Canterbury
Officials seek solution to Lyttelton cruise ship passengers overwhelming buses
Canterbury Regional Council has committed to reducing the impact of cruise ship on its buses services which are struggling to keep up with demand.
National sketches out housing policy in Canterbury
The National Party is promising more cash and less red tape so councils can build houses in the Greater Christchurch area.
Astronomer dismisses meteor theory for North Canterbury's puzzling boom
The cause of a boom that has shaken houses north of Christchurch twice in one week remains a mystery.
Pair who corruptly tried to profit from the Christchurch quake rebuild sentenced
Gerard Gallagher and Simon Nikoloff, who corruptly tried to profit from the Christchurch earthquake rebuild, have been sentenced to home detention.
Managed retreat an option in council plan for North Canterbury beach settlement
It is one of several options to address the threat of coastal erosion, flooding and sea level rise as Amberley Beach residents plan for the future.
Surgery centre's emergency closure sign 'how bad nursing crisis has become'
Christchurch's only 24-hour surgery was forced to close its doors for almost three hours on Tuesday night due to high demand.
SailGP event contributes more than $4m to Christchurch economy
About 10,000 people attended the sailing regatta at Whakaraupō-Lyttelton Harbour, with almost 70 percent of them coming from out of the region, data shows.
Watch: Ōtautahi Christchurch returns to its cycling roots
Frank Film looks at how Christchurch is reclaiming its former title of 'Cyclopolis', the cycling city. Video
Police seek help from public in identifying mystery explosion sound
A mysterious large explosion sound has been heard in several towns in North Canterbury.
Christchurch head of Three Waters resigns after extended leave
Helen Beaumont had been out of office since February, with a colleague temporarily taking on the role in her absence.
Police investigate reports of explosion north of Christchurch
Police have been unable to identify the source of a mystery boom that shook houses north of Christchurch.
Teacher struck off after 'most serious end of serious misconduct'
A teacher has been struck off after having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student at a private Christchurch girls' school.
Pair faces firearms and drug charges after police seize 1kg of meth and firearms
Two people are facing firearms and drug-related charges after being arrested in Christchurch.
Council applies to itself for consent to spray chemicals
Canterbury Regional Council has applied to renew its own consents to spray chemicals for weed control - but it's both the applicant and consent authority.
Millionaires campaign for ministry to claw back Covid-19 wage subsidies
A petition demanding the Ministry of Social Development claw back billions of dollars in Covid-19 wage subsidies has got more than 10,000 signatures.
Snow warnings for parts of South, Desert Road
A wintry blast is expected to bring snow to many parts of the country this weekend and warnings are in place.
National committed to funding but not location of Ashburton’s second bridge
National says it will have the money, but stopped short of confirming where it will build a second Ashburton/Hakatere River bridge.
School tackles feral cats
A Rangiora school plans to tackle a feral cat problem over the school holidays.
Addressing historical grievances
A proposed plan would allow Māori to return to live on their customary land.
New flights between China and New Zealand announced
Travellers will have more options as direct flights resume along a key route. Audio
