Canterbury

Office vacancy has hit a record low in central Christchurch as businesses leave behind the suburbs, with more buildings needed to cater for the demand.

The leader of a church accused of persistent hate speech, and exploiting members for thousands of dollars of tithes and weekly unpaid work - has told parishioners he has no intention of standing down.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says there has been no budget blow out at the new library and civic centre.

Police in Waimakariri have found a large carving of historical and cultural significance that was stolen from the Kaiapoi Pā last week.

Christchurch locals have a tough decision on their hands about a $150 million budget blowout to the city's long-awaited stadium. Audio

A popular Christchurch primary birthing unit will remain open for another year after considering a closure.

The Defence Force is en route to Ashburton to dispose of a suspicious item that Police say resembles an unexploded ordnance.

Bromley residents say the rollout of Christchurch City Council's support package for those living with the stench from a damaged wastewater plant was "a massive fail".

A year after unprecedented floods inundated mid-Canterbury, affected residents and authorities are calling for additional support from government.

New research has found there is not enough rain and river water in Canterbury to dilute nitrate pollution from dairy farming to acceptable drinking water standards. Audio

The single car crash happened shortly after 10:30pm on Ikawai Road in Glenavy.

Christchurch City councillors have voted unanimously to provide the funding, and 3380 households in the worst affected suburb of Bromley will be able to get a share from Monday.

Investigators have called for a review of safety systems on Singapore-flagged ships after a crew member was seriously injured.

A remote-operated digger has started work on Christ Church Cathedral removing rubble from the historic building, which project managers are describing as a world first.

Kiwi cricketing legend Sir Richard Hadlee says a new multimillion dollar facility at Christchurch's Hagley Oval will benefit the next generation of cricketing stars.

From today, residents on the eastern side of Christchurch can have their laundry done for free, thanks to the Student Volunteer Army.