Canterbury
Heavy fog in Christchurch causes flight cancellations, delays
The fog is preventing most flights from taking off or landing in the city this morning.
Police justified in using force against teen making noises 'like an angry cat or snake'
Christchurch police who slapped and punched a teenage boy displaying "abnormal strength" in the head during his arrest were justified in using force, the IPCA has found.
Dramatic Ashburton rates hike draws muted reaction
The Ashburton District Council's draft annual plan proposing a 9.4 percent rate increase has received a paltry 58 submissions with five days before consultation closes.
'Swamp gas' detected at damaged Christchurch wastewater plant
Sulphurous gases including one known as "swamp gas" have been detected in specialist air quality tests around Christchurch's burnt-out wastewater treatment plant, but council chiefs insist there is no…
Skilled worker shortages costing businesses millions
A major manufacturer of waterjets for boats fears it could miss out on millions of dollars worth of contracts if the government does not address urgent skilled worker shortages.
Market garden on farm provides staff with healthy vege boxes
Environmental and social trials are underway on a dairy farm near Ashburton. Rhys and Kiri Roberts are comparing conventional farming with a regenerative system, they're giving staff more work… Audio
'They are relatively hygienic as flies go': Expert on cluster flies
A pest control expert says winter will soon bring relief for homeowners under siege by plagues of cluster flies. Audio
'Sickening, foul': Residents demand fix to stench from Christchurch wastewater plant
Rebecca Tsukigawa has lived in Bromley for 10 years but has decided to move, partly because of the "sickening" smell from the Christchurch wastewater treatment plant.
Second port worker death reinforces need for inquiry - unions
The death of a Lyttelton port worker - the second port fatality in a week - is further evidence of the need for an urgent inquiry into port safety, unions say. Audio
Worker dies during coal loading operation at Lyttelton Port
A person has died during the loading of coal onto a ship at Lyttelton Port this morning.
Cantabrian World War II hero to be recognised with headstone rededication
A Cantabrian World War II hero well-known overseas is being recognised at home this Anzac Weekend.
Canterbury flash flood damages houses
A flash flood in a small settlement south of Christchurch has damaged more than three houses overnight.
Ambulance officer killed in Canterbury crash
A man killed in a crash in Christchurch last night was an off-duty St John ambulance officer.
Missing 14yo girl found
Police have found the 14-year-old girl in Canterbury who went missing on Saturday.
Getting to know Christchurch through its architecture
A tour of Christchurch's most interesting architecture is set to take place next weekend with over 40 buildings open to the public for free. Jessica Halliday, Architectural Historian & Director of Te… Audio
Christchurch carnival rides closed after child trapped
A Christchurch carnival ride on which a child was trapped on Friday has been shut until further notice.
Springfield to get new drinking water pipeline
A new drinking water pipeline has been confirmed for the Canterbury town of Springfield.
'Cut and paste' climate change policy draws criticism
Councillor Stuart Wilson has rubbished Ashburton's updated climate change policy, voting against what he called a "cut and paste" document with no local focus.
Old cement pipes leaking asbestos fibres into Christchurch's water supply, study finds
Asbestos fibres are leaching into Christchurch's drinking water supply from ageing underground pipes, a University of Otago study has found.
Hot water system theft forces ECE closure
A Christchurch early learning centre has been forced to close after its hot water system was stolen for the fourth time in the past six months. Audio
