Canterbury
First freight chugs into Chch from Picton since Kaikoura quake
The first freight train since the devastating Kaikoura earthquake has chugged into Christchurch, after an historic 348 kilometre journey from Picton. Video, Audio
First train since quake rolls into Kaikōura
Locals and railway workers cheered as the first freight train arrived on the reopened Picton to Christchurch line. Video
Regional council offices occupied by water protestors
Nearly 100 protestors stormed the offices of the Canterbury Regional Council today demanding an improvement to the region's waterways. Audio
Water quality protesters occupy ECan offices
About 100 people stormed the Canterbury Regional Council offices today to protest the state of the region's waterways.
Fireplace embers sparked Sumner Airbnb fire
A Christchurch house fire that left 10 Malaysian tourists in hospital was caused by fireplace embers, an investigator says.
Pasifika candidates face off in Christchurch
Christchurch's Pasifika community made it clear to National and Labour they want better mental health services in schools.
Canterbury retain the Shield
A destructive Canterbury outfit has retained the Ranfurly Shield in style, thumping Counties Manukau 78-5 in Christchurch.
Car removed from lake after fatal crash
The car that plunged into a Christchurch lake, resulting in the death of a couple, has been removed using a crane. Audio
Couple dies in Christchurch lake
Family and friends of a young couple comforted each other as their bodies were pulled from a Christchurch lake after their car was driven into the lake last night. Video, Audio
Two missing after car driven into Christchurch lake
Two people are missing after a car was driven into a lake in the Christchurch suburb of Halswell.
Christchurch's justice precinct formally opened
Christchurch's multi-million-dollar justice precinct has officially opened, after long construction delays and cost overruns.
Pair in court over death of man found by riverbed
Neither man entered a plea to the charge of murdering Christchurch man Bradley Lomax.
Two charged over death of man found by riverbed
Two men have been charged with the murder of Christchurch man Bradley Lomax.
Rail returns between Picton and Christchurch
The track will open this week after being closed for nearly a year after the line suffered extensive damage in last November's earthquake. Video, Audio
Cause of Christchurch fire that injured 10 likely accidental
The home on upmarket Clifton Hill was an AirB&B and was being rented out by a group of Malaysian tourists when it was gutted in a fire. Video, Audio
Neighbour describes sheets of flame in Christchurch house blaze
The fire in the Christchurch suburb of Sumner, which destroyed a house and left 10 people injured in hospital, was likely accidental.
Cathedral rebuild decision: 'Sanity prevailed'
Heritage groups are breathing a sigh of relief after the Anglican Church decided to save the quake-ravaged Christ Church Cathedral.
Six hospitalised after Chch house fire
Six people have been taken to Christchurch Hospital following a house fire in the suburb of Sumner.
Chch council leaves river banks long to boost whitebait
The Christchurch City Council is letting the banks of some of Christchurch's rivers go unmown in a bid to encourage more whitebait to spawn within the city.
Debatable benefits of head-to-head clashes
Three live Ardern v English debates in seven days pumped up coverage of the election campaign. The media picked out the leaders’ zingers, bangers and clangers, and they agonised over who won and who… Audio
