Canterbury

"Lincoln's education and research programmes are leading positive and impactful change in the land-based sectors," its vice-chancellor says.

Lyttelton residents are remaining buoyant as SailGP returns this weekend, despite reports last year's event was an economic let down for businesses. Audio

Climate activists are urging the Christchurch City Council to count cruise ship emissions in the city's climate targets.

The decision to euthanise the whale was made in consultation with iwi, based on the animal's welfare.

Timetables at the South Island's biggest secondary school have been thrown into disarray.

Farmers say they want to fill the stream with irrigation water but can't get a clear answer from Environment Canterbury.

Some of the plant thefts over the past six months have been caught on camera, with flowers and bushes literally disappearing overnight. Audio

Wildfire spread into the adventure park in February, seven years after fire devastated the park and forced its closure for nearly a year.

NZ's Muslim community "responded to this horrific event with such courage and fortitude", the Prince of Wales says.

The Prime Minister would not be drawn on his coalition partner's proposal to liberalise access to centrefire semi-automatic firearms.

The government has largely failed in meeting its promise to make Aotearoa safer for Muslims, the Islamic Women's Council says.

"We are very fortunate that we will be able to reopen with pretty much all attractions back on offer," the park manager said.

Temel Atacocugu was hit by nine bullets and had some 30 surgeries, but his sense of humour was in intact.

An independent environmental consultant will have the power to stop or delay SailGP races if endangered dolphins are sighted too close to the boats.

Talks are underway for the 'South Island Kea' to be included in an expanded NRL competition in the coming years.

Waimakariri's council boss is not amused with a belated request to contribute to the running costs of Christchurch's new stadium.

A Rolleston College student wept as she told Education Ministry staff about the state of the school.

It is so risky, the fact no-one appears to have been killed doing it suggests those involved have some electrical skills, police say.