Canterbury

Rolleston's John Boulton was found guilty and will now have to pay the fine.

Christ's College is New Zealand's oldest private boys' school (and second oldest high school) and is marking 175 years this weekend. Audio

Cats have long been a problem in the coastal town but volunteers are seeing a spike in deaths of tarāpunga and other birds.

When Billy Collins and his whānau headed out off the Kaikōura coast hoping to catch tuna, they were not expecting to return home with a 67 kilogram striped marlin. Audio

How much blame can be laid on tree species? Audio

A man says he was sitting in his garage watching television when he was approached by two patched gang members asking where "the money" and the "gold" were.

The review outlines a swift and aggressive response to the fires, but also identifies areas for improvement.

The Mayor says promising a 3 to 4 percent rates increase at the last election was "not his best work".

Police say one person died in the crash on Mouse Point Road.

A land deal as part of a controversial waste-to-energy plant proposal in South Canterbury has fallen over.

Police said the woman remained in hospital, but her condition was now stable and they had spoken to her.

Better signage would not have avoided a woman dying following a water incident at the Rakaia River mouth in Canterbury, a local councillor says.

With a government requirement changed post long-term plan, the Ashburton District Council briefly revisited its decision to roll out green waste collection in 2026.

Canterbury's regional council is none the wiser on how to respond to large-scale solar farm applications.

One person died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

The Ashburton District Council will investigate a cat policy after conservationists asked for help to keep bird songs ringing out.

The offenders fled in vehicles before police arrived on the scene.

Hundreds of people are expected in Akaroa today with the "surprise" attendance of the prime minister for Waitangi Day celebrations.

Neighbours have received advice indicating it was unusual to build solar farms close to houses, a spokesperson says.