Canterbury
Museum buys diaries describing discovery of explorer's body
An Antarctic diary detailing the discovery of British explorer Captain Robert Scott's frozen body has been bought by the Canterbury Museum.
Megan Woods ‘disappointed’ with Southern Response
The State Services Commissioner has laid a police complaint about potentially illegal recordings made at several private insurance meetings, involving quake claimants. Megan Woods talks to Lisa Owen… Video, Audio
Two men charged with murder of Christchurch man
Two men have been charged with the murder of Christchurch man Shayne Heappey.
Five hospitalised after early morning multi-car crash
It isn't clear how many cars were involved in the crash, which emergency services were called to at 1.30am.
Woman faces charges over missing mail in Banks Peninsula
A woman accused of stealing a large amount of mail in the Banks Peninsula area in Canterbury has been arrested.
Police appeal for sightings of missing woman
Police are asking for the public's help finding a 52-year-old who has been reported missing in Christchurch.
Pedestrian hit by car in Rolleston dies
A pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Rolleston this morning.
A hub for local history
A dedicated group of locals are creating Ellesmere Historical Park near Leeston for future generations of Selwyn District residents. 8,000 local objects have been donated to the collection. Audio, Gallery
A hub for local history
A dedicated group of locals are creating Ellesmere Historical Park near Leeston for future generations of Selwyn District residents. 8,000 local objects have been donated to the collection.
AudioTeachers skip class for a day
A busload of Canterbury secondary school teachers visited farms, agribusinesses and a microbrewery recently for Teachers Day Out – a development day organised by NZ Young Farmers. This year, about 400… Audio, Gallery
Teachers skip class for a day
A busload of Canterbury secondary school teachers visited farms, agribusinesses and a microbrewery recently for Teachers Day Out – a development day organised by NZ Young Farmers. This year, about 400…
AudioChristchurch district plan change will make some rebuilds easier
Residents of Christchurch's eastern suburbs will be able to repair or rebuild their houses more easily under changes to the city's district plan.
Hot dogs and sugary drinks on the way out?
The Christchurch City Council is planning to phase fatty food and sugary drinks out of its events and facilities ... is this a good move, or do you like a good hot dog on a day out? Audio
Uber to close Christchurch hub which aids drivers
Uber is being accused of a lack of empathy for its drivers by closing down a hub for them in Christchurch.
Armed officer guarding Christchurch property after death
As an investigation into a man's death continues, an armed police officer is guarding a Christchurch home.
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel to stand for another term
Lianne Dalziel says the decision to stand for another term wasn't an easy decision to make.
Two dead in car crash on the outskirts of Christchurch
A crash between a car and a truck about 10am today has left two people dead and one hospitalised.
Canterbury Regional Council stand by water export decision
CRC stand by its decision despite a case at the High Court ruling the process followed by the Council was wrong. Audio
Some Kaikōura residents 'disgusted' at decision to move properties
Kaikōura District Council has decided that five homes red stickered after the 2016 earthquake will be moved away from a dangerous cliff. Video, Audio
Decision looms on Lancaster Park's fate
The fate of Christchurch's iconic AMI Stadium, formerly known as Lancaster Park, will be in the hands of city councillors this week.
