Canterbury
Inside the quiet war at Christchurch's border
Veteran Customs staff describe how crime, technology and drug smuggling have transformed New Zealand border security.
A Little Route 66 on State Highway 8
Mark Leishman goes on a personal journey to Burkes Pass, a place with deep family ties. A fire in the 1990s destroyed most of the Burkes Pass Hotel run by his grandparents and has been replaced by a… Audio
Shaking it all up in a greenhouse trial
Researchers from the Bioeconomy Science Institute are investigating whether they can apply the vibrations of insects to disrupt pests in the greenhouse. Our Changing World's Claire Concannon heads… Audio
Mouldy school lunches saga continues
The school says an internal investigation has found no evidence to support the Ministry for Primary Industries' claims.
Child fatally struck by car in rural town named
Ten-year-old Alexander Bennett was walking on Leeston Road near Springston when he was hit about 3.30pm on Wednesday, police said.
Swells dislodge wrecked catamaran from rocks in Akaroa Harbour
The Black Cat Cruises boat ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve in Banks Peninsula on Sunday.
School community mourning student hit and killed by car
Springston School Te Kura o Makonui board says its thoughts are with the child's family, as staff and students are supported.
Killer ducks euthanised for eating native chicks
DOC's Dean Nelson says staff were horrified to see graphic photos of the chicks being eaten alive, as it was unusual for ducks to prey on other birds.
'People are angry': Community meeting over putrid odours gets heated
Offensive odours have plagued the city's eastern suburbs.
Lyttelton Port posts record half-year profit
That's thanks to growth in bulk imports and exports.
Police call for public help in hunt for Olympic gold medal
Canterbury police are searching for a precious Olympic medal that was stolen in a burglary. Rowing legend Les O'Connell's gold medal was stolen from his home in the Christchurch suburb of Strowan… Audio
Community makes plea to council to stop ignoring sewage plant stench
A Christchurch community leader has made an emotional plea to the city's councillors to stop ignoring locals' concerns about the foul stench pouring from Bromley's sewage plant. It comes after some… Audio
Reports of fallen rocks closes main road between Christchurch and Sumner
Council crews are assessing the situation, a spokesperson says.
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Enatel's new 8000 square metre factory is situated by Christchurch Airport.
'They will be deeply missed': Family of lions euthanised
Orana Wildlife Park said 22-year-old sisters Leah and Meeka, and Meeka's 15-year-old son Mambila had died.
New drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore
The Black Cat Cruises catamaran ran aground in the Akaroa Marine Reserve on Saturday, resulting in the rescue of more than 40 passengers and crew.
Efforts to salvage capsized tour boat halted
Forecast bad weather for the next two days means the Black Cat Cruises vessel will remain lodged on rocks. Audio
Kiwi Olympian's gold medal stolen in home burglary
Former rower Les O'Connell won the medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics and is appealing to whoever pinched it to give it back undamaged.
Young man died weeks after hospital discharge
A coroner has found the death of Liam Booth, who was sent home from hospital in a taxi after threatening to take his own life, could not have been prevented.
