Canterbury
Body of missing Chch jet boater found
The body of a missing Christchurch jet boater has been found on a West Coast beach.
Man jailed for 21 months for sharing footage of mosque attacks
The beliefs of a white supremacist who has compared himself to Adolf Hitler's deputy were laid bare in a Christchurch court today as he was jailed for spreading footage of the mosque attacks. Video, Audio
Gunshot wound prompts police investigation
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man with a gunshot wound checked himself into Timaru Hospital early this morning.
Man who shared mosque shooting video jailed for 21 months
A Christchurch business owner sentenced to prison today for distributing the livestream video of the mosque killings compared himself to Nazi Germany's deputy leader Rudolf Hess.
Off-duty police officer used excess force in domestic dispute - IPCA
An off-duty officer used excessive force after unnecessarily involving himself in a dispute between his friend and their former partner in Christchurch, the police watchdog says.
Two men sentenced for murder of Bradley Lomax in 2017
Two men convicted of the murder of Christchurch man Bradley Lomax in September 2017 will be in prison until at least late 2035.
Canterbury quake insurance tribunal launched
The government has officially launched its Canterbury Earthquake Insurance Tribunal to help homeowners resolve long-standing insurance battles.
Mosque attack accused to stand trial next May
Those who were injured or lost loved ones in the Christchurch mosque attacks now have an anxious wait until the accused gunman's trial in May next year. Video, Audio
Southern DHB maternity services to be independently reviewed
Health Minister David Clark says he is frustrated and disappointed about the way the Southern DHB has implemented changes to its maternity services, following concerns about lack of access to… Video, Audio
Man to appear in court after scuffle with Muslim men outside court
A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with disorderly behaviour after a scuffle outside Christchurch's Justice Precinct this morning.
Mosque attack accused pleads not guilty to more than 90 charges
Survivors and families of the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks were left distraught after the man accused of the attacks pleaded not guilty today to more than 90 charges of murder, attempted… Video, Audio
Crown monitor appointed to support Canterbury DHB
A Crown monitor has been appointed to support the Canterbury DHB - which is forecasting a deficit of more than $100 million.
Canterbury's nitrate problem: 'Let's start reducing now - somehow'
People in rural Canterbury agree more needs to be done to stop nitrates leaching into drinking water, however there's mixed views on whether research is the answer.
Christchurch City Council reconsiders northern motorway plan
Christchurch City Council has agreed to reconsider how it manages traffic through the city's northern suburbs, before the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens. Audio
Chch council considers new transport plans after public pressure
Christchurch City Council has agreed to reconsider how it manages traffic through the city's northern suburbs, when the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens next year. Video, Audio
Drinking water nitrate levels 'dire and getting worse'
Nitrate levels in Canterbury's drinking water are increasing, Forest and Bird says, but the last time the regional council updated its risk map for drinking water wells was 17 months ago. Audio
'Not done lightly': Chch churches to merge
Twelve Catholic parishes in Christchurch will be merged into five large parishes by 2023 under sweeping changes proposed by Bishop Paul Martin.
Crusaders to stay, logo to go
The Crusaders will keep their name but change their logo - there will be no sword, castle or knight. The review into the name comes after calls for it to be dropped following the Christchurch mosque… Audio
Bail refused for man accused of possessing homemade bombs
A Christchurch man charged with possession of homemade bombs, bullets and knives has been refused electronically monitored bail this morning.
