Canterbury
Firefighters battle industrial blaze in Christchurch
An industrial fire that broke out in Christchurch this morning is now being investigated.
Pumps out again in Chch with rain expected
Water pumps are being deployed in Christchurch as the city braces for more heavy rain.
Toxic algae warning for two Canterbury rivers
A health warning has been issued for parts of two rivers in South Canterbury, where high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae have been found.
Cow disease mycoplasma bovis confirmed on 14th farm
A new case of the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed on an Ashburton farm, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Rare parchment may tell us more about the Wars of the Roses
British historians are on their way to Christchurch to look at a rare piece of parchment which may tell us more about the Wars of the Roses. Audio
SH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck crash
State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura has reopened after it was closed due to a truck crash earlier this afternoon.
Service held for soldier who died at military camp
A service has been held at Burnham Military Camp in Christchurch after a soldier died earlier this week.
The Mixtape: Gemma Syme
Today's selector is Christchurch's Gemma Syme from RDU 98.5 FM. Audio
Water pumps fighting back flood waters in Christchurch
Water pumps are running throughout Christchurch, after heavy rain and a king tide caused flooding this morning throughout the city.
Wanaka blaze spreads over hillside
Firefighters have largely contained a blaze on a hill overlooking Wanaka, after a local campground was evacuated.
One dead after Port Hills crash
One person has died after a car and motorcyle collided at an intersection on Christchurch's Port Hills today.
Scrub fire at Rolleston
A train is being blamed as the cause of a scrub fire in Canterbury this afternoon. Emergency services were called to a lifestyle block on Tresillian Drive, near Rolleston, about one o'clock this… Audio
Roads Run Through Us: 6
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this final of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
Police commentary: 'We won't be dispatching to that'
Canterbury Police have gone viral with their light-hearted commentary of New Year's celebrations in the district.
Fireworks launched at horse during New Year celebrations
Firefighters say they're disappointed by people behaving stupidly with fireworks overnight - including one case where people were launching them at a horse.
Missing Christchurch woman found
A 24-year-old woman who was missing in Christchurch since Boxing Day has been found safe and well.
Tekapō church fence guards flock from tourism
Long-term solutions are still needed to control tourists at the Church of the Good Shepherd, who have a habit of wandering in during services, weddings and funerals, the vicar says.
Wood stockpiling call aims to discredit burner ban
A committee fighting a controversial log burner ban in Timaru is urging people to stock up on firewood during the holiday season.
Roads Run Through Us: 2
John Bluck explores the ways of the road in this second of a series about the place roads have in New Zealand history, consciousness and identity. Audio
