is in action in Canterbury, hunting possums that have learnt a new trick - how to climb concrete power poles. Video
Focus on Politics: Farmer furore
Last week the Prime Minister celebrated a "world-first" agreement with farmers putting agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme from 2025. While some farmers are grateful for the breathing space… Audio
Two hospitalised after crash while fleeing police
Two people have been hospitalised with serious and critical injuries after crashing while fleeing police.
Man convicted for sharing mosque shooting footage launches second appeal
Philip Arps, who was convicted for sharing the Christchurch mosque shooting video, is launching a second appeal against his sentence.
'Ringing up in tears': Canterbury farmers doing it tough
A recent Ministry of Health report presented to MPs showed suicide rates were up 17 percent in rural areas compared to a drop of 7 percent in cities and towns.
Plan to restore Christchurch's red zone blasted as 'unachievable'
A major part of a plan to restore Christchurch's red zone has taken two years and $5 million to draw up but is now being slammed by council staff.
Extinction Rebellion activists protest at gas industry forum
Police have broken up an attempt by climate activists to block a busy street in Christchurch as part of a protest outside a gas industry meeting.
Mother's call for govt to support Mike King's Gumboot Fund
A Christchurch woman who believes the Gumboot Fund saved her son's life is pleading for the government to prop it up. Audio