Canterbury
The sun may be setting on Kaikōura's sole beachfront campground
The owner of the site, Ngāi Tahu, gave notice more than 18 months ago to the operators, saying their lease for the land would not be renewed.
Video of mouse in supermarket salad sparks investigation
The Ministry of Primary Industries is investigating a video showing a mouse running across uncovered salad in a Christchurch supermarket deli.
Serious crash blocks SH1 between Waipara and Greta Valley
Two people are reported to be in a critical condition following a serious two-vehicle crash in Canterbury.
Chinese New Year boosts demand for New Zealand cream cheese
Growing demand for cream cheese in China has seen Fonterra ramp up production at its Darfield site in Canterbury.
One person dead in Clarence River incident
The person was believed to have been rafting on the river, police say.
Tāwhaki aerospace centre aims to boost Canterbury economy
The aerospace centre at Kaitorete Spit has officially opened, bolstered by a $5.4 million cash injection from the government.
Draft plan reveals Christchurch council plans 15.8% rates rise
It would be followed by an increase of 8.2 percent next year, according to the council's draft Long-Term Plan.
Green learning hub grows on red zone land
School students are helping turn quake-damaged red zoned land green again at the Climate Action Campus in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
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Green learning hub grows on red zone land
School students are helping turn quake-damaged red zoned land green again at the Climate Action Campus in Ōtautahi/Christchurch.
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Sky lanterns, fireworks banned in Canterbury ahead of Chinese New Year
People are being urged to "be vigilant" due to the hot, dry conditions.
Elite school mishandled allegations about teacher
An elite school has apologised after an independent investigation revealed a series of failings in its handling of allegations about a disgraced teacher.
Environment minister, Chch mayor to discuss city's housing density
Christchurch's mayor will travel to Wellington to discuss halting housing density plans in the Garden City.
Canterbury police visit mosques after phone threat
Officers are now working with the community to provide reassurance, police say.
Timaru airport reopens after 'bird activity' concerns
Transport investigators are looking into why "bird activity" led to flight cancellations and Timaru Airport's closure this morning.
Large vegetation fire burns through five hectares in North Canterbury
The fire has burnt through on both sides of State Highway 1 near Waipara, close enough for some power poles to catch alight.
Canterbury on high-alert after fires
Canterbury is on alert after two vegetation fires in the past few days. Up to 60 firefighters tackled a fire near Waipara in the Hurunui District late Tuesday.
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Police close section of SH1 due to fire threatening homes
A large fire threatening homes in north Canterbury has been contained, though some homes remain under threat, and evacuation centres are operating for those affected.
Arrests made at Christchurch protest
Four people have been arrested after blocking traffic in Christchurch during a protest on this afternoon.
50 firefighters continue to dampen hotspots of Canterbury fire
About 50 firefighters are back targeting hotspot areas of a fire at Kirwee that has burnt through 2km of farmland and pine forest on the banks of the Waimakariri River.
Kirwee fire: Firefighters contain large Canterbury forest blaze
The large forest fire prompted homes to be evacuated and has seen helicopters called in.
