Canterbury
South Island braces for deluge of snow and freezing temperatures
A second cold front is forecast to bring fresh snow to sea level in Dunedin and Christchurch tonight, with up to 20cm expected to fall on higher parts of Banks Peninsula.
Police release footage of attempted kidnapping in appeal for info
Christchurch police have released a video after an attempted kidnapping of a woman in the suburb of Fendalton.
Police release CCTV images after Christchurch jewellers robbed
Christchurch police have released photos of three people they want to speak to in relation to another smash-and- grab.
MUSOC celebrates 50 years of musical theatre
The University of Canterbury Musical Theatre Society has performed around 80 productions over its 50-year history, and many of the members involved on and off stage are about to gather for a reunion… Audio, Gallery
Farmer Time gets kids focused on farming
Best of 2022 - A new educational programme beams farmers into urban classrooms to talk about agriculture with school children. Audio
Hurunui council expresses dismay at speed limits rule
The Hurunui District Council has discussed speed limits, campgrounds, district licensing committee appointments and meeting days at its last full meeting before the local government elections.
Mycoplasma bovis: Fourth case identified on Mid-Canterbury farm
The property with the new case is in the Wakanui area of Mid-Canterbury, Biosecurity NZ says.
Christchurch city councillor with the worst attendance fails to show for valedictory speech
An outgoing Christchurch city councillor criticised for her lack of commitment to the $114,000-a-year role has failed to show up to give her valedictory speech.
Police efforts to locate suspected murder victim Anaru Moana ramp up in South Island
Investigations into the disappearance of Moana, who has not been seen since December and whom police believe has been murdered, are ramping up this week.
Outgoing Christchurch mayor 'optimistic' for city's future
Christchurch's outgoing mayor shed a tear at her official farewell this morning.
'A bit of a hard time': High demand delaying surgeries at Christchurch Hospital
The hospital's emergency department has been swamped with patients this week, driven by a spike in RSV cases amongst children. Audio
Ashburton carries over $14.5 million worth of projects from previous financial year
Ashburton District council chief executive Hamish Riach says the council must improve on its delivery after $14.5 million worth of carry-over projects from the 2021-22 financial year.
11 Tribesmen members sentenced for 'mass brawl' outside court
Blood was left splattered on the footpath outside the court precinct.
School responds after bullying allegations surface in media
The board of a Mid Canterbury secondary school at the centre of extensive bullying allegations believe recent media reports are not a fair representation of the school.
Watch: Christchurch mayoral candidates face off in debate
Christchurch mayoral hopefuls went head-to-head in a Morning Report debate hosted by Corin Dann.
Council may back push for train service linking South Island cities
The Dunedin City Council is considering supporting an inter-regional passenger rail service connecting Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.
Queen Elizabeth's memorial service in Christchurch to be live-streamed
The cathedral dean who will lead commemorations for Queen Elizabeth in Christchurch believes residents remember her fondly.
Hundreds of rural Cantabrians to go months without safe drinking water
Hundreds of residents in rural parts of Canterbury are facing several months without safe drinking water due to high nitrate concentrations.
Regenerating stream is great news for Rakaia salmon
It's been 70 years since fresh mountain water rippled through the east branch of Glenariffe Stream in Canterbury's Rakaia Gorge. Now, thanks to a generous bequest, it will soon flow again. Audio
Mayor backs move to cull cows amid M bovis risk
Ashburton's mayor backs the de-population of the district's major cattle feedlot to curb the mycoplasma bovis disease, even though he expects an impact on the local economy.
