Canterbury
Rebuild Catholic cathedral on same site - Christchurch bishop
The Category-1 listed heritage building was demolished in 2020 after devastating quakes in 2010 and 2011.
US airline's first direct flight service to South Island lands in Christchurch
The new service, a partnership between United Airlines and Air New Zealand, will be the first time the South Island has had a direct scheduled service to San Francisco. The first flight from the US…
Informant in Blackmoore cold case not paid full reward
Angela Blackmoore was nine weeks pregnant when she was bludgeoned and stabbed in Christchurch home in 1995.
Reignited fireworks blaze brought under control
The fire, near the Clyde Dam, reignited late on Saturday afternoon from an earlier fire started by fireworks on Friday night.
Heavy rain, strong winds to lash lower North Island, South Island
Severe heavy rain and gale warnings have been issued for parts of the lower North Island and much of the South Island, from Saturday into Sunday.
Angela Blackmoore case: Two defendants found guilty of murder
A jury has found both David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum guilty of the murder of Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore in 1995.
Body found in Christchurch's Avon River
The death of a person whose body was found in the Avon River in Christchurch is not believed to be suspicious.
Man accused of possessing weapons faces another charge
Another charge has been laid against a man who was arrested after police found weapons at a University of Canterbury hall of residence.
Tsunami alarm accidentally goes off in North Canterbury
A tsunami alarm was accidentally activated in North Canterbury on Thursday afternoon, causing some residents to evacuate.
Smelly Christchurch composting site to operate indoors, close in 2026
Residents have been complaining about the smell for 14 years and councillors have now agreed to shift processing to an industrial site in South Hornby. Audio
Timaru brewery builds a wastewater plant to turn byproduct
DB Breweries' plant at Washdyke in Timaru is not only churning out beer - it's also making its own compost. Three years ago the company started a project that would see it treat its own wastewater… Audio
Algal bloom prompts warning from health officials
Te Whatu Ora says the algae can cause rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling, and numbness around the mouth and fingers.
Angela Blackmoore murder trial: Jury retire to consider fate of two co-accused
The jury in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial have retired to consider the fate of the two co-accused David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum.
Hundreds gather in Christchurch for National Māori Action Day
Hundreds of people gathered at Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance on Tuesday evening as part of a national protest against the new government's policies on co-governance and the Treaty.
Lawyers for CTV building engineer Dr Alan Reay claim allegation unwarranted
Lawyers representing the engineer whose firm designed the CTV building that collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake say the complaint against Dr Alan Reay has no basis and should be dismissed.
Angela Blackmoore murder trial: Crown case relies on 'very odd man', defence argues
A defence lawyer in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial has told jurors the Crown's key witness is a "liar" and a "pervert".
Calls for new Government to talk with local councils about plans to replace Resource Management Act
The Canterbury Regional Council is calling on the new Government to talk with local government about its plans to replace Labour's Resource Management Act reforms.
It's chair Peter Scott says he's… Audio
Christchurch school's Stairway to Heaven cover an online hit
A Christchurch school performance of Stairway to Heaven has wowed the crowd so much it led to a flood of requests for the footage, and has now been viewed more than 150,000 times. Video, Audio
Blackmoore murder trial: Defence's Dungeons and Dragons submission 'ludicrous' - prosecutor
Crown prosecutors in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial have described evidence against the pair of co-accused as 'overwhelming'.
Crate Day revellers asked to avoid riverbed to protect endangered birds
Conservationists are warning four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in Canterbury this Crate Day about the need to take care around braided rivers, where rare birds are nesting.