Canterbury
Meet North Canterbury's Bush Janitor
Why is he known as the Bush Janitor and what is his vision for the rugged Island Hills Station? RNZ investigates. Audio
Man charged after person critically injured in Christchurch
The victim is in a stable condition.
New Zealand's rural freshwater at risk, study finds
Canterbury, Waikato and Southland had the highest amounts of contamination.
The North Canterbury 'Bush Janitor' with a unique mission
A man dubbed the Bush Janitor hopes his caretaking efforts will result in kiwi being reintroduced to a North Canterbury sheep and beef farm in the next decade. It might sound ambitious, even… Audio
Tools stolen from vehicle auctioned off by police
The tools - worth $50,000 - were stolen from a work vehicle in 2023, only to be auctioned off on behalf of police more than two years later.
'Cost should not be the only factor', says husband of CTV collapse victim
A man who lost his wife in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake says the government's new rules are prioritising building owners over potential victims. Audio
Residents fundraising for speed camera to deter boy racers
There's concern some of the drivers are using the narrow roads between Lyttleton Harbour bays as a race track. Audio
Repairs yet to start on country's most-struck rail bridge
Work to fix the damaged beam on the Tinwald Viaduct is yet to start, 10-weeks after the road was closed.
Two injured after gas bottle explodes on work vehicle
Two people have been taken to hospital after a gas bottle exploded and set fire to a vehicle in Christchurch.
Search for missing Christchurch teenager called off
Police have suspended the search for a Christchurch teenager last seen on Friday.
Search for missing Christchurch teen continues
Marley is thought to be wearing black track pants and a dark-coloured hooded jersey.
Police seek help finding teenager missing in Christchurch
The car he was driving was located in the Sumner area.
Christchurch cardiac care boosted by opening of third new laboratory
The latest addition supplements previous upgrades in 2021 and earlier this year.
A life on the land
Farmer Ian Buckingham was born at Lansdown Farm at Hook near Waimate 85 years ago and he's never left. Audio
SH1 north of Christchurch reopens after truck crash
The state highway has reopened after a truck was removed.
Police go global in search to identify man found dead in Heathcote Valley
They've also asked for people to come forward with dashcam footage.
PSA launches legal action on behalf of Timaru care workers
The workers have been told they cannot carry over their accrued annual leave onto the new contract.
Man accused of approaching schoolgirls to remain behind bars
Leo Darin Goodwin is subject to a preventive detention order for recidivist sexual violence.
Group says it repeatedly warned governments of foam furniture risk before death of teen
Lizzy Marvin, 16, died from inhaling toxic fumes from a foam filled sofa bed when it caught fire in her Burnham home last year.
Almost one in four Canterbury swim spots unsafe, report shows
A new regional council report finds nearly a quarter of monitored rivers, lakes and bays pose health risks from faecal bacteria or toxic algae.
