Canterbury Region

Harts Road in Leeston is closed following the incident.

Police were alerted to three separate reports of arson around Rolleston.

The woman, in her 70s, was found in the pool by her husband the morning after a party.

The council previously signalled a rates hike of 15.5 percent in last year's 2024/34 Long Term Plan.

The Waimakariri District Council is gearing up for this year's local government elections.

The city council is looking to raise the noise limits to 65 decibels. Audio

The man was working night shift at a Christchurch family business when he went to assist to colleagues.

Workers in the radiology and ultrasound departments suffered headaches, breathing problems and rashes, and one had to be admitted to intensive care.

Locals at Sumner Beach are noticing an increase in marine life washing up on the shore in 2024.

Awaroa Godley Head near Christchurch has been closed since the contamination was discovered during road repairs in April 2021.

A 67-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a 22-year-old man outside the Christchurch City Mission.

John Joseph lost three buildings to the 2017 fires and is hoping to fare better this time.

David Bridgwater died of gunshot wounds in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui.

Te Whatu Ora Waitaha says new, additional security guards in Christchurch Hospital's Emergency Department helped to swiftly contain a gang fight.

Two ambulances and a helicopter were sent to the scene on Twizel-Omarama Road.

Hot, dry and windy weather is expected to hamper firefighters at the scene of the Canterbury blazes.

Managed retreat is being considered as an option for a Canterbury coastal community facing the threat of rising sea levels.