Canterbury
Kaikōura’s proposed hot pools receive support, but site questioned
Kaikōura Springs Ltd was granted a lease in July 2022, but is seeking an extension after the original area was deemed unviable.
'Smoke everywhere': Sleepless night for evacuees
It has been another sleepless night for some evacuated Port Hills residents, some who have had close calls in the past.
Port Hills fire: Where to get help
If you have to evacuate your property, have health concerns or are worried about pets left behind, here is what to do.
Port Hills fire day two: Battle against blaze continues
A house has been gutted as the fire grew to cover 650 hectares of land
Port Hills fire: What you need to know
Evacuation centres and a recovery hub are set up to help residents as the Port Hills fire spreads over more than 650 hectares.
Missing mental health patient returns to Hillmorton Hospital
Police say a mental health patient who went missing from Christchurch's Hillmorton Hospital has been found.
In pictures: Port Hills fire spreads for second day
Police say they're prepared to assist with more evacuations if needed as firefighters battle a blaze on the Port Hills in Christchurch.
Evacuated resident lost home in 2017 blaze
Vikki Pflaum's house was destroyed in the last major Port Hills fire and she moved back into a new home five weeks ago.
Firefighters express empathy for stressed Port Hills residents
There have been high emotions at a community meeting as officials briefed residents impacted by Christchurch's Port Hills fire.
'Disaster tourists' blocking Port Hills firefighters
Sightseers are blocking emergency crews bringing equipment in, as well as locals trying to get belongings out.
Port Hills fire rages on, residents evacuated, dry weather to continue
A 100-hectare wildfire in Christchurch's Port Hills is still not contained; residents are being evacuated and a State of Local Emergency has been declared.
Port Hills fire: Crews to work through the night
People have been being asked to stay away from the fire area - "No-one needs your insta, no-one needs your TikTok", a councillor says. See how the day's events unfolded with RNZ's liveblog.
In photos: Evacuations as large Port Hills fire spreads
People in Christchurch's Port Hills are being evacuated because of a large fire and are nervously watching the blaze spread.
Christchurch weather conditions 'pretty bad', MetService says
Dry conditions and winds reaching about 40km/h to 50km/h are hampering efforts to put out a blaze in Christchurch's Port Hills.
Supermarket conduct not up to scratch after mouse found in deli - MPI
Woolworths says two sales were made from Eastgate Countdown's deli after a mouse was found scurrying in the counter and attempts have been made to contact the customers.
Pre-trial arguments continue for two far-right extremists
Pre-trial arguments continue for two far-right extremists facing charges over sharing the live stream of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks.
Countdown didn't shut deli after mouse reported
Woolworths stores director Jason Stockill says staff disposed of the salad contaminated by the mouse but did not close the deli.
Christchurch Airport stops saying it is 'climate positive'
It might have stopped using the phrase in its marketing, but it still maintains it is "factually accurate".
EQC pushes to make dispute resolution process easier
Thirteen years after the Canterbury quakes, the EQC says a new independent dispute resolution scheme will be easier for homeowners.
Acres of krill spotted off Kaikōura coastline: 'It's the most I've ever seen'
Large swarms of krill have been spotted floating off the Kaikōura coastline, with seabirds and fish feasting on the crustaceans.
