Canterbury Region
Dozens more exposed to toxic fumes at hospital
Workers in the radiology and ultrasound departments suffered headaches, breathing problems and rashes, and one had to be admitted to intensive care.
What's behind more dead seal pups washing up?
Locals at Sumner Beach are noticing an increase in marine life washing up on the shore in 2024.
Iconic Canterbury heritage site reopens
Awaroa Godley Head near Christchurch has been closed since the contamination was discovered during road repairs in April 2021.
Sports History NZ: Mark Inglis
For two weeks, the country watched and waited as a pair of climbers were trapped on Aoraki/Mt Cook. Audio
Murder charge after fatal stabbing outside Christchurch City Mission
A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a 22-year-old man outside the Christchurch City Mission.
86-year-old's uninsured home under threat from Port Hills fire
John Joseph lost three buildings to the 2017 fires and is hoping to fare better this time.
Divers search Avon River for gun in homicide case
David Bridgwater died of gunshot wounds in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui.
Security guards from govt funding boost contained gang fight before police arrived
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha says new, additional security guards in Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department helped to swiftly contain a gang fight.
People seriously injured in multi-vehicle Canterbury crash
Two ambulances and a helicopter were sent to the scene on Twizel-Omarama Road.
Officials warn of fire risk in Canterbury as firefighters remain at scene of two large blazes
Hot, dry and windy weather is expected to hamper firefighters at the scene of the Canterbury blazes.
Managed retreat on the cards for beach community
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Managed retreat is being considered as an option for a Canterbury coastal community facing the threat of rising sea levels.
Ōtautahi Live: Hannah Everingham
Hannah Everingham is joined by Michael Kime (upright bass) for a set of live songs at RNZ's Christchurch studio. Video, Audio
My Hometown: Timaru
Timaru, once described as 'the world centre of the early night', is not without its problems. But Chris Cessford says there's a lot to love about the south Canterbury town where she was born.
The Turning Point | Trailer
A new generation of kaitiaki across Aotearoa take on the challenge of protecting and restoring our natural environment, paving the way to a more hopeful future. Video
No more height restrictions for Hanmer hydroslides
Although age and weight restrictions remain in place, the two new hydroslides at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa mean there are no longer any height restrictions.
Understanding of terror attack transitioning from 'darkness to light'
Questions that families of the 51 shaheed killed in the Christchurch terror attack have held for four years have finally been answered, an inquest has heard on its final day.
'Noise, confusion': Paramedics need realistic training for major incidents like terror attack - expert
Intense and realistic multi-agency training is needed to help prepare paramedics for major incidents like the Christchurch terror attack, an inquest has heard.
Confusion, delays in mass casualty incidents not uncommon, expert says
A US emergency medicine expert has praised first responders for their actions on 15 March 2019, but has highlighted some areas that could be improved for if such an attack ever happened again.
Survivability of five terror attack victims questioned in court
Getting victims of the Christchurch terror attack to hospital sooner would not have necessarily saved their lives, an inquest has heard.
111 call about terror attack threat 'clearest example of Priority 1 call', expert says
Police could have possibly stopped the shooting at a second mosque during the Christchurch terror attack, but a call-taker did not label a 111 call as a priority, an inquest has heard.
