Canterbury

The family of a man who died in an e-scooter accident in Christchurch is raising funds to return his body to his homeland.

The cost of restoring the church has blown out to almost $250 million, as deconstruction uncovered just what was required.

Danny and Roberto Jaz were sentenced in August 2023 after being found guilty of nearly 70 crimes, including rape, sexual violation and stupefying.

The Mainland Tactix are on top of netball's ANZ Premiership after a sensational 58-53 extra-time win against the Central Pulse in a physical top-of-the-table clash in Christchurch.

Christchurch residents have been jolted by a shallow earthquake for the second time on Saturday.

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.

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.

The person fell off a scooter when it collided with a pole and died at the scene.

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…

People are being urged not to gather or eat any shellfish because of the high risk of illness from toxins.

Volunteers are needed for the Great Kaikōura Whale Count.

Central government will get more houses if it guarantees funding for local-led community projects, Canterbury's mayor says.

The national agricultural show is back on - albeit in a slightly different format to previous years.

An officer in Wigram found the car swerving across the centre island, driving onto the wrong side of the road.

An investigation continues into Environment Canterbury's chairperson, five weeks on from him standing down from the role.

Ranger are taking the cutouts around every day at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Audio

The Climate Change Minister was drowned out at a conference by School Strike 4 Climate activists on Tuesday.

A Christchurch eye surgeon who attempted to murder his former business landlord was in an intimate relationship with a District Court judge.

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.