Canterbury
More complaints about Dame Sian's cows
More complaints about cattle owned by the Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias roaming in waterways have been received by the Canterbury Regional Council. Audio
More complaints surface into Dame Sian Elias' livestock
The Canterbury regional council is looking into even more complaints about Dame Sian Elias' livestock. Audio
Arthur's Pass route to close overnight
Bealey Bridge near Arthur's Pass will be closed overnight tonight to allow for final repairs and for the temporary bridge to be taken down. People wanting to travel between Greymouth...
Police seeking info following Christchurch home invasion
Police are appealing for information after a home invasion in Christchurch. They said two men forced their way into a man's home in Papanui yesterday afternoon and threatened him with...
Work and Income killer Russell John Tully jailed for at least 27 years
The family of a woman murdered during a shooting at the Ashburton Work and Income office say the death tore them apart.
Government ramps up rhetoric on Auckland Council
The Prime Minister has ramped up the rhetoric over the Auckland Council's role in the city's housing shortage, saying a new National Policy Statement will ultimately dictate how much housing land… Audio
Duckmanton family yell, lunge at murder accused in court
A police officer was left with a bloody hand in the Christchurch District Court this morning, when the family of Renee Duckmanton yelled abuse and lunged at the man accused of her murder. Belinda… Audio
Double murderer sentenced to 27 years
The man who murdererd two women at the Ashburton WINZ office, Russell John Tully, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison. Reporter Sally Murphy was at the sentencing. Audio
Renee's family members abuse murder accused
Family members of Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton yelled abuse and had to be restrained as the man accused of her murder appeared in court.
Christchurch sex industry relieved after murder arrest
A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Christchurch woman Renee Duckmanton whose badly burnt body was found near Rakaia 12 days ago. Audio
Council backs residents over quarry depths
Canterbury's regional council ECAN is opposing plans by eight companies to expand their gravel quarrying operations near Christchurch.
Alternative bid for Ashburton bottling plant
Ashburton District Council has received a confirmed alternative bid for a piece of land with attached water consents.
Human bone washes up on Timaru beach
A bone that washed up on a Timaru beach yesterday has been confirmed as human.
East Christchurch residents 'have been too nice' about red zone
Christchurch residents frustrated at being shut out of decision-making want the new agency in charge of the red zone to talk to them. Audio
Chch residents frustrated at being shut out
Christchurch residents frustrated at being shut out the decision making on the future of Chirstchurch's redzone are calling for more consultation from the new agency in charge of the area. Audio
Christchurch - garden city or Antarctic gateway?
Calls are being made for Christchurch to be better known as the gateway to Antarctica, rather than the garden city.
Charity aims to add cash to Canterbury health system
A new charity is being set up to raise money for Canterbury's health system.
Music among the planes
The Royal New Zealand Airforce Band is performing among the planes at the Airforce Museum of New Zealand in Wigram next week. Simon Brew and Alistair Isdale explain how the acoustics are altered… Audio
Alpine Fault quake would severely damage Canterbury
New research says Canterbury would suffer severe damage in an Alpine Fault earthquake. Audio
Major Alpine Fault quake could severely damage Canterbury - research
The Canterbury Plains could suffer more damage than previously expected in an Alpine Fault quake - worse than some areas close to the fault. Video
