Canterbury
Breakers beaten by Brisbane Bullets in Christchurch
The New Zealand Breakers' inability to close out matches continues to plague them, after being edged 93-87 by the Brisbane Bullets in Christchurch on Friday night.
Military medals among items stolen in spate of burglaries
The medals, including a Pacific Star, are among a haul of items taken from Rolleston homes this month.
'From cabaret to pogo jumping': World Buskers Festival begins
Christchurch's CBD will be filled with some of the world's best street performers from Friday, as the World Buskers Festival gets underway.
Body found in search for missing swimmer at Christchurch beach
A swimmer was reported missing from Southshore Spit on Thursday afternoon.
Fire at Christchurch's McLeans Island takes two hours to put out
Fire and Emergency responded to a campervan and hay bales on fire in Christchurch early this on Friday morning.
Search for missing swimmer suspended overnight
Emergency services are at a beach in the eastern area of Christchurch.
Oxford’s bright stars pull in the visitors
One year on from gaining international dark sky status, Oxford's night sky is proving to be a drawcard.
North Canterbury: How much will rates rise in 2025?
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect more rates rises, as local councils seek to deliver on their long term plans.
Canterbury's largest food rescue faces staff losses
Canterbury's largest food rescue, Kairos, needs $70,000 in less than a week to avoid cutting staff and services. General manager Stuart Ennor spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Area schools brace for busy year
Some schools get few, if any, New Zealand-trained teacher applicants, with several employing LAT (limited authority to teach) teachers to fill staffing gaps.
The willing students who struggle to find work
Rangiora High School is seeking opportunities for its Lighthouse programme (special needs) students.
Global conversations on equity: What can we learn from 'controversial' pricing models?
An Ōtautahi-based collective sparked backlash when it offered racially tiered tickets for an upcoming gig. But was the reaction justified?
School cancels centenary celebration over sexual abuse allegations
A former St Bede's College teacher is facing 11 charges linked to historical sexual offending against four students about 20 years ago.
Memorial plaques for fire victims stolen from cemetery
Twenty-three plaques have been stolen from a cemetery where they are part of a memorial for victims of the country's deadliest fire.
Canterbury man charged with animal cruelty after attack on German Shepherd
A Canterbury man has been arrested and charged after video footage surfaced of him allegedly attacking a German Shepherd.
'It's in limbo': McCaw statue saga rumbles on
A project manager for a planned statue of the rugby legend to be erected in his hometown said he hopes it can finally be built this year.
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger to stand for second term
Rates are among the lowest in the country and Mauger says he knows keeping them that way is a priority for residents.
Gloriavale leader apologises for historic abuse
It comes after the Royal Commission of Inquiry into historic Abuse in Care requested Gloriavale apologise to its members, last July.
Mayor removes abandoned trailer himself since council hadn't
Christchurch's mayor has taken it upon himself to shift an abandoned double trailer unit following months of inaction.
Christchurch cyclist numbers hit all-time high
A record-breaking 4.08 million trips were logged in 2024 across 31 locations.
