Canterbury
Man accused of possessing weapons faces another charge
Another charge has been laid against a man who was arrested after police found weapons at a University of Canterbury hall of residence.
Tsunami alarm accidentally goes off in North Canterbury
A tsunami alarm was accidentally activated in North Canterbury on Thursday afternoon, causing some residents to evacuate.
Smelly Christchurch composting site to operate indoors, close in 2026
Residents have been complaining about the smell for 14 years and councillors have now agreed to shift processing to an industrial site in South Hornby. Audio
Timaru brewery builds a wastewater plant to turn byproduct
DB Breweries' plant at Washdyke in Timaru is not only churning out beer - it's also making its own compost. Three years ago the company started a project that would see it treat its own wastewater… Audio
Algal bloom prompts warning from health officials
Te Whatu Ora says the algae can cause rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling, and numbness around the mouth and fingers.
Angela Blackmoore murder trial: Jury retire to consider fate of two co-accused
The jury in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial have retired to consider the fate of the two co-accused David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum.
Hundreds gather in Christchurch for National Māori Action Day
Hundreds of people gathered at Christchurch's Bridge of Remembrance on Tuesday evening as part of a national protest against the new government's policies on co-governance and the Treaty.
Lawyers for CTV building engineer Dr Alan Reay claim allegation unwarranted
Lawyers representing the engineer whose firm designed the CTV building that collapsed in the Christchurch earthquake say the complaint against Dr Alan Reay has no basis and should be dismissed.
Angela Blackmoore murder trial: Crown case relies on 'very odd man', defence argues
A defence lawyer in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial has told jurors the Crown's key witness is a "liar" and a "pervert".
Calls for new Government to talk with local councils about plans to replace Resource Management Act
The Canterbury Regional Council is calling on the new Government to talk with local government about its plans to replace Labour's Resource Management Act reforms.
It's chair Peter Scott says he's… Audio
Christchurch school's Stairway to Heaven cover an online hit
A Christchurch school performance of Stairway to Heaven has wowed the crowd so much it led to a flood of requests for the footage, and has now been viewed more than 150,000 times. Video, Audio
Blackmoore murder trial: Defence's Dungeons and Dragons submission 'ludicrous' - prosecutor
Crown prosecutors in the Angela Blackmoore murder trial have described evidence against the pair of co-accused as 'overwhelming'.
Crate Day revellers asked to avoid riverbed to protect endangered birds
Conservationists are warning four-wheel-drive enthusiasts in Canterbury this Crate Day about the need to take care around braided rivers, where rare birds are nesting.
Working horses adjust to new life off the track
Chanelle Dickie has taken dozens of retired racehorses under her wing. She's part of a rehoming and re-educating programme that cares for standardbreds that have fallen off the pace. Audio
A show stopper for Christmas cake lovers
Cake convener Christine Beaton has a tip for fruitcake bakers at the New Zealand Agricultural Show, "you don't really cook a Christmas cake, you dry it out." Audio
Cost of living means slow start to Xmas tree season - grower
Christmas tree nurseries are gearing up for the festive season with the first week of selling trees underway.
All front-line police should be trained to go to sound of gunfire - American counter-terrorism expert
All front-line police officers should be trained to enter a scene with an active armed offender, an American expert in counter-terrorism has told the mosque attack inquest.
Police trespassed by entering property with 'Keep Out' sign - IPCA
Police were trespassing by going onto a man's property to deliver court documents, the IPCA says.
Thieves take brass altar pieces from Briscoes lady's church
Theives have cleaned out a small Canterbury church taking its brass alter pieces and other precious religious items that are likely to be melted down. Audio
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure, but the government will need to help.
