Canterbury

Both men, aged 18 and 19, have been charged with illegal gun possession.

Fast-growing solar power company Lodestone Energy says a public listing could be on the cards in the future, but it is not ready yet.

Christchurch Police has been cracking down on bike thieves, with three prolific offenders arrested last week.

Rochelle Tabak was reported missing having been last seen in Christchurch suburb Addington on Wednesday.

Hadani Woodruff has raised $7000 for a mental health and addiction recovery charity.

The property was owned for more than 20 years by one of the country's most influential contemporary painters, Lyttelton artist Bill Hammond, who died in 2021.

Heavy rain has continued to pelt central New Zealand, as the holiday weekend comes to a close.

Police are asking for anyone with useful infomation to get in touch.

The council's proposed changes on booze sales and liquor stores are about to open for public consultation.

Zijing Yu was arrested last year after illegally importing 740 kilograms of tobacco and 25,000 cigarettes.

The museum's budget blow-out means to continue, $21.1 million will be required from Christchurch ratepayers over four years.

Emergency services responded to two incidents on SH7 and SH1.

Lagarosiphon was found in Lakes Waitaki and Aviemore in South Canterbury, which were previously considered largely weed-free.

Dramatic orchestral symphonies, soaring operatic solos and piano sonatas have been blasting from speakers at Christchurch's bus interchange.

Christchurch's long-awaited $683 million stadium is on track to open its doors in one year's time. Audio

Three men were rescued from a capsized boat in two-metre swells in Banks Peninsula this afternoon.