Canterbury
Memorial to mark 14 years since Christchurch quake
A public service will be held on the banks of the Ōtākaro Avon River to mark the 14th anniversary of the deadly 2011 earthquake.
Chiefs hammer Crusaders after second-half blitz
The injection of fresh players off the bench by Clayton McMillan was a masterstroke for a second week in a row.
Councils consider Three Waters partnership
The Dunedin City Council and Christchurch City Council are considering teaming up for Three Waters work.
Three seriously hurt in chemical incident at Lyttelton Port
Firefighters had to rescue two of the people from a tank.
Councillors back recommendation to keep water services under total council control
Ratepayers will now be asked asked to provide feedback on their preferred model, as the council works to establish how it will deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater under new government…
Severe thunderstorms possible for Canterbury, Otago
Severe thunderstorms would generate localised downpours with rainfall rates of 25 to 35 millimetres per hour, and large hail, MetService added. Audio
Police investigating a series of overnight smash-and-grab raids in Christchurch
Seven businesses on New Regent Street were broken into, as well as one on Racecourse Road.
Residents to petition council over claim sewage is seeping into their wells
Concerned Selwyn residents say nitrate levels in their drinking water are being pushed up by human effluent spread on fields near their homes.
NZ's first electric fire truck rolls out at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport has welcomed New Zealand's first electric fire truck, but one expert says the saved emissions will be "insignificant and inconsequential".
NZDF takes council to court, seeks to ban noise complaints
The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.
Right to Repair Bill reading a big win - consumer advocate
Kiwis consumers are one step closer to the guaranteed right to repair the products they own with the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill set for its first reading in Parliament on… Audio
Firefighters remain at Canterbury scrub fire
The Lewis Pass blaze spread to 40 hectares until it was contained on Saturday, and 30 firefighters are still working on site today.
Incredible debut from Preston inspires Crusaders to victory
The replacement halfback scored three tries in the win over the Hurricanes.
Arrest made after string of burglaries at Canterbury churches
A man has been arrested following a string of burglaries from churches in which historical items were taken.
Kaikōura may have no warning of tsunami
Canterbury coastal residents could have little or no warning of a major tsunami event, councils warn.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe is urging farmers to ensure tractors and farm vehicles move around indoor barns safely.
Waimakariri mayor: Rejected projects should not be fast-tracked
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says government should not undermine council decision-making processes.
Historic items stolen from church
St Augustine's Anglican Church in Cashmere was broken into on Tuesday night and four silver chalices and a large eagle lectern were taken.
ECan to promote testing of private water wells
An estimated 250,000-300,000 private wells are used for drinking water in Canterbury.
Man loses court battle over $40 ticket for parking on berm
Rolleston's John Boulton was found guilty and will now have to pay the fine.
