Canterbury

The World Champion Black Ferns host Canada in their second test match of the Pacific Four Series in one of the most compelling games of the series.

The timber, mesh and bricks would usually be sent to the dump, but is now being made available for home DIY jobs.

Joanna Hockham says she was twice refused free bras that she was entitled to under a government subsidy.

Despite the "best of intentions and considerable effort", the relationship between the board and the council has broken down, outgoing chair says.

Witness accounts were conclusive that the accused was under serious physical attack at the time of the stabbing.

It is alleged the defendants made over $11 million over a year from selling illegal lotteries online, with prizes such as expensive cars and boats.

Although his council supports the intent of the legislation, it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.

Christchurch City Holdings Limited chair and three directors have resigned following a breakdown of the relationship with the council.

North Canterbury's Steven Brown is calling for a new approach to a hive-destroying disease. Audio

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has called for advice on options for the city council to rebuild an earthquake-damaged heritage building owned by the cash-strapped Arts Centre trust.

A man has appeared in a Christchurch court on a firearms charge and threatening to kill someone.

Michael Topp will be sentenced for murder and serious assault in July.

Some first year University of Canterbury students are so famished they are resorting to purchasing takeaways after meals, despite paying annual residence hall fees of about $20,000.

More than half of the wells monitored in the Canterbury Regional Council's annual groundwater survey have shown nitrate levels are still likely increasing.

Armed police are trying to find a man involved in a firearms incident in Addington, Christchurch.

A man facing a number of peeping charges has been remanded in custody after his first appearance in the Christchurch District Court today.

Sophie Brown believes it is likely there are more women who are yet to come forward.

Police are investigating new allegations relating to the notorious Christchurch bar.

The person was taken down from the building in handcuffs and put into a police car.

The fire is not suspicious, police say.