Canterbury
'Three hours is a long time when you've got a fire burning outside your home' - councillor
More care needs to be taken to prevent grass fires along a rail corridor this summer, a district councillor says. Audio
Scrub fires threatening homes now under control
Firefighters have contained multiple scrub fires that threatened homes in Canterbury, and are continuing to work on the hot spots.
Viewers delighted by huge pod of bottlenose dolphins in Akaroa Harbour
A rare visit by bottlenose dolphins to Akaroa Harbour has delighted swimmers and kayakers.
Ōtautahi Live: Beacon Bloom
Alex Harmer presents Otautahi Live: a new series showcasing the latest sounds from the Garden City live in the RNZ studios. This week's guests are rising electronic outfit Beacon Bloom whose music is… Video, Audio
Diver's body recovered from Canterbury bay
The body of a man who went missing while snorkelling in a bay south of Kaikōura has been found.
Serious crash closes part of SH83 in Canterbury
Four people are injured after a serious two-vehicle crash in Ōmarama which has closed part of State Highway 83.
Holiday road toll climbs to 15 after three more deaths
Two people have died following an overnight crash in Christchurch and another person died after a crash in Coromandel last night.
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
'Green firebreaks' - Tactical replanting to reduce Port Hills fire risks
Conservationists are tactically planting fire resistant species on Christchurch's Port Hills, in the hopes it could mean fewer or less damaging fires in the future.
Music festival-goers urged to check after dangerous drug discovered
Festival-goers are being urged to get their drugs checked before they head to gigs, as a dangerous drug being sold as MDMA is doing the rounds in Christchurch.
Investigation into stabbing of teen in Timaru
Police are investigating a stabbing in Timaru that left a 13-year-old boy in a serious condition.
One dead, two hospitalised in Canterbury crash
Two people were taken to hospital with moderate injuries after the crash on Birchs Road.
Serious crash in Canterbury closes road
A Canterbury road will be closed for several hours after a serious crash this evening.
Child’s play takes a massive swing for the better at Caroline Bay
South Canterbury children now have a multi-million-dollar playground that draws on art, history and culture to fire up their imaginations.
'A turtle is quite different': Plea to new owners over need for 'long-time commitment'
Donna Moot is an expert on the shelled creatures, having run Turtle Rescue and Rehoming out of her house in Christchurch for almost 20 years.
Family on housing register for seven years finally get a house
A disabled Christchurch man and his family have received some Christmas cheer after finding themselves in a desperate housing situation.
'My pop owned a milk run' says farmer who bottles his own milk
A rural entrepreneur is pasteurising and bottling A2 milk from his families farm and delivering it to people's doors, just like his grandfather did. Audio
Ashburton signals 11.5 percent rates rise looming
An increased road budget, three waters compliance and interest are behind a signalled 11.5 percent rates rise in the first year of the Ashburton District Council's long-term plan.
Man charged with assault following fatal stabbing in Christchurch
"It's no good for this small community," say upset locals as police cordon a park by a Christchurch kindergarten and a sports court.
Two shot in Timaru, wounded man dropped off at petrol station
A man with a gunshot wound was dropped off at a petrol station and a woman was admitted to hospital in the early hours..
