Canterbury
Mosque attack gunman's sentencing process delayed
Covid-19 travel restrictions have slowed the sentencing process of the Christchurch mosque gunman.
Chch couple back in court despite winning Southern Response battle
A long-running legal battle between a Christchurch couple and Southern Response looks set to drag on.
Hanmer Springs opens again for social distanced soaking
Hanmer Springs in North Canterbury is open again for business after being closed for 65 days. Audio
Lobster industry claws its way back
New Zealand's live lobster industry is worth about $320 million annually, much of it sold to China. However, back on January 24 exports came to a halt when China shut down its Chinese New Year… Audio, Gallery
The 90s File - Matt Beck
Originally from Oklahoma, Matt is a PhD student at Lincoln University. He's working with Callaghan Innovation and Agriseeds on promoting better health and nutrition for dairy cows, sheep and deer. Audio
Court of Appeal upholds 18-year jail term for Christchurch woman's murder
A man who murdered a Christchurch sex worker has lost an appeal against his sentence.
South Island tourism giant prepares to shed large number of staff
One of the country's biggest tourism companies is considering a significant number of redundancies.
Source of eastern Christchurch stench revealed
A study has finally revealed what has been causing a stink up in eastern Christchurch.
Hospital picks clinicians' least preferred option for new build
Christchurch Hospital is pushing ahead with a new $150m medical tower block despite its own doctors pleading that it's far too small.
One dead after car rolls down bank in Port Hills
One person has died after a car plunged down a bank in Christchurch's Port Hills.
Hundreds support reopened Christchurch farmers' market
Among the many activities people were able to do for the first time at the weekend under level 2, was to head to their local farmers' market.
Rolleston fire put out
A burning mountain of tyres that spewed plumes of black toxic smoke in the Canterbury town of Rolleston yesterday has been put out.
Firefighters bring Rolleston tyre blaze under control
A large tyre fire in Rolleston, a town near Christchurch has now been contained.
Coal mine defends plan to expand
Coal miner Bathurst Resources is defending its plans to expand its Canterbury Coal Mine into another 18 hectares of forest, farms, and wetland.
Historic venue faces closure while bearing Covid-19 impact
Christchurch's historic Isaac Theatre Royal could face permanent closure if staff are not able to recoop "crippling" running costs.
Prince William reaches out to Muslim community
The Duke of Cambridge has told the Christchurch Muslim community that they responded to last year's terror attacks with the utmost grace and dignity.
Mongols MC search: Arrest as police seize firearm, other weapons
Police have seized a firearm and other weapons at a property understood to be the Mongols Motorcycle gang headquarter on the outskirts of Christchurch.
Man faces dangerous driving charges after deaths of two sisters
A man has been charged over a fatal crash in Christchurch's Port Hills last year.
IAG should pay out for two quakes, homeowner tells Appeal Court
A Christchurch homeowner has taken IAG to the Appeal Court over whether he can be paid for damage from separate earthquakes.
Kaikoura could face severe unemployment
The tourist hub of Kaikoura is expecting an unemployment rate of at least 25 percent as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A survey by Tourism Industry Aotearoa has found up to half of all tourism… Audio