Canterbury
Murderer's attack on woman described as brutal, cruel and depraved
A man on parole who brutally murdered Colombian woman Juliana Bonilla-Herrera in her Christchurch home has been jailed for life for a crime described as a person's "worst nightmare".
Oranga Tamariki considering reopening controversial children's home as more beds needed
Oranga Tamariki shut down the 10-bed Te Oranga care and protection house two years ago after video leaked of a boy being held in a headlock.
Emergency housing providers deny alleged link to reported crime spike
Businesses and community leaders in Christchurch are concerned around an alleged increase in crime.
M Bovis may have spread by airborne transmission - report
A review of the cluster of farms infected with cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis in Mid-Canterbury has ruled it could be spreading via airborne transmission.
Chch beer festival raring to go, despite initial struggle to source carbon dioxide
More than 40 brewers from across the country will descend on Christchurch's Hagley Park this weekend, for the annual Great Kiwi Beer Festival.
Warning for vulnerable as Canterbury prepares to sizzle
Hot temperatures are dangerous for groups such as the elderly, children and those who are very ill, a top health official says. Audio
Person seriously injured in crash involving truck and two cars
A seriously injured person was flown to hospital and SH1 was closed at Amberley, north Canterbury, following the crash.
Canterbury joins other South Island regions taking fire precautions
Canterbury will move into a restricted fire season on Thursday due to an increased risk of wildfires.
Ministry explores hospital staff parking options as extension hangs in balance
Te Whatu Ora Waitaha says it does not know when a decision will be made on whether to proceed with an overdue extension to an existing secure parking building at Christchurch Hospital.
Sir Elton John: Fans expect to feel the love tonight
The Rocket Man has blasted back to New Zealand to continue his final farewell tour, performing in Christchurch tonight for the first time in 30 years.
Builder escapes jail term by 'slim margin' for $300,000 tax evasion
Some of the money Christopher Win deducted from employees' wages was spent on Uber Eats and overseas travel.
Christchurch man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse publications
A Christchurch man found to be possessing more than 1000 child sexual abuse publications has been sentenced to prison today.
Chris Hipkins as PM: What Christchurch's swing voters think
Three Waters, the Covid-19 response and the needs of rural communities are top of mind.
Emergency services respond to reports of a person injured in incident in Christchurch
Police are attending an incident at a property in Christchurch where a person has been injured.
One dead following Canterbury crash
One person has died after the car they were in collided with a power pole on Canterbury's State Highway 79, just south of Geraldine.
Speedway driver in critical condition after Canterbury crash
A speedway driver is in a critical condition following a crash in Canterbury this afternoon.
$4.2m 'better off funding' not buying Ashburton's Three Waters support
The Ashburton District Council won't be muzzled by receiving $4.19 million in the Three Waters 'better off' funding that will benefit the community.
Restricted fire season now in place for much of South Canterbury
Much of South Canterbury is moving into a restricted fire season today, meaning a permit will be required to light most outdoor fires.
Elderly man on mobility scooter dies after being hit by car
An elderly man has died after being struck by a car while on a mobility scooter earlier this week.
Wheels come off charities' efforts after criminals target vans in Rangiora
Two vans belonging to Rangiora charities have had their converters cut out by criminals.
