Canterbury

The Canterbury Regional Council said a response was underway to minimise the impacts to the environment.

Nearly 100mm of rain fell in Banks Peninsula over 12 hours.

Part of State Highway 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa is closed due to flooding.

A person has been seriously injured in a workplace accident in Christchurch.

A Christchurch GP says clinicians at the new 24/7 digital service for medical appointments will be flying blind if they do not have the right information system backing them up. Audio

Downpours may hit Westland and Fiordland, while Central Otago and Canterbury are in for a hot day. Audio

The fire was apparently caused by the truck's tyre, which spread to the load of logs.

It opened in 1925 as a rest and recuperation centre for sick children.

The horses Thomas Simon attempted to poison belonged to his ex-partner.

Timaru mayor Nigel Bowen, said they want "do it once and do it right to set the region up for success".

Communities came together to help those affected by the Christchurch mosque tragedy. First Up spoke to some of those volunteers. Audio

Christchurch was once known as "the most English city outside of England" but a lot has changed in the 14 years since the magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck on 22 February 2011.

The dog, Homebush Milo, was the fourth greyhound to die at a race since the Racing Minister announced a ban would be brought in.

Ruapuna Speedway says a full investigation has been launched into a "freak accident" which left a driver with serious burns.

The single-car crash forced the cancellation of a sprint car event being held at the Christchurch speedway.

The Christchurch Southern Motorway is closed near Curletts Road after a crash involving a concrete mixer.

Four men are set to be sentenced in Christchurch District Court after a police drug operation in Selwyn.

The husband of an Invercargill woman found dead at Lake Hāwea last year has formally pleaded not guilty to her murder.