Canterbury
Big jump in number of hospital staff potentially exposed to toxic fumes
The number of Christchurch Hospital staff who have come forward with concerns has risen to 84.
Seymour announces 'full stop' on quake payout scheme
The On-sold Support Package was set up in 2019 to help homeowners who had bought a home repaired after the Canterbury earthquakes, where those repairs were found to be inadequate.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of South Island
Thunderstorms may produce hail with diameter in excess of 2cm, MetService warns.
From the Archives - growing plants helps addicts' recovery
Country Life visited Nova Trust's farm near Christchurch where the charity is helping rehabilitate addicts through horticulture. Audio
Fan fervour helps reality sink in for world champions
The White Ferns have been welcomed home by whānau, friends and more than 100 fans.
Fire tears through Christchurch house
Fire has caused major damage in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui, but no one was injured in the blaze.
Woman pleads guilty to stabbing taxi driver
A woman charged over the stabbing of a taxi driver in Christchurch last month has pleaded guilty.
Historic parade marks infantry battalion receiving new King's and Regimental colours
More than 100 army soldiers took part in a historic parade in Canterbury on Thursday.
'It's all really about healing': NZ's first purpose-built Youth Hub opens
It comes after more than a decade of planning, fundraising, and construction with Dame Sue Bagshaw the driving force.
New owners for International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch
The International Antarctic Centre at Christchurch Airport has been bought by the family that owns the local Willowbank wildlife reserve.
Accused's car tracked to same areas as Yanfei Bao's discarded phone
The phone had been snapped in half, however, police were able to track where it had been, a court was told.
Study finds 60 percent of Chch Muslim community suffer PTSD post mosque attacks
A study of Christchurch's Muslim community has found that more than 60 percent of participants suffered from mental health conditions like PTSD and depression after the 2019 mosque terrorist attacks… Audio
Terror attacks: Depths of trauma revealed in first study on mental health impact
The 15 March terror attacks left a trail of physical and psychological devastation in their wake, according to a new study on the psychological impact of the attacks
Yanfei Bao: Jury shown video of man buying spade the day she disappeared
The High Court trial also heard from a hardware store owner who described the customer who bought the spade.
Town already feeling meatworks closure
The loss of 600 jobs in Timaru is hitting the local economy hard, with retailers seeing a big drop in sales, sparking fears that more shops will close. Audio
Car matching Yanfei Bao's seen driving erratically on day of disappearance
The car was spotted weaving all over the road in the same area police later found Yanfei Bao's car.
Loss of 600 jobs impacting Timaru economy
The loss of 600 jobs in Timaru is hitting the local economy hard with retailers already seeing a big drop in sales sparking fears that more shops will close. Alexa Cook went to Timaru to find out how… Audio
Farmers rejoice: Freshwater rules put on pause
Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president said the government's changes around the Resource Management Act will be well received by local farmers.
The Ashburton meatworker creating a native riverside paradise
Mid Canterbury biodiversity and pest management projects received a combined $50,000 boost, which will help a riverside restoration project reach the finish line.
Firefighters subdue Christchurch house fire
Firefighters have put out a house fire in Christchurch, which sent smoke billowing across the city.
