Canterbury
Plans afoot to open door on new venture serving a varied menu of takeaways
Christchurch restaurants will be trying a new way to attract customers over winter, and there are no tables or chairs.
Jet boat rolls in Canterbury, injuring three
At least three people have been injured after a boat rolled on Canterbury this afternoon.
Public to have say on Greater Christchurch's growth draft plan
With the area's population expected to double in the next 60 years, the plan aims to ensure future developments provide more affordable housing and fewer emissions.
Native species holding up Timaru water fixes
More than 150 Canterbury households have been boiling their water for the last 18 months - and they want compensation.
Man filmed naked young boys in public changing rooms across Christchurch
The father of a young boy who was secretly filmed in a changing room while naked says he is thankful his son is naïve to the "evil" of this world.
Spoken Feature: Nau Mai Town Timaru
We may all know the South Canterbury town as 'Timaru', but did you know that there's two other versions of this name? Justine Murray is back with an episode of Nau Mai Town and joins Justin Tipa, the… Audio
Trial aborted for pair accused of murdering Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore
The jury trial of David Hawken and Rebecca Wright-Meldrum began last week, but Justice Cameron Mander has told the court it must be abandoned.
'I let him know what they'd done had killed him' - Trial continues in teen's killing
The host of a birthday party has broken down in tears describing how she comforted Christchurch teenager Connor Whitehead in his final moments after he was shot, reassuring him he would be okay.
Geraldine crash victims named
The names of three people killed in a crash near Geraldine in April have been released by police.
Country's biggest tourism business event set to bring $2.5m to Christchurch economy
More than 1500 travel delegates from around the world are descending on Ōtautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event.
Connor Whitehead trial: Boy killed after teen asked for help to scare off gang members at party, court told
Two men are standing trial, accused of murdering 16-year-old Connor Whitehead when they arrived at an out-of-control party with guns in November 2021.
Colder weather coming, but first - more rain
MetService is warning of more 'intense bursts' of rain, high winds and thunderstorms across much of the country, ahead of a cool change later in the week. Audio
King Charles' Coronation resurrects New Zealand republic debate
Church services, tree plantings and 21-gun salutes marked King Charles' Coronation in Aotearoa.
Open Christchurch allows people to experience city's unique buildings
Thousands of people are expected to experience dozens of unique buildings in Ōtautahi this weekend.
Council staff tired of 'unacceptable behaviour' from abusive public
Upset council employees in Christchurch have described being regularly racially and physically threatened by members of the public.
Police investigating north Canterbury homicide raid second property
Police investigating the death of man in north Canterbury last month have raided another property this morning.
Police, FENZ investigate possible Molotov cocktail throwing incident
Emergency services are looking into reports a possible Molotov cocktail was thrown at a North Canterbury property last night.
'You just feel really unsettled' - CCTV a focus as businesses cope with crime wave
Retailers in North Canterbury say they don't know how much more they can take due to constant burglaries and crime in the area.
Man found not guilty of sexual violation after night at Christchurch bar Mama Hooch
A man accused of sexual violation after a night out at a central Christchurch bar Mama Hooch five years ago has been found not guilty this afternoon.
'Speed dating' a mayor
'Speed dating' with the mayor is encouraging people to engage in the Hurunui annual plan.
