Canterbury

Gerry Brownlee's six-year reign as the minister in charge of the $15.4 billion Christchurch rebuild is coming to an end, following today's Cabinet reshuffle.

Swarms of midges are making residents near the city's sewage ponds feel like prisoners in their own homes. Video

Heavy fog that disrupted flights out of Christchurch and prompted warnings for motorists is lifting but is forecast to return tomorrow.

Stonemasons have been working to restore two quake-damaged war memorials in Canterbury's Hurunui District in time for Anzac Day commemorations.

Seven people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Christchurch early this morning.

In the small village of St Arnaud, a once-quiet car repair and salvage business is suddenly a 24/7 operation since the road though the town became the main route south.

The Coronation Garden in Little River is a living memorial for local men who died in WWI and WWII. Designed by local nurseryman Bruce King, the garden is packed with perennials, rhododendrons, flaxes…

The Little River Support Group hosts the Giant Pumpkin Festival every year on Anzac weekend. The old style country fair attracts hundreds of visitors and competitors from around Canterbury and all…

Drought-hit farmers in North Canterbury are breathing a sigh of relief, with the rainfall brought by two cyclones turning parched paddocks green. Video

Campground and crayfish shop owner Belinda Girl is being forced to leave for good after months without income due to the Kaikōura earthquake. Audio

Christchurch Airport is partnering with the world's largest retail commerce company to connect small and regional New Zealand businesses with Chinese visitors.

A hundred Pacific young people will get the chance to discuss problems they face and find solutions when the Pacific Youth Parliament session begins today.

The government will provide an extra $700,000 for Kaikōura Harbour, and another $250,000 to extend the period of free GP visits in the region.