Canterbury
'People have had enough' - Mayor apologises for Bromley wastewater plant fire response
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has apologised profusely for the way the council handled the response to the stench caused by the Bromley wastewater treatment plant fire.
Why potholes are repeatedly patched up rather than fixed
A roading expert has explained why potholes are repeatedly patched up rather than properly fixed.
Advance to the Avon River: Christchurch gets its own version of Monopoly
Orana Wildlife Park, the International Antarctic Centre and Hagley Park are among the landmarks chosen for a bespoke Christchurch edition of the popular board game.
Christchurch woman revels in 'spooky, scary fun' of Halloween
The woman has put together spooky decorations and mechanical puppets to entertain trick or treaters tonight.
Police officer had just one day of active shooter training before terror attack
One of the first police officers who arrived at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque after reports of shots being fired says he had just one day of active shooter training before the terror attack.
SC appeal for higher Canterbury quake compensation fails
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Canterbury man's appeal to be awarded more compensation money after his land was damaged in the 2010, 2011 earthquakes.
Mosque victim's sister says pursuit of truth a 'shared responsibility'
A woman whose brother was murdered in the Christchurch terror attacks says "the pursuit of truth" is not just the responsibility of the affected whānau.
Addicts find hands in the earth help journey to recovery - 'It grounds us'
A rural addiction rehabilitation facility near Christchurch runs a farm-focused social enterprise that connects its residents with planting, growing and sharing. Audio
Christchurch sports centre: Contractor loses court bid
The High Court has ruled against building contractors CPB in its bid to suspend or stop work on Christchurch's new sports and recreation centre.
Police seize money, drugs, vehicles and cash in nation-spanning drug bust
Two dozen people have been arrested, the culmination of an investigation that lasted over a year, police say.
Christchurch buses go cash-free from mid-2024
Tickets on the Greater Christchurch Metro Network will be paid by debit card or devices to make it safer for drivers and passengers.
Deputy PM calls for apology from Winston Peters over 'bizarre' tweets about Ardern
The deputy prime minister says the NZ First leader's tweets on what Dame Jacinda Ardern knew about the 15 March terror attacks before they happened are "bizarre" and incorrect.
Cameraman who died of injuries following skydive named
Police have named the cameraman who died from critical injuries received during a routine skydive near Aoraki, Mount Cook last week.
Photographer dies after skydive
A photographer has died after being injured while skydiving.
'Watch out': Builder suspended for threatening clients
A builder harassed his former clients with a flurry of threatening emails and even made an unfounded complaint to Immigration NZ after they asked him for their deposit back for work he didn't…
Man arrested at uni hall appears in court on weapons charges
The man has been granted name suppression and has been remanded on bail.
One dead after multi-vehicle crash in Canterbury
Police say several vehicles were involved in the accident in Spotswood, just north of Cheviot.
Police seize pocketknife, baton from Canterbury University hall
A pocketknife and baton were among items police seized from a Canterbury University hall of residence last week.
Musical Chairs: Harry Harrison
In this episode of Music Chairs Trevor Reekie talks to Christchurch composer, musician and educator Harry Harrison A teacher with the Bachelor of Music Arts programme at Ara Institute of Canterbury… Audio
Tai Rāwhiti tops participation in annual ShakeOut drill
Tai Rāwhiti chalked up the highest participation rate in the country for the third year running during this year's annual earthquake and tsunami drill.
