Canterbury
Kayak operator to pay $325k over tourist deaths
A Lake Tekapo kayak hire operator "reacted very slowly and in a confused way and that led to people dying".
WINZ shootings: MSD seeks discharge without conviction
The Ministry of Social Development has sought a discharge without conviction over a charge relating to the fatal shooting of two staff at its Ashburton office in 2014.
Sumner shipping containers to go
Shipping containers near a Christchurch seaside community will finally be removed today, nearly six years after the fatal February 2011 earthquake.
Hanmer Springs waits for nervous visitors to return
The tourist town escaped relatively unscathed from the 14 November quake but holidaymakers have still been staying away.
Native American costumes pulled from parade
The Native American costumes at Christchurch's Santa Parade were withdrawn over abusive emails, the organisers say.
Back on track in North Canterbury
Resilience and community spirit have shone through in North Canterbury in the aftermath of the earthquake. With no active civil defence post in operation in Cheviot in the days after the 7.8 quake, a… Audio, Gallery
Back on track in North Canterbury
Resilience and community spirit have shone through in North Canterbury in the aftermath of the earthquake. With no active civil defence post in operation in Cheviot in the days after the 7.8 quake, a…
AudioCone catchers strike pay dirt
From rivers and rooftops to the student area, nearly 4000 wayward Christchurch road cones have found their way home.
Climber seriously injured in fall
The incident in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park happened the same day another climber died on Mount Harper.
Cardinal delivers Pope's message to people of Kaikoura
The head of the Catholic Church in New Zealand is winging his way to Kaikoura tomorrow with a message from the Pope. Video, Audio
Christchurch restaurants losing business due to roadworks
Christchurch businesses say ongoing roadworks outside their shops are putting off customers and costing them in lost profits. Audio
Float featuring in Christchurch Santa Parade called culturally insensitive'
A Native American float will feature in Christchurch's Santa Parade this weekend, despite a complaint. Audio
Controversy's brewing over the Christchurch Santa Parade
A Native American float will feature in Christchurch's Santa Parade this weekend, despite a complaint about it. Audio
"Lake Rebekah" forms after Kaikoura quake
What do you do when an earthquake leads to a new lake on your farm? Take to facebook and announce you're naming it... after yourself. Audio
Coastal road closure means boom for inland businesses
Businesses on alternative routes between Blenheim and Christchurch are booming since road closures on Kaikōura's coast forced traffic inland.
8000 vehicles a day could hit inland highway this summer
Thousands of holidaymakers could face a summer of highway misery because of earthquake damage to top-of-the-south roads. Video
Rampaging goat tasered by police in Oamaru
A rampaging goat has been tasered by police in Oamaru. Audio
Scientists probe fault for insight on future events
GNS scientists are poring over the freshly ruptured Kekerengu Fault, looking for evidence of previous quakes - and hoping to discover what it means for future events. Video, Audio
Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for the town's real estate mark
The Kaikoura quake is causing havoc for people wanting to sell their homes - but people looking to purchase a house are finding some unexpected opportunities. Video, Audio
