Canterbury
Museum marks 50 years of hosting Waitangi celebrations
A world class museum on Canterbury's Banks Peninsula will mark 50 years of hosting the South Island's biggest and longest-running Waitangi Day commemorations on Friday. Keiller MacDuff reports. Audio
Investigation launched into tourist boat incident in Akaroa
Investigators say more than 2000 litres of diesel has likely leaked into the water around a stranded tourist boat in Akaroa. The Black Cat catamaran remains beached at Nikau Palm Valley Bay after… Audio
Canterbury museum to mark 50 years hosting Waitangi Day commemorations
It is the South Island's biggest and longest-running commemoration of Waitangi Day, beginning in 1976.
Boaties told to steer clear of Akaroa waters after tourist boat grounded
Environment Canterbury says the boat carried 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel, and about 120 litres of other oils in sealed containers and engines.
TAIC to send team of investigators to Akaroa following ferry grounding
There were reportedly 38 passengers and three crew on-board the 17-metre catamaran, on a wildlife cruise.
Loud bang followed by smoke: Tourist describes vessel sinking at Akaroa
The passenger said he heard a loud sound, as if the boat had run over something, followed by a whizzing sound.
Canterbury crush Auckland to set up Super Smash final against ND
Canterbury will contest a sixth consecutive Super Smash men's final after trouncing Auckland in their knockout clash in Christchurch.
Christchurch's 'toxic' smell worse than ever
Offensive odours have plagued Bromley and neighbouring suburbs.
Bromley plant stench draws 530 odour reports in four days
A putrid stench lingering in Christchurch's eastern suburbs from the city's wastewater treatment plant is expected to persist for at least another week.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hanmer
SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Leslie Hills Road is expected to remain closed for some time.
Water nitrate levels rise in district previously hit by unsafe levels
Nitrate levels are inching up in parts of the South Canterbury's Waimate district where some council water supplies were previously off limits for extended periods twice following breaches of the…
Mayors fear for future of Canterbury rural hospitals
Two Canterbury mayors are still waiting for answers on the future of two rural hospitals which are in desperate need for maintenance.
Canterbury's Woodend Bypass work to begin soon - NZTA
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Physical works on the much anticipated Woodend Bypass are due to get underway this year, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says.
Sex offending by priest Rowan Donoghue 'deeply disturbing'
The rector of St Bede's college says the abuse by Fr Rowan Donoghue against boys more than two decades ago "makes me feel sick".
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
'Really lovely road': Neighbours stunned as elderly woman found dead, teen in court
Police found the body of an elderly woman at a Burnham property after being called over an assault.
'Wiped out entire crops' - Canterbury farmers frustrated by wild weather
Canterbury arable farmers are facing millions of dollars of losses after a third big hail storm hit parts of the region on Friday.
Stink news - 500 litres of human waste spills onto Canterbury highway
SH1 near Geraldine is down to one lane after a truck carrying port-a-loos crashed, sending hundreds of litres of human waste across the road.
Severe thunderstorm watch for Canterbury including Christchurch
MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Christchurch City, the Canterbury Plains and Canterbury High Country.
