Canterbury
Christchurch: The 'capital of cool'
Our second biggest city is experiencing the type of revival that should make the rest of New Zealand envious.
Cyclist 'left for dead' in hit and run feared he would never walk again
A violent crash left Mark Weston in hospital with a broken back. Audio
'I need closure': Victim's emotional address to man who sexually assaulted her
A young woman has addressed an older man who sexually violated her, telling him through tears how his actions continue to haunt her.
Canterbury book all-southern NPC final with win over Hawke's Bay
The red-and-blacks have won more provincial titles than anyone else, since the competition was revamped in 2006.
School class numbers cut by half after E.coli outbreak at camp
The school noticed more children than usual suffering from car sickness on the trip back, but didn't realise there was a gastroenteritis outbreak until parents started to phone in absences.
Girl violently sick for 10 days after drinking water at campground
At least 10 others got sick from E.coli contaminated water at Hanmer Springs Forest Camp last month.
Ironbark - the wood as hard as steel
Ever wondered what happened to some of the damaged timber from the Lyttelton wharves after the Canterbury earthquakes? The tough ironbark they were made from was too good not to be rescued and… Audio
Tāwhaki aerospace centre pivots from rocket launches to flying cars
It has laid out how a four-person taxi drone flying at up to 250km/h could travel 60-80 percent faster than driving as well as cut down on traffic jams.
Government pours millions into Canterbury flood defences
Canterbury's flood defences are set for a major boost.
Man killed by drunk driver convicted hours earlier
Anthony Wood's wife says it's ridiculous the man who killed her husband was able to get behind the wheel after being convicted of drunk driving the same day.
Six people hospitalised after drinking water at campground
At least 10 others fell ill after contamination of a private drinking water supply at the Canterbury campground.
A zero rate rise - what would it look like?
One council chief executive said he could deliver a zero rate rise, but you might not like it.
South Island's biggest Pak'nSave opens in Christchurch
Amid the excitement of the opening of a new Pak'nSave, some Rolleston residents say they are facing increased noise, heavy traffic and a fall in home values.
New Ashburton mayor ready to 'walk the walk'
Liz McMillan was grinning from ear to ear as she settled into the Ashburton mayoral office in the town's library and civic centre.
Canterbury highway closed after crash
The Geraldine-Fairlie Highway in Canterbury is closed after two vehicles crashed.
Christchurch murder accused claims shooting of man was 'self-defence'
James Holder has pleaded not guilty to murdering David Bridgwater in Aranui at the beginning of 2024.
Care home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assault
A man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.
'I didn't promise the world': Waitaki elects its first woman mayor
Affordable rates and developing a new water plan sit atop incoming Melanie Tavendale's agenda.
Hurunui mayor had already won, but that didn't stop nerves
Marie Black is ready to get to back work, after seeing the make-up of her new council.
Gordon wins third term in Waimakariri
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is back for a third term after a heated campaign, including social media challenges on the council's debt levels.
