Canterbury
ECan chair steps down, pending investigation
This follows recent media comments about Peter Scott's farming activity.
Councillors vote to delay housing intensification decisions
They've delayed until the end of 2025 to use a government extension to figure the implications for residential areas.
Four injured, one critically, in Christchurch crash
Police say the car struck a power pole.
Replacement plan for unsafe playground raises ire
More than 1000 people have signed a petition calling for a most suitable replacement than the one proposed.
Christchurch Arts Centre trustees threatened to make council take over hub - Mayor Phil Mauger
But the Arts Centre says it is less of a threat and more of a plea for more money, or the only other option - dissolving the trust.
Call for review of drinking water standard
It comes after Greenpeace said drinking water in several towns had nitrates at levels linked to an increased risk of premature and underweight births.
Christchurch man faces charges over intimate recordings of young women
A Christchurch man is facing multiple charges in relation to intimate visual recordings of young women without their knowledge.
'Absurd and totally unacceptable': Man has to wait a year for surgery
"I was stunned at the state of things," a Canterbury man who has been bumped down the list says.
Hot meals back for families on children's cancer ward after mix-up
Christchurch Hospital has apologised after families said it was removing meals for parents and caregivers on its children's cancer ward.
Man dies in quad bike crash in Waimate, Canterbury
The man died at the scene after a crash at a Waihao Downs property.
A&P board director paid $75k for landing $5m deal
The Canterbury A&P Association's board is keeping mum after it emerged one of their own received $75k to help secure a multimillion-dollar council bailout deal.
Hail hits parts of Canterbury during storms
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Selwyn, Ashburton, Hurunui, Waimakariri and Christchurch City.
Rail bridge reopened after floods left it sagging
A flood damaged rail bridge has been reopened after a support was swept away in high water, leaving the 610m-long structure sagging, but a mayor says more work is needed on crucial infrastructure.
'Just as we did in 1984' - School brings back traditional single-cell classrooms
Rangiora High School has a 1980s feel about it, following the refurbishment of its Rakahuri building, says principal Bruce Kearney.
'Serious public health issue': Concerns about nitrate levels in drinking water
The organisation tested 445 water samples in Canterbury and results indicate multiple town supplies had nitrate levels above the threshold.
Canterbury hospitals on notice to cut spending by $13m by June
The senior leadership team has already held a workshop "to identify local opportunities", leaked documents show.
Senior A&P figures hopeful of salvaging this year's NZ Agricultural Show
The future of the Christchurch show has been secured, but it remains to be seen whether the 2024 event can go ahead at this stage.
Toll for Ashburton’s second bridge not being ruled out
The Transport Minister is not ruling out introducing a toll on a second Ashburton bridge - either on the new bridge or existing State Highway 1 crossing - to help pay for its construction.
Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm in Canterbury
Construction has begun on a $104 million solar farm on the Canterbury Plains, with power set to start flowing by the end of this year.
'Life and death situation': Man with cancer had surgery cancelled last minute
Graeme was marked up and sitting in a hospital gown, ready for his cancer operation when he was told his surgery had been cancelled. Audio