Canterbury
How to get your piece of a century-old Antarctic fruitcake
A well-preserved fruitcake which sat in a hut in Antarctica for over a century will go on display at Canterbury Museum from today.
$100k reward for 'brutal' cold case killing
A $100,000 reward has been announced for information about the murder of a 21-year-old woman in Christchurch in 1995 - the most the police have ever offered for such information.
Christchurch house destroyed in suspicious fire
A house and the surrounding gardens at a Christchurch lifestyle block have been destroyed in a suspicious fire early this morning.
Climate declaration: Don't sideline rural sector's ideas - councillor
Canterbury Regional Council became the first in the country to declare a climate emergency today, but neither councillors nor the activists behind the declaration can say whether it will lead to any…
Victim Support's lack of consultation over donations criticised
An advocate for the victims of the mosque shootings says not enough of the Victim Support money is getting to those who need it most.
ECan, Nelson City Council declare climate emergency
Canterbury Regional Council has become the first in the country to declare a climate emergency, followed shortly afterwards by Nelson City Council. The move comes after weeks of pressure from… Audio
Katrina Epiha sentenced to life for murder
A woman who objected to music being turned up too loud at a party and who went on to brutally stab the woman who turned it up, has been sentenced to life for her murder. The sentencing follows Katrina… Audio
Govt changes to help traumatised victims
Two months after the Christchurch terrorist attacks, the government is making changes to ensure victims who are too traumatised to work can get financial help.
Parts of South Island in line for severe winds
Many roads in the Clutha district in the South Island are closed by fallen trees toppled by strong winds.
Forest and Bird uneasy despite plateau in nitrate levels
A new survey showing polluting nitrate levels in Canterbury have plateaued is only telling part of the story, Forest and Bird says.
Cemetery plaques stolen, sold to scrap metal dealer
Residents in the small rural Canterbury town Springston are angry and shocked after at least 40 cemetery plaques were stolen, desecrated and sold to a scrap metal dealer. Audio
Antonio Guterres pays tribute to mosque shooting victims
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has expressed his solidarity with Christchurch's Muslim community, while visiting the two mosques in the city attacked by a lone-gunman on March 15. Video, Audio
Cancer patient relieved after finally settling with EQC
Eight years after her home started sinking, Beverley Guy has finally had a breakthrough in her battle with EQC to fix ongoing problems with her earthquake damaged home. Video, Audio
Police investigate threatening letter sent to EQC
An anonymous letter sent to EQC threatened the safety of staff and referred to the Christchurch mosque attacks. Police are working with EQC, which has increased security at all its offices. Reporter… Video, Audio
Pair rescued from liferaft off Banks Peninsula
Two people were rescued from a liferaft this morning after their yacht ran into trouble off Banks Peninsula.
283 mosque shooting victims to receive payments
More money being distributed to help people affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks will include, for the first time, people who were present at the two mosques, but not physically injured. Video, Audio
Missing Christchurch woman Alison Rickaby found safe and well
A 58-year-old Christchurch woman missing since midday yesterday has been found safe and well.
From the quakes in Christchurch and Kaikōura – a family memoir exploring the idea of heroism and the meaning of home
At the 2018 Word Christchurch writers' festival, Chessie Henry (and GP father Chris) discusses her family memoir We Can Make a Life with Bronywn Hayward. Audio
Christchurch councils urged to declare climate emergency
Environmental lobby group Extinction Rebellion wants Christchurch councils to vote to declare a climate emergency.
Angela Clifford: the foodie farmer passionate about sustainability
There's never a dull moment for Waipara Valley farmer, educator and foodie Angela Clifford. She grows 60 varieties of fruit and vegetables and has chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, bees, cows and pigs… Audio
