Canterbury
Ramadan comes to an emotional end in Christchurch
Muslims around New Zealand gathered at gymnasiums and halls this morning for prayers and a bite to eat as they marked the end of Ramadan. In Christchurch, where 51 Muslims lost their lives in the… Video, Audio
Linwood Park homes sit empty despite housing waitlist
A Christchurch housing trust says hundreds of people are waiting for social housing but can't use empty temporary homes originally set up for quake victims. Video, Audio
Dairy farmers' planting obsession
Dairy farmers Mark and Jennifer McDonald began planting back in 2009 with a native vegetation project on their land in Methven. Since then, they've continued planting everything from flax to totara. Audio, Gallery
'Attention seeking' woman sentenced over strawberry needle scare
A woman who made a false complaint about finding a needle in strawberries bought from a Timaru supermarket will serve five months of home detention.
Thief brandishes knife to steal woman's car in Christchurch
A car stolen at knifepoint from a woman in Christchurch has been found and police say they are now talking to four people about what happened.
Water bottling plant's plastic beads and wastewater pollution
Chinese-owned Cloud Ocean Water has been fined $750 and served two abatement notices after the Canterbury Regional Council discovered plastic beads on land surrounding its site and waste and wash…
Mental health inquiry: ‘we need a clear plan’
A Christchurch family, who have seen their mum go in and out of mental health facilities, says the government needs to back up their promises around mental health reform with action. Video, Audio
Sledgehammer-wielding burglar rammed, left stolen cars burning
A man broke into an Ashburton service station with a sledgehammer before fleeing in a vehicle, rammed a security guard's car and a police car, and left two stolen cars burning, police say.
Coronation Street stars celebrate Kiwi's 100th birthday
Timaru local Rosetta Rawlings celebrated her 100th birthday this weekend. The day was made extra special for Rosetta when stars from her favourite show - Coronation Street - sent their wishes via… Audio
Green light for two new e-scooter operators in Christchurch
Christchurch will soon be home to another two e-scooter operators.
When the chips are down
Groundwater scientists are using John Saywell's Canterbury farm to measure how well buried trenches filled with woodchips and bacteria break down nitrates in drainage water. Audio, Gallery
When the chips are down
Groundwater scientists are using John Saywell's Canterbury farm to measure how well buried trenches filled with woodchips and bacteria break down nitrates in drainage water.
AudioChristchurch imam Gamal Fouda stands in local body elections
One of two Muslim candidates in this year's Christchurch local body elections says if he is successful he will continue in his role as the imam of the Al Noor mosque.
Arrest after early-morning rampage
A thieving and car-ramming rampage in Mid Canterbury, which ended with two stolen cars set on fire has resulted in a man's arrest.
Woman seriously injured in crash with fleeing driver - police
A woman has been seriously injured when a car fleeing from police crossed the centre line and crashed into her vehicle in Christchurch last night.
People still donating to mosque attack victims
Victim Support has received almost $170,000 in the last three weeks for victims of the mosque attacks. The Givealittle page for donations will close on 30 May.
Man who attacked month-old baby twice jailed for 10 years
A man has been sentenced in the High Court in Christchurch on two charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Real estate agent says he was kept in dark about concerns over Chch building
A real estate agent says the Christchurch City Council was "unprofessional" not to advise him of earthquake design concerns at a new central city building.
Engineering firms identify serious risks with new Chch building
Christchurch City Council is insisting a building found to have serious seismic flaws poses no immediate risk to the public. But the future of the new High Street block remains unclear, after three… Video, Audio
Police search for missing tramper
A search is on for 36-year-old Timothy Clements of Rangiora, who has not returned after going tramping on Saturday in the Ashburton Lakes area near Mt Hutt.
