Canterbury
Teens arrested after armed robbery
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested after a dairy in Christchurch was robbed by three people carring a baseball bat and a firearm.
Victim critical after Temuka stabbing
A man remains in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital after a stabbing in Temuka last night.
Damage to Tait Communications' facility from fire will cost millions to repair
A storage building badly damaged by fire at Tait Communications' Christchurch facility will cost millions of dollars to rebuild.
Large fire at Christchurch electronics company
Two cleaners raised the alarm about a fire after a light apparently exploded at Tait Communications' Christchurch office.
All Blacks vs South Africa test match in Christchurch
Christchurch is readying itself for tomorrow night's first class rugby match between the All Blacks and Springboks; it's the first time since 2007 the teams have faced each other in the city - and… Audio
Elderly struggling with Chch hospital services shift
Some elderly Christchurch residents are being forced to pay more than $60 to taxi to hospital appointments, after their local services shifted to Burwood.
Police chase 4WD through Christchurch
Police have chased a 4WD that was driven through roadworks at speed, damaging fences and a golf course, they say.
Chch elderly struggle to travel to hospital appointments
Some elderly Christchurch residents are having to pay $60 to taxi to hospital appointments after their local services shifted from Princess Margaret Hospital to Burwood Hospital. Audio
Man charged with murder after Ashburton stabbing
A man charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Ashburton on Tuesday night has appeared in the Christchurch District Court.
DOC criticised for allowing cows in river
Cows - and cow faeces - have been seen in a river next to a popular kayaking and fishing spot in North Canterbury. Video
Springsteen to play first South Island concert in February
"The Boss" Bruce Springsteen is set to play his first ever South Island concert next February on the eve of the six-year anniversary of the Canterbury quake. Video, Audio
DoC criticised for allowing cows in river
The Department of Conservation is being criticised for allowing cows to graze next to a popular kayaking and fishing spot on the Hurunui River in North Canterbury. Video, Audio
Chch City Council to commit 10 percent of spending to resilience
The mayor of Christchurch will today pledge to commit at least 10 percent of the city's spending to prepare for future shocks and stresses.
Springsteen to play in Chch on eve of quake anniversary
The Boss is back - and he and his band, the E Street band, are going to Christchurch on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the Canterbury earthquake this summer. Audio
Ashburton WINZ office layout ruled unsafe
A judge has ruled the Ministry of Social Development office in Ashburton where two workers were killed was unsafe for staff. Video
Ashburton's WINZ office ruled to be unsafe
Ashburton's Work and Income office, where two staff members were gunned down by Russell John Tully, should have had barriers in place in order to protect staff, a judge has ruled. Video, Audio
Police search property in hunt for 500 missing cows
Police have searched an Ashburton property in relation to the reported theft of 500 cows in the area, and say inquiries are continuing.
Christchurch elections hard to pick
Our Christchurch reporter takes a look at local election prospects in the city, after electoral boundaries are redrawn. A number of big issues, including repairing the east's roads and the council's… Audio
Christchurch rebuilds his electoral map
This year's Christchurch City Council elections could see some surprises after a radical redrawing of the city's electoral boundries.
