Canterbury
Christmas hampers a weight off shoulders for those in need
Enough hampers and presents to fill a rubgy field for those in need in our largest city. Charities were spreading Christmas cheer up and down the motu. From New Zealand's national stadium to community… Audio
Woman, 18, charged over suspected arson in Hillmorton
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested and charged following a suspected arson in Christchurch this morning.
Canterbury police scam and fraud team kept busy for 2022
Police say 2022 has been a big year for fraud and scam investigations, and they are issuing a reminder to keep banking details safe and report fraud immediately.
'Stresses removed from their lives' - Investment helps Ōtautahi housing future
Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust says a multi-million dollar investment will help 35 whānau into new homes next year.
'It's New Zealand's crisis': Demand for Christmas food boxes goes up
Pavlovas, jelly and pies were among some of the free Christmas treats sweetening the festive season for struggling Cantabrians.
Christchurch eye surgeon admits trying to murder former landlord
Dr Ian William Dallison was armed with nine guns and 167 rounds of ammunition when he drove to his former landlord's home.
Argentinian football fans partying it up as team beats France for World Cup trophy
Christmas has come early for Argentina as they beat France to win the World Cup, 4-2 in the penalty shootout.
Man charged over assault of baby, mother in Christchurch park
An 18-year-old man will appear in court later this week, following the incident at Scarborough Park in Sumner.
Ashburton College moves to allay fears following independent policy review
Ashburton College heads have done their best to pacify community concerns over suggestions that no student bullying complaints reached the principal or the board in the past five years.
'Investing in elective care actually saves money' - Hospital opens major new extension
Canterbury Charity Hospital says a new extension will help it offer a better quality of services to thousands of people.
Likely cause of Bromley wastewater plant fire revealed
The report was released to RNZ under the Official Information Act.
Council 'gutted' by costly attack on 100-plus year old tree
A tree more than 100 years old appears to have been deliberately poisoned, and may rack up a significant bill for a Canterbury council.
Power restored for 3000 households in Banks Peninsula
Power is back on in nearly 3000 homes in Canterbury's Banks Peninsula following a widespread outage.
Teen appears in court on charges including sexual assault, kidnapping, strangulation
A 17-year-old male charged with sexually assaulting, abducting and strangling a young girl near a Christchurch park earlier this month has appeared in the city's district court.
Police seize weapons, drugs, cash after Chch shootings
Four men with links to the Tribesmen gang have been arrested following raids in Christchurch connected to shootings last weekend.
Police raid Christchurch properties after spate of shootings
Several men after been arrested after several properties in Christchurch were shot at, police say.
Mussels promoted to fight toxic algae bloom
Mussels could soon be used to fight algae bloom in Canterbury's waterways.
Black Ferns welcomed into Christchurch
Canterbury Black Fern players received a warm welcome home this evening in Christchurch's Victoria Park.
Canterbury police investigate stabbing in New Brighton on Saturday
Canterbury police are appealing for help to find two men after a stabbing in the city at the weekend.
Police investigating reports of gunshots in Christchurch
Christchurch police are making inquiries into reports of gunshots last night.
