Canterbury
'An abomination,' victim says ahead of report from abuse in care inquiry
Abusive, unwarranted state care stripped a trainee nurse of her career, her past and her future. She's calling on the government to have some compassion.
Anaru Moana homicide: Third man charged with murder
Police have not yet found Anaru Moana, who was reported missing in 2021.
Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
Hakatere Huts residents have accepted an apology from the Ashburton District Council in the hopes of reaching a solution in their battle over bollards. Audio
'They were flying': Icy highway should have been shut before bus crash - driver
A driver who had just stopped to call police about black ice when the two buses went past says warning signs weren't big enough. Audio
Investigators looking into cause of Christchurch house fire
Three fire crews found the house well ablaze when they arrived.
Driver on SH8 where buses rolled nearly plunged into ditch
A van driver who was travelling on the same highway where two buses rolled in the South Island says it should have been shut.
Double bus crash involved World Choir Games group
Fifteen people have been taken to hospital after the crash, which involved a choir that competed at the games. Organisers say they're devastated.
Watch: Police launch community beat teams in Christchurch
Ten new officers are already on the ground, with plans for that to grow to 18.
'Absolute icon': Chch's 'Radio Ron' dies
John Truman, known to many as "Radio Ron", is being remembered as a beloved community icon, with an infectious smile and a love of music.
ECan chair formally warned after his own claims of 'operating illegally'
However, Peter Scott has been cleared to return to the role, following an independent investigation.
Religious order accused of holding prolonged exorcisms asked to leave diocese
Allegations include kids being told they were possessed by Satan and lengthy exorcisms performed on people without medical examination.
Rolleston to get new primary school
It is hoped the school will ease growing demands on Selwyn's school network.
Man who chased mosque attacker charged with assault
A man who received a bravery award for his actions during the Christchurch terror attack will go to trial on an assault charge next year.
'Devil in the detail' of housing reforms – Waimakariri deputy mayor
Government housing reforms are ''well-intentioned, but the devil will be in the detail'', says Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson.
Timaru stench: Company identified by council
The company believed to be responsible a horrendous odour in Timaru has been identified by the Canterbury Regional Council.
Four teenagers arrested after Christchurch Nike store burglary
Police were called just after 2am on Sunday to the store in Cashel Street, where windows had been smashed and items stolen.
Magic defeat Tactix 51-49 to stay in the finals series hunt
The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have kept their finals series hopes alive in a thrilling win over the Tactix in the penultimate round of the ANZ Premiership.
Man who stabbed neighbour to death says he has learned patience
A man who snapped and stabbed his elderly neighbour to death in a fit of rage says he has learned the art of patience.
'I'm sure there's a better place for it' - Scrap yard causes tensions
People who live next to a Christchurch scrap metal yard piled high with wrecked car bodies have renewed their calls for the company to relocate, as a resource consent is considered.
High Court rules man who fatally stabbed night shelter resident cannot be named
The High Court has ruled a man who fatally stabbed a 22-year-old in a Christchurch night shelter, but had a murder charge against him dropped, cannot be named.
