Canterbury
The Clip Wool to Wear
Driven by a desire to find a pure New Zealand wool coat, and to find more use for the bales of wool sitting idle in the shearing shed, Charlotte Bell started her fashion business The Clip. She and… Audio
The high-tech dairy hub feeding China's sweet tooth
A growing taste for pastries, cakes and dairy-topped drinks in China and southeast Asia is fuelling demand for New Zealand-made cream cheese. Country Life takes a tour of Fonterra's high-tech factory… Audio
'It's heartbreaking': Homeless people forced to leave church grounds
About 10 people had been camping in a car park at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch.
Christchurch sexual predator pleads not guilty to a charge of breaching parole
Leo Darin Goodwin is subject to a preventive detention order for repeated serious sexual violence.
Mum of four claims kleptomania behind years-long shoplifting spree, judge doesn't buy it
The woman's string of thefts led to her children being taken from her.
Accusation police officer inappropriately accessed a rape complainant's file
RNZ understands the officer began a sexual relationship with a woman he met after she made a complaint of sexual assault.
Aurora lit up skies over South Island
Aurora fans have been treated to a bright display lighting up the skies over the South Island.
Anaru Moana murder trial: Former roommate tells of abduction
The man told the High Court of a violent beating he endured from people looking for Anaru Moana.
'Bitter night' - Cold snap hits South Island
The second month of spring began with a "bitter night" in the south as "freezing conditions" descended across the island - and it's just the start. Video
CCTV released of missing Christchurch teen
The search over the coming days will focus on the coastline between Godley Head and Pines Beach, police say.
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.
