Canterbury
Hurunui seeks Three Waters funding while staying opposed to reforms
Councillors voted to apply to the Department of Internal Affairs for the council's share of Better Off Three Waters funding at a council meeting today.
Complaint about Chch mayor's election campaigning passed on to police
The complaint relates to Phil Mauger handing out thousands of Covid-19 tests to community members.
23-year-old arrested after spate of alleged burglaries and threats of violence in Christchurch
The man is alleged to have threatened violence and carried weapons.
Thermal pool complex makes a splash despite challenging first year
More than 100,000 people have flocked to Methven's Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa complex since it opened in November 2021.
Expert witness tells court Tainui's second murder could have been prevented
A psychology professor has told Coroner's Court in Christchurch she believes Nicole Tuxford's murder could have been prevented.
Christchurch police chase 'like watching a game of Grand Theft Auto'
Several motorists who saw the police chase of a wanted motorist in Christchurch have described the "scary" episode, with one likening it to "something out of Grand Theft Auto".
Family of Christchurch dog walker who died after stabbing appeal for donations
The family of a Christchurch man fatally stabbed when out walking his dog last week are appealing for financial support.
Council spending on 1080 bait factory revealed
The West Coast Regional Council has spent over $370,000 on "specialised improvements" to a 1080 factory building it owns on the outskirts of Christchurch.
Woman suffers moderate injuries after being stabbed
A man has been arrested after another stabbing in Christchurch this afternoon.
Man arrested for poaching livestock on private properties
A 70-year-old man using thermal optical equipment has been arrested for poaching livestock in Darfield, just inland from Christchurch.
Poaching warning after 70-year-old arrested over livestock deaths
A man has been charged with theft after thermal imaging equipment was used to kill livestock in Canterbury.
Man found with multiple stab wounds near Christchurch's Bexley Park dies
The victim of a stabbing at a Christchurch park on 14 November has died in hospital today.
Offender who stole police vehicle remains on the run
A person who stole a police car in Christchurch yesterday morning has still not been found.
'She thought she was going to die': Mother's chilling testimony about Tainui's first victim
A mother has recounted how her daughter told her it was only a matter of time before her ex-partner killed her.
House blaze forces properties' evacuation in Lyttleton
Fire and Emergency says the large blaze at a Lyttleton house has been put out and its crews have left the property.
Short-staffing likely to lead to long waits at Christchurch ED
Christchurch Hospital is warning there will be long wait times at its emergency department this weekend because it does not have enough staff.
One dead in crash near Methven in Canterbury
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash near Methven in Canterbury.
'We just couldn't believe it': Survivor recalls horror of Ballantynes fire
A memorial service to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Ballantynes department store fire will be held at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral this evening.
Paul Tainui deemed medium-to-high risk before second murder, inquest hears
Tainui raped and murdered his ex-girlfriend Kimberley Schroder in 1994, before doing the same with Nicole Tuxford in her Christchurch home.
Govt's investigator working with Christchurch council over housing intensification concerns
The government has appointed an investigator to work with the Christchurch City Council on housing intensification.
