Canterbury

A man accused of sexual violation after a night out at a central Christchurch bar Mama Hooch five years ago has been found not guilty this afternoon.

'Speed dating' with the mayor is encouraging people to engage in the Hurunui annual plan.

A woman has described the night she says she was sexually assaulted in a flat as another two people watched.

Christchurch police are investigating two ram-raid-style burglaries in the city this morning.

One person has died following a two-vehicle crash that included a motorbike this afternoon.

A majority of surveyed greater Christchurch residents say they are open to more public transport and higher density housing.

Parking troubles at Christchurch Hospital are set to continue for at least another year.

A man who went missing yesterday along a popular walking spot in South Canterbury has been found safe and well.

Health officials have apologised to people in North Canterbury for failing to tell them their badly needed after-hours clinic has been delayed again.

The men, whose names remain suppressed, were convicted of 68 charges including rape, sexual violation, indecent assault and drink-spiking.

The crash on Domett Road (State Highway 1) in Hurunui involved two cars.

Sharkey's Bar owner Anthony Carrington is unsure whether the stress of running the business is still worth it. Audio

Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach says the project control group continues to "work through the implications" of a subcontractor's liquidation.

Rata Midwives midwife Sheena Ross who helped organise a petition to save the unit last year said she was still reeling from the announcement which would lessen choices for mothers-to-be.

A 'small number' of dead calves turned out to be more than 600.

Businesses in three suburbs were hit, with police confirming vape products appeared to have been stolen from at least two of them.

Scientists are researching how "jumping genes" can be used to develop more robust pinot noir grapes that still have an iconic New Zealand flavour. Dr Ross Bicknell and Dr Philippa Barrell from Plant…

A large window has been removed and a hole cut in a wall to get the museum's biggest objects out of the Christchurch building. Audio

Founder Sue Bagshaw the government needs a wake-up call around investment in health care for young people, or face further "funding crises".