Canterbury
Car found after Christchurch home invasion
Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to a home invasion in which three people were tied up for three hours.
Man charged with tsunami evacuation burglary
A man has been charged with ransacking a Christchurch home in the hours after the Kaikōura earthquake.
Wastewater testing to flush out drug use
Wastewater in Auckland and Christchurch is to be tested for meth, cocaine and heroin in an effort to better understand drug use patterns. Audio
Police warn home invader could be armed
A man sought over a home invasion in Christchurch, in which a couple were tied up for three hours, might be armed.
Police to start testing city wastewater for drugs
Police will start testing wastewater in Auckland and Christchurch to check what drugs, and how much, people are using. Sally Murphy reports. Audio
Tourists return to Kaikoura as Inland Rd reopens
Kaikoura businesses say tourists are finally returning to the town five weeks after the 7.8 earthquake, as the Inland Road opens to traffic. Video, Audio
Kaikoura getting on with business
Kaikoura businessman Anton Evans talks about post-quake business. Audio
ChristChurch Cathedral announcement imminent
An announcement is expected this week on the fate of Christchurch's cathedral. Video
Trampers rescued in Arthur's Pass
A 57-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman who failed to return from a day trip have been rescued from Arthur's Pass National Park.
Call for Avon River redevelopment feedback
Regenerate Christchurch is seeking feedback on its outline for developing the earthquake-damaged red zone land along the Avon River.
Warm winters delay cherry season
West Melton fruit grower Peter Sargeant has had to cancel all his Christmas cherry orders because the season is running so late, but luckily his strawberry crop is ripe for picking and the punnets are… Audio
Warm winters delay cherry season
West Melton fruit grower Peter Sargeant has had to cancel all his Christmas cherry orders because the season is running so late, but luckily his strawberry crop is ripe for picking and the punnets are…
AudioPolice complete inquiry into CTV collapse
Families of the 115 people who died in the building collapse must wait until next year for a decision on charges.
Class action against Southern Response to proceed
The High Court has said 40 Christchurch homeowners wanting to take a class action against earthquake insurer Southern Response can move forward with their claim. Video, Audio
Parole denied again for Lisa Blakie's killer
The man convicted of murdering Timaru woman Lisa Blakie almost 17 years ago has been declined parole, for a second time this year.
Kiwi Rail happy government backing rail in quake rebuild
Kaikoura's being promised it'll get its coastal road and rail link back with the government putting a price tag of up to 2 billion dollars on the rebuild. Kiwi Rail chief executive Peter Reidy says… Audio
Kiwi Rail happy government backing rail in quake rebuild
Kaikoura's being promised it'll get its coastal road and rail link back with the government putting a price tag of up to 2 billion dollars on the rebuild. Kiwi Rail chief executive Peter Reidy says… Audio
Govt to rebuild coastal Kaikoura road and rail corridor
Kaikoura businesses have welcomed news that the government will rebuild the coastal road and rail route, and will spend $5 million restoring the Kaikoura Harbour. Audio
GP accused of indecently assaulting patients
Christchurch doctor Rakesh Chawdhry faces 13 charges of indecently assaulting men.
Stadium demo likely, but what will replace it?
Demolishing Christchurch's Lancaster Park will cost $20 million, but it is yet to be decided what will happen to the land.
