Canterbury
Teen tells of lack of mental health support despite abuse in state care
A teen who has spent the last seven years in the care of the state says the government is failing to address the mental health of young vulnerable people. Audio
Police says Jaz brothers' Mama Hooch attacks 'disturbing'
Police say it was disturbing to see how two brothers used Christchurch bar Mama Hooch to prey on victims.
Mama Hooch sexual assaults: Brothers convicted on dozens of charges named
The names of two men found guilty on dozens of charges including rape, sexual violation, indecent assault and drink-spiking related to Christchurch's Mama Hooch bar, can now be revealed.
Celebrated police dog handler Bruce Lamb dies while hunting
Lamb was the dog handler of Gage which received a posthumous bravery award after being fatally shot by an offender 13 years ago.
Connor Whitehead death: Pair found guilty of manslaughter
The two men charged with killing Christchurch teenager Connor Whitehead in 2021 have both been found guilty of manslaughter, not murder.
Music with Ian Chapman: Christchurch bands Ragnarok and Odyssey
This week for NZ Music Month Ian Chapman revisits two of Christchurch's favourite and most flamboyant bands from the 1970s: Ragnarok and Odyssey. Audio
The Giants House: horticulture meets art on a gigantic scale
Gigantic colourful sculptures tower in an artist's landscaped garden wonderland on Banks Peninsula. Built in 1881, a grand historic house in Akaroa welcomes visitors to wander its colourful terraces… Audio, Gallery
'It's torture, it's driving me crazy' - Bromley residents fed up with compost stench
Locals say they are being tortured by a worsening stench from Christchurch's compost plant, on top of that from a burnt-out wastewater facility.
Crime in Christchurch at 'crisis point', fed up business owner says
A fed up Christchurch business owner says she feels violated and believes crime in the city has reached "crisis point".
Councillor wants minister to help reverse city's water chlorination
A Christchurch city councillor wants the Local Government Minister to help reverse a decision to chlorinate the city's drinking water.
A different power future
The Energy Minister says future energy generation will be carbon-free and community based.
One dead after workplace incident at Christchurch's Hagley Park
An arborist has died after a work-related incident at Christchurch's Hagley Park on Monday morning.
Sure to Rise: The story of Edmonds
A Kiwi kitchen isn't really complete without a copy of the timeless Edmonds Cookbook. The family behind the iconic Christchurch baking powder company Edmonds lovingly shares its history in the new… Audio, Gallery
Call to ban dogs from Canterbury estuary to protect native and migratory birds
Conservationists want dogs banned from Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai, a stop-off point for the bar-tailed godwit on its way to Alaska.
Mayor fuming after council's bid for exemption from chlorinating drinking water fails
The national water regulator has turned down an application for Christchurch's water to be exempt from chlorine.
Council buys gang pad, immediately tears it down
The council said the purchase of the Meadows Road property was confirmed today, and the building was demolished this afternoon.
Lawyers argue for continued name suppression of men convicted of Mama Hooch assaults
The two men were found guilty last month on 68 charges relating to drugging and indecently assaulting a number of people, mostly young women.
Couple charged over alleged $4.1 million Ponzi scheme
The pair claimed to be experienced investors who managed funds as well as offering financial advice and financial literacy training through two companies, the SFO says.
Controversial Waimate energy plant proceeds to consenting process
The company behind a waste-to-energy proposal in Canterbury is "very pleased" it can proceed to the public consultation stage after being rejected twice in 2022.
Council investigates oil leak source in Christchurch's Avon River
Council staff believe they have identified the source but are unable to comment on it while the investigation is underway.
