Canterbury
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.
One dead in Canterbury house fire
One person is dead after a house fire overnight in Rakaia, Canterbury.
Lydia Gliddon wins Selwyn mayoralty from LGNZ president
Lydia Gliddon says she is "deeply honoured" to be the new mayor of Selwyn, after beating incumbent and Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton in a landslide victory.
Re-elected Christchurch mayor to focus on debt, liveability
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is grateful to be re-elected for a second term.
CAA undecided on investigation into flights' bird strike emergency
A Fiji Airways flight was forced to circle for two hours before landing at Christchurch Airport, after it was struck by what is thought to have been a substantial flock of birds.
Youth facility that shut after child put in headlock by staff to reopen
Minister for Children Karen Chhour said admissions toTe Oranga were paused due to staffing issues and chronic underinvestment in the care of vulnerable children.
Controversial police restructure canned after public backlash
The plan included cutting roles and closing stations in rural and remote communities across Canterbury.
Little blue penguins take flight to new West Coast home
The rescued penguins can't be released back into the wild, but they're about to get a new life at Franz Josef later this month. Audio
Wānaka woman charged with fake cancer scam also faces sexual assault charge
A Wānaka woman accused of being part of a million-dollar fraud through false cancer claims is now also facing a charge of sexual assault.
Christchurch suburb bus shortage hits elderly, disabled and students
With no buses since the 2011 earthquakes, the elderly and disabled are struggling to leave their homes. Audio
Search for missing Christchurch teen moves to 'recovery'
Marley, 17, was last seen in the suburb of Scarborough on the afternoon of Friday, 26 September.
Flight from Christchurch to Tauranga cancelled after pilots notice warning
Air New Zealand said the flight was cancelled "after pilots noted an aircraft system indication alert before take-off".
Christchurch assault victim in 'serious condition'
A 43-year-old man has been charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
'It's heartbreaking': Homeless people forced to leave church grounds
About 10 people had been camping in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
