Canterbury
'Saving seconds over safety': Community frustrated over speed reversal
NZTA will reverse speed limits on 38 sections of the state highway network - including through the Rakaia township - back to their previous higher speed limit.
Tourist towns doubtful of government support
The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils are not expecting a share of the increased International Visitor Levy.
'Appalling': Group on collision course with government over higher speeds
A transport safety advocacy group is taking legal action over the rollback. Audio
Warning over Facebook Marketplace deal meet-ups after violent robberies
In some cases, buyers thought they were picking up cannabis only to be threatened and fleeced. Audio
Hearings will decide fate of contentious wastewater plant
Despite more than a decade of debate on the plant's replacement, the Akaroa community is still divided on the plans.
Sacred urupā in Canterbury to be handed back to local iwi
An urupā in Banks Peninsula will be handed back to local iwi after more than a century of talks. Audio
'We should have been notified': Council no longer helping with heritage tree
An Ashburton woman was surprised to find out the council would no longer help with the maintenance of the California Redwood tree that towers over her property.
Falling tree crushes caravan with person inside
Firefighters used a digger to free the person, who was critically injured in the incident. Audio
Mount Hutt skifield blanketed in mid-summer snow
Operators woke this morning to see about 5cm of snow on the their webcams.
Canterbury crash claims second victim
A second person involved in a fatal crash in Canterbury on Wednesday has died.
A-League as it happened: Phoenix, Mariners go scoreless
The Wellington Phoenix drew to a standstill against the Central Coast Mariners, in Christchurch, the game ending 0-0.
Breakers beaten by Brisbane Bullets in Christchurch
The New Zealand Breakers' inability to close out matches continues to plague them, after being edged 93-87 by the Brisbane Bullets in Christchurch on Friday night.
Military medals among items stolen in spate of burglaries
The medals, including a Pacific Star, are among a haul of items taken from Rolleston homes this month.
'From cabaret to pogo jumping': World Buskers Festival begins
Christchurch's CBD will be filled with some of the world's best street performers from Friday, as the World Buskers Festival gets underway.
Body found in search for missing swimmer at Christchurch beach
A swimmer was reported missing from Southshore Spit on Thursday afternoon.
Fire at Christchurch's McLeans Island takes two hours to put out
Fire and Emergency responded to a campervan and hay bales on fire in Christchurch early this on Friday morning.
Search for missing swimmer suspended overnight
Emergency services are at a beach in the eastern area of Christchurch.
Oxford’s bright stars pull in the visitors
One year on from gaining international dark sky status, Oxford's night sky is proving to be a drawcard.
North Canterbury: How much will rates rise in 2025?
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect more rates rises, as local councils seek to deliver on their long term plans.
Canterbury's largest food rescue faces staff losses
Canterbury's largest food rescue, Kairos, needs $70,000 in less than a week to avoid cutting staff and services. General manager Stuart Ennor spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
