Canterbury
Area schools brace for busy year
Some schools get few, if any, New Zealand-trained teacher applicants, with several employing LAT (limited authority to teach) teachers to fill staffing gaps.
The willing students who struggle to find work
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students.
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
School cancels centenary celebration over sexual abuse allegations
A former St Bede's College teacher is facing 11 charges linked to historical sexual offending against four students about 20 years ago.
Memorial plaques for fire victims stolen from cemetery
Twenty-three plaques have been stolen from a cemetery where they are part of a memorial for victims of the country's deadliest fire.
Canterbury man charged with animal cruelty after attack on German Shepherd
A Canterbury man has been arrested and charged after video footage surfaced of him allegedly attacking a German Shepherd.
'It's in limbo': McCaw statue saga rumbles on
A project manager for a planned statue of the rugby legend to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger to stand for second term
Rates are among the lowest in the country and Mauger says he knows keeping them that way is a priority for residents.
Gloriavale leader apologises for historic abuse
It comes after the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic Abuse in Care requested Gloriavale apologise to its members, last July.
Mayor removes abandoned trailer himself since council hadn't
Christchurch's mayor has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction.
Christchurch cyclist numbers hit all-time high
A record-breaking 4.08 million trips were logged in 2024 across 31 locations.
Police investigating suspicious fire at Christchurch Primary School
In a post on Facebook they asked anyone who was or may know the person of interest in the photo to get in touch.
Two Christchurch house fires contained
The cause of both fires is unknown but not believed to be suspicious.
'Apocalyptic' swarms of midges plague residents
Some have had to move out of their homes, a meeting of east Christchurch residents has heard.
Akaroa sewage upgrade set to go ahead, despite some local resistance
The Christchurch City Council is defending its moves to press on with long-awaited multimillion dollar sewage plant upgrades for the Banks Peninsula township of Akaroa.
Christchurch City Council defends decision to upgrade sewage plant in Akaroa
The Christchurch City Council is defending its decision to press ahead with long awaited sewage plant upgrades for the Banks Peninsula township of Akaroa. Adam Burns has more. Audio
Ashburton loses 'turtle town' title with speed changes
The man who said Ashburton would be turtle town after school speed zones were introduced is happy to see them changing.
Serious injuries in crash between car and scooter in Canterbury
Police say initial indications are that there have been serious injuries.
Even a $280k 4WD can't handle this stretch of beach gravel
Residents in a tiny community see the funny side of getting their shovels out when weekends roll around. Audio
'It's thriving': Canterbury owner of 'world's worst lawn'
A Canterbury woman who has won the World's Ugliest Lawn Award is chuffed her piece of parched paradise with its all-natural, weather-beaten dents has been internationally recognised.
