Canterbury
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
Family of teen killed in crash express forgiveness for killer
Adam Rapson's driving resulted in Zara Mitchell's death. One of her sisters says instead of resenting him, she's grown to respect and forgive him.
Residents fight for homes after being told they need to leave
An entire community has been told it'll be evicted - but some are feeling stressed and cannot afford to buy anywhere else.
Greenpeace sounds warning over nitrates in water
Greenpeace claims drinking water in several Canterbury towns is contaminated with potentially dangerous levels of nitrates. Amanda Larsson from Greenpeace speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral will be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after suffering irreparable damage in the 2011 earthquakes.
Bright aurora light up Southern photographers
Two nights of bright aurora have had night photographers running for their cameras to capture the multicoloured skies.
'Game changer': Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
A new freight hub is being described as a "game changer" for Mid Canterbury, which will help shift trucks off the busy highway and keep Ashburton moving.
$10b transport plan gets tick from Canterbury mayors
The plan includes the proposed Woodend Bypass and a second Ashburton bridge as key projects.
Significant delays expected after crash on SH1 at Tinwald
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash that has blocked State Highway 1 in Mid-Canterbury.
Orchestra students back in school for the holidays
Nicky Fogden-Smith, Coordinator and Course Director of the NZ Secondary Students' Symphony Orchestra, speaks to Bryan Crump ahead of the orchestra's concert in Christchurch. Audio
Salmon farm goes green with tuk-tuks
A salmon farm says using electric tuk-tuks on its canals has been so successful, they are going to get more.
Duo to be sentenced for Angela Blackmoore's murder
Two people will today be sentenced for their role in the brutal murder of pregnant Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore in 1995.
Police name man who died in Canterbury workplace accident as Henry Wild
A Mid Canterbury rugby club has paid tribute to one of its "beloved" senior players who died in a workplace accident earlier this week.
Temporary fix for sagging Rangitata rail bridge under way
One of 34 bridge piers was washed away in flood waters last Friday - and it is yet to be found.
Rare skink on brink of extinction
There are fewer than 1000 mature Canterbury spotted skinks are now left, the Department of Conservation says.
Orana Wildlife Park facing 'financial demise' if funding not secured
The zoo wants $1.5 million in annual long-term funding from the city council, saying it will cost Christchurch ratepayers just 68 cents a month.
