Canterbury
Rakaia Salmon statue 'vandalised' in protest
Rakaia's iconic salmon statue has been defaced by Greenpeace protesters, just weeks after a $300,000 ratepayer-funded refurbishment.
Mother's struggles with immunocompromised daughter amid boil water notice
A public health alert told many Christchurch residents that all water, including filtered water, needed to be continuously boiled for at least one minute. Audio
Serious crash closes road in Merivale
One person has serious injuries following the crash on Heaton Street.
Shelves stripped of bottled water after boil water notice issued
A public health alert was issued on Saturday afternoon for around 14,000 households in Christchurch.
New study into growing crops under solar panels
Growing crops alongside solar farming is a new field for New Zealand, so researchers here have been analysing studies of these sorts of systems around the world. Dr Pieter-Willem Hendriks from the… Audio
Terrorist made almost 700 complaints about life in prison
Mosque killer's claims of torturous prison conditions are exaggerated, a court has heard.
Christchurch terrorist had 'certainty of conviction' regardless of plea, Crown says
A Crown solicitor has told the Court of Appeal the terrorist is where he was always going to end up.
One killed, others injured in crash on Canterbury highway
Four people were trapped following the single-vehicle crash on State Highway 7.
Country's largest medicinal cannabis grower set to harvest biggest crop yet
Puro New Zealand has been growing medicinal cannabis since 2018 and is working with iwi on plans to increase its production in Kaikōura.
Drivers left shaken after being forced from cars
A man has been arrested after he crashed into two cars, then stole one of the vehicles, police say.
Premium prices for enviro-positive wool
Regenerative sheep farmers could muster an above-market pay cheque for their sustainable wool clip, thanks to a new industry deal.
Christchurch terrorist tried to use top lawyer as his 'mouthpiece'
Tony Ellis, who represented him for about six months, told court today he felt the terrorist wanted him to do "precisely as ordered".
Arrest after stabbing at block of flats
A 40-year-old man has appeared in the Christchurch District Court charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Christchurch terrorist just seeking attention, survivor says
Temel Atacocugu, who was shot during the massacre at Al Noor Mosque, believe's the man's appeal is just so he could get the public's attention again.
Salvage operation to recover wrecked tourist boat from Akaroa Harbour begins
The Canterbury Regional Council says work to recover parts of the vessel from the beach and sea could take two weeks, depending on conditions.
Police seek photos, video from Fitzgerald Ave around time man was stabbed
Investigators are looking for any photos, CCTV, or dashcam footage along Fitzgerald Avenue between Cambridge Terrace and Bealey Avenue in Christchurch between 12.15pm and 12.45pm on Monday.
The school where half the students aren't meeting attendance targets
A Canterbury principal says the nation needs to lift its game on school attendance.
Scene guards to stay overnight after Christchurch stabbing
Police were called to a property on Fitzgerald Avenue at around 12:20pm on Monday, where a man was found in a critical condition, with injuries consistent with being stabbed.
Four injured after two-vehicle crash in Twizel
The two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of State Highway 8 and Lake Ohau Road at around 1:45pm on Monday.
