Canterbury
Streets reopen after suspicious item identified as not concerning
Streets have now been reopened after a suspicious item was found to be of no concern.
Twizel residents urged to get savvy on wildfire risk
Residents near Twizel are being encouraged to create a neighbourhood plan to help reduce the risk of wildfires.
Man charged over house fire that injured two
Two people were found with critical and serious injuries at a rural McNamaras Road property.
One dead after two-vehicle collision in Canterbury
One person has died after a crash in the Canterbury village of Castle Hill.
Person hit by car after disorder incident in Christchurch
A person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital after being hit by a car following a disorder incident in the city.
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
'Horrendous' risk with more road signs damaged, expert says
More than 150 road signs have been damaged or vandalised on local roads, particularly in the Malvern area.
Watch: 'Hectic' truck blaze on SH1
Fire and Emergency crews have now mostly contained the blaze on State Highway 1 at Waipapa Bay, north of Kaikōura, on Friday afternoon.
Dry South Island fire risk the worst it has been in years - FENZ
There is "extreme concern" about the risk of fires on the east coast of the South Island this weekend, Fire and Emergency says.
Firefighters work to dampen fire in Kirwee
Firefighters are working to dampen hotspots of a six-hectare vegetation fire in Kirwee, west of Christchurch.
Rangiora stadium seeks cash injection
Rangiora's Mainpower Stadium is asking for a $100,000 a year cash injection to ensure its long-term financial security.
Second major blaze in five days hits Canterbury area
Two helicopters are helping to battle a six-hectare wild fire in a forestry block at Kirwee, west of Christchurch.
Hot spell hits Wellington and the South Island
It's the South Island's turn for a summer scorcher, with the heat set to rise into the 30s. Audio
Lloyd Austin: Pentagon reveals US Defence Secretary had prostate cancer surgery
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin suffered a urinary tract infection following surgery to treat a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Mackenzie Basin faces most challenging wildfire conditions since 2008
A senior fire officer is urging Mackenzie Basin residents to act now to reduce their fire risk, saying the area is ready to burn.
Tourists flocking to Kaikoura this summer
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Kaikoura is pumping this summer with tourist numbers the best they've been for several years according to the district's mayor. Audio
Kaikōura 'absolutely pumping' after quake and Covid-19 challenges
Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.
Two dead, three hurt in multi-car crash on SH1
Two people are dead and five injured after two vehicles collided north of Christchurch this morning.
Building delays in turtle town: Ashburton council’s year in review
The one thing the Ashburton District Council wanted to deliver in 2023 didn't happen, the proposed second bridge took a big step forward, and 30kph school speed zones were introduced.
Cars damaged by wave of grain after silo collapses
A dozen vehicles at a car dealership in Christchurch have been damaged by a wave of grain when a silo collapsed at a neighbouring flour mill.
