Canterbury
Dashcam footage sought following fatal Canterbury crash
A person was killed and another seriously injured in the crash on State Highway 1's Waimate Highway near Makikihi.
Risk sponsor's name will dilute 'Te Kaha' stadium branding - experts
The brand of Christchurch's new $683 million arena risks being smothered by corporate sponsorship, experts warn.
Whoosh around town: Transport pilot features gondola-like pods
Gondola-like pods hanging under rails and over roads, taxiing travellers around city centres, might sound futuristic, but a Christchurch company says it can beat urban traffic congestion with its…
Inquest into Mosque shooter's firearms licence to begin next month
The inquest begins on 7 October.
Calls for 4WD drive ban on Canterbury ‘river road’
The Waimakariri District Council will consider a proposal from DOC to close the upper Ashley Rakahuri River to vehicles while birds are nesting.
Council signed off funding for A&P show without consulting councillors
Christchurch City Council staff signed off $125,000 for this year's Canterbury A&P show without consulting councillors.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Prosecution closing starts with women's reports
The Crown has started its closing address in the trial of John Muchirahondo by reading out some of the words of the 15 women who have made complaints against him.
Large vegetation fire at Waitaki now contained
The fire flared up earlier today due to high winds but is now under control, FENZ said.
Death of 9-month-old baby not suspicious - police
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Police warn of 'suspicious' approaches in Christchurch
Christchurch Police have been made aware of a male making suspicious approaches to school girls and other young people.
Adding birds to the farmer's toolbox
The growing strips of plantings separating rivers and roads from farmland on the Canterbury Plains has piqued the interest of Dr Sara Kross, an expert in how to encourage biodiversity on farm. Audio
Christchurch Comancheros' insignia pulled down from HQ
The move comes after police confirmed it had arrested every member of the gang's Christchurch chapter in a major drug bust.
Christchurch Kāinga Ora death 'unexplained' - police
Emergency services were called to a Barrington Street property on Wednesday afternoon - but police are not confirming a child died.
Police investigating death in Christchurch
Police say officers are in the early stages of determining what happened.
Cash in the ceiling: Finders keepers not always the case
A Christchurch couple want to lay claim to $232k cash they found tucked away in their ceiling in five dusty, vacuum sealed plastic bricks. Audio
Council asks government to do more to minimise problem gambling harm
Christchurch has more pokie machines per capita than any other main centre and the council is worried about the rise in online gambling.
Christchurch told not to spend more money on potentially hosting Commonwealth Games
Instead, its been recommended the council support a national bid led by the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
Waipara blaze still burning after almost a week
Firefighters battling a blaze in Waipara say overnight rain has both helped and hindered their cause.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Accused always believed there was consent - defence
The defence case opened today for a man facing multiple sexual assault charges, with his lawyer saying the defence is simply that his client always believed the interactions were consensual.
'You learn to take a deep breath': Coming together in times of drought
The rural sector in north Canterbury's Hurunui district describe how drought conditions and demanding economic settings have left them battling. Audio
