Canterbury
Thousands of early artefacts on display in first-of-its-kind museum
A 100-year-old Ballantynes sign, evidence of 19th-century fraud and tobacco pipes made of clay are among the treasures collected, catalogued and preserved.
Rakaia's salmon statue needs a makeover
The statue is in need of work, but with the project unbudgeted the council has yet to work out where the cash to fund it will come from.
One dead after e-scooter crash in Christchurch
The person fell off a scooter when it collided with a pole and died at the scene.
Prices not that bullish at Charolais sale
A herd of young bulls went under the hammer at the annual Silverstream Charolais and Hereford Stud sale in Motukarara, but with farmers tightening their belts, prices were back a bit compared to last… Audio
Prices not that bullish at Charolais sale
A herd of young bulls went under the hammer at the annual Silverstream Charolais and Hereford Stud sale in Motukarara, but with farmers tightening their belts, prices were back a bit compared to last…
AudioPublic health warning for shellfish on Christchurch beaches, Lyttelton Harbour
People are being urged not to gather or eat any shellfish because of the high risk of illness from toxins.
Ever thought of counting whales as part of your winter get-away?
Volunteers are needed for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count.
A case for government funding community housing
Central government will get more houses if it guarantees funding for local-led community projects, Canterbury's mayor says.
NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead in 'slimmed down' fashion after all
The national agricultural show is back on - albeit in a slightly different format to previous years.
Icy windscreen lands Christchurch driver $150 fine
An officer in Wigram found the car swerving across the centre island, driving onto the wrong side of the road.
Investigation into Environment Canterbury chairperson 'ongoing'
An investigation continues into Environment Canterbury's chairperson, five weeks on from him standing down from the role.
Rangers bark while carrying wolf decoys to scare geese away
Ranger are taking the cutouts around every day at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Audio
Climate Change Minister drowned out by School Strike for Climate activists
The Climate Change Minister was drowned out at a conference by School Strike 4 Climate activists on Tuesday.
Judge revealed as partner of surgeon jailed for attempted murder
A Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder his former business landlord was in an intimate relationship with a District Court judge.
National transport ticketing system to roll out
Buses in Timaru will be the first to try out a new national ticketing system which aims to introduce a single payment system across the country.
Is this New Zealand's most expensive pie?
A small pie shop in Canterbury may have just set a record. Why? The answer is cray. Audio
Future of Agricultural Show still up in the air
Talks to ensure the New Zealand Agricultural Show goes ahead this year in Christchurch are continuing.
'Tiny home' fire puts one in hospital
A person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital in serious condition.
Canterbury schoolboy rugby rule slammed as 'elitist', 'self-serving'
A bid to exclude combined teams from the top grade will mean many students miss out, principals say.
One dead after crash in Canterbury
A person has died after a single-vehicle crash in Darfield on Friday evening.
