Canterbury

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.

Police and paramedics were called to the Stanmore Road scene shortly after 9am on Wednesday.

Rangiora and Kaiapoi residents will get the chance to have their say on what parking demand might look like in 2040, and whether they are willing to pay for a good spot.

The worker was left with life-threatening injuries.

A Canterbury swimming pool is using artificial intelligence technology to reduce the risk of drownings.

Worksafe says it is investigating an incident at a north Canterbury property on Monday involving a forestry worker.

A major thoroughfare in Christchurch was blocked on Monday morning for about an hour after a crash between a car and truck.

The Central Stags have won the Super Smash men's cricket title.

The inaugural Underground Festival will be held at Greystone Wine's regenerative organic vineyard in mid-February.

NZTA will reverse speed limits on 38 sections of the state highway network - including through the Rakaia township - back to their previous higher speed limit.

The Hurunui and Kaikōura councils are not expecting a share of the increased International Visitor Levy.

A transport safety advocacy group is taking legal action over the rollback. Audio

In some cases, buyers thought they were picking up cannabis only to be threatened and fleeced. Audio

Despite more than a decade of debate on the plant's replacement, the Akaroa community is still divided on the plans.