Canterbury
$3.3m water slides to open with features not seen in NZ before
Two new $3.2 million hydro slides are about to open at Canterbury's Hanmer Springs pools, with some flashy features.
Christchurch water supply safe to drink despite being non-compliant - council
It is unclear if a parasite barrier will be installed on an uncompliant water supply in Christchurch.
Water shortage notice issued for Lake Opuha's dam
A Canterbury community is taking early action to preserve the water levels in a popular lake ahead of summer.
Piglets go back to the same teat, says free-range pig farmer
Sows lounge in the sun as their piglets play, while others feed their litters in the privacy of their own cozy shelter at Hamish and Angela Cottle's free-range pig farm near Timaru. Audio
Christchurch will host major climate conference in 2025
The United Nations has announced Christchurch will host an international climate conference in 2025.
Thousands of litres of diesel from grounded trawler leaks into ocean
Thousands of litres of diesel has leaked from a boat which ran aground on Banks Peninsula two weeks ago, says Canterbury Regional Council.
Teen accused of dangerous driving causing fatality faces more charges
Christchurch police have charged a learner driver with the manslaughter of a young woman, after a crash in Rangiora.
'More debris will wash up': Grounded trawler breaking up
The structural integrity of fishing boat - carrying thousands of litres of diesel - is failing, causing the stern section to break away after a storm ripped a hole in the vessel.
Police appeal for help in finding missing Christchurch woman
Katrina Hill, 56, was last seen on Wednesday in Westmorland.
Popular Christchurch library to be rebuilt
Christchurch City Councillors have voted to rebuild a popular library, which has been propped up by temporary strengthening work for 11 years.
Labour-friendly turf throws up some testy exchanges for Sepuloni
The Cabinet Minister was challenged on her party's record on crime, the cost of living, veterans and beneficiaries during a visit to territory normally considered a Labour heartland.
Can children's testimony be trusted? Experts weigh in on Peter Ellis case
An American psychologist who gave evidence at the Supreme Court hearing into the Christchurch Civic Creche case has told a new RNZ podcast that a child's evidence can be just as reliable as an…
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Telling the Story of Peter Ellis and the Christchurch Civic Creche Case
Alexander Behse explains how he came to tell the story of Peter Ellis and the Christchurch Civic Creche Case.
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Owner of grounded trawler working on salvage plan
The owner of a fuel-laden fishing trawler that is grounded off Banks Peninsula is working on a salvage plan and has promised to help manage the environmental impact of any spills. Audio
'Nerve-racking' and 'exciting' - First-time eligible voters weigh in on the pressure to decide
More young people are turning out to vote each election, but their numbers still lag far behind the country's older voters.
TAIC opens inquiry into the grounding of the Austro Carina at Banks Peninsula
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an investigation into the grounding of a fishing boat off Banks Peninsula.
Oil spill reported off coast of Banks Peninsula
Aa fishing vessel that ran aground on the south coast of Banks Peninsula has about 10,000 litres of diesel and 400 litres of hydraulic oil on board.
Must Love Dogs
Kelsie Meads and her sidekick heading dog Sass are one of 12 duos taking part in this year's Trans-Tasman Cobber Dog Challenge. Small in stature but not in attitude, Sass is vying for the top spot. Audio
Waimakariri election candidates tackle crime, healthcare and the cost of living
Waimakariri election candidates sparred over the issues of crime, healthcare and the economy during a meeting at Pegasus.
M. bovis rediscovered after NZ reached no known cases
Mycoplasma bovis has been found on a farm in Selwyn, just months after the country reached no known cases of the cattle disease.
