Canterbury
Spring has sprung and sowing has begun
The cash crops are going in and the last of the trading lambs are heading off at Tim Cookson's farm near Hororata in Canterbury. Audio
Stanford backs school over plans to slash roll but won't commit to retaining status quo
National's education spokesperson says there's no reason to reduce Chisnallwood Intermediate's roll, but is not promising to keep it as it is if the party wins power.
Vaping epidemic prompts cameras in school
Cameras and sensors are being installed in toilet corridors at Rangiora High School in a bid to crack down on vaping. Audio
Mama Hooch rapists' dad Michael Jaz owes $234,000 after company liquidated
Michael Jaz was the sole director of Jaz Holdings Limited.
Controversial waste-to-energy plant consent process now in hands of central govt
Two councils asked Environment Minister David Parker to "call in" the project because of how unique it was - and he's directed the Environmental Protection Authority to take over consenting.
Yanfei Bao: Body still not found, search targets new areas
It has been 49 days since real estate agent Yanfei Bao was last seen and today, police looking for her are searching in several new areas.
Pest patrol: Dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula success
Dog versus hedgehog. In a suburban garden, victory would go to the one with the prickled armour.
Engineers still want action taken over CTV building collapse
The man responsible for the design of the CTV building, in which 115 people were killed, has been accused by the professional body for engineers of trying to dodge disciplinary processes.
Wallace says he will be dead before next parole hearing
The Parole Board declined James Wallace's application for release on parole, wanting him to work on his safety plan and talk to a psychologist.
Erewhon Station: Where the tractors have four legs
There were no tractors in sight when Cosmo Kentish-Barnes visited Erewhon Station. Instead a team of eight Clydesdales were churning the soil over in preparation for sowing. Audio
New Crusaders' coach 'emotional' over construction of new stadium in Christchurch
Construction of the $683 million Te Kaha Stadium is at full steam after years of planning conjecture and stalled progress.
Man charged with murder of real estate agent Yanfei Bao named
The man charged with the murder of a Christchurch real estate agent can now be named.
Health campaigner calls for liquor licensing overhaul after Mama Hooch sexual assault case
A health campaigner is calling for an overhaul of the liquor licensing laws saying the Christchurch Mama Hooch sexual assault case has exposed significant failings.
Police admit officers were not laying spikes before fatal shot fired
Police say they accept some information initially supplied to media about the events leading up to a man's death was not correct.
Plans for 200-hectare solar farm in North Canterbury
A North Canterbury farmer says installing 200 hectares of solar panels on his farm would be a win-win situation.
NZ's only publicly funded Long Covid clinic to close
The Christchurch clinic will shut up shop after a short, five-month run. A patient has concerns about the impact the closure will have on her health.
Kids as young as eight involved in virtual car theft rings, police say
A two-day spree in which 59 cars were stolen in Christchurch was kindled after two groups, coordinating via social media, competed to see who could steal the most cars. Audio
Widow disputes findings over death of husband, shot in back by police
A coroner has found a Canterbury man was justifiably shot by police in November 2018.
Christchurch's Ilam electorate swings back to National, according to latest poll
The Ilam electorate in Christchurch is swinging back towards National, according the results of the latest Taxpayers' Union - Curia poll.
Meningococcal case found in Canterbury, no transmission concerns
Te Whatu Ora is dealing with a case of meningococcal disease in Canterbury but says it has no concerns about further transmission.
