Canterbury
Restaurateur's $30k in reparations 'a warning'
Vijay Singh unlawfully deducted money from his restaurant manager's wages, underpaid him, failed to pay him for holidays and leave, and under-recorded the hours he worked.
Section of Fairlie's main street closed due to asbestos contamination concerns
Council officials have closed part of a main street in the South Island town of Fairlie because of what they say is a severe risk of asbestos contamination from a burnt out building.
Jewish community fearful after more vandalism at Christchurch synagogue
Vandals have smashed windows at the Beth-El synagogue, leaving Jewish community members scared for their safety.
Canterbury has a plan to return as tourism destination - but has no funds to achieve it.
A new Canterbury regional tourism plan has been endorsed by the local councils but there's no money to implement it.
'Who knows what the summer is going to bring': El Niño expected to increase fire risk
Firefighters at the scene of Monday's Port Hills fire are stressing "vigilance" ahead of what is shaping up as an unpredictable summer.
Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling
Two companies had previously been allowed to extract billions of litres of water each year from Christchurch's aquifers using a decades-old consent granted for industrial use.
One hospitalised, three shops gutted after fire in Fairlie
Three shops are gutted and a person is in hospital after an early morning fire in the south Canterbury town of Fairlie.
Port Hills fire contained
A vegetation fire burning on Christchurch's Port Hills has now been contained.
Christchurch City Council chief executive resigns
Dawn Baxendale is leaving for personal reasons, the council says.
Arthur's Pass highway closed during the day for two weeks in December
Waka Kotahi says the dates were chosen after extensive engagement with travel, hospitality and freight operators.
The Turning Point | Episode 2: Felicity
Felicity introduces us to Arowhenua Native Nursery, growing plants and growing skillful kaimahi with firm roots in their marae. The team’s mission? Restore the Rangitata awa. Video
Rare horses relax at show
Eleven rare equine breeds, including the only black Percheron in the country, are on display in a quiet and sunny corner of the Canterbury A&P Showgrounds. Audio
Rare horses relax at show
Eleven rare equine breeds, including the only black Percheron in the country, are on display in a quiet and sunny corner of the Canterbury A&P Showgrounds.
AudioWorking hard to achieve the rural dream
Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen. Audio
Working hard to achieve the rural dream
Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen.
AudioWater clarity: The murky management of Rakaia River
Who is responsible for keeping Rakaia River pristine? It's a question that's led to protracted legal action in Canterbury, with another twist this week.
Young farmers dress to impress alongside pigs
The number of U18 entries to the Supreme Pig event has tripled compared to last year.
Kororā: Little Blue Penguin | Trailer
In 2020, in Aotearoa New Zealand, a Banks Peninsula family works to protect and survey the indigenous population of white-flippered penguins, through predator-trapping and citizen science. Video
Canterbury University student arrested in halls facing taser charge
A Canterbury University student facing weapon possession charges following his arrest last month has again appeared in the Christchurch District Court.
'Bombs in the car, he's armed up': Radio transcript from terrorist's arrest read out in court
The officers who apprehended a terrorist after he attacked two mosques in Christchurch on 15 March 2019 believed he had bombs in his vehicle.
