Canterbury
Anxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meeting
Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers are waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.
Canterbury student composer's work premieres with Chch Symphony
Alexandra Hope Watson, the Canterbury University maths and music whiz who's transformed Lewis Carroll's nonsensical poems into a musical for the Christchuch Symphony Orchestra.
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'Our daughter's future': Couple fight property seizures linked to cannabis op
They were mounting the appeal for their 3-year-old daughter, "who has lost her future through this decision".
'Right call' to pull plug on Lake Camp consent
A hut holder says Ashburton's council made the right decision not to apply for resource consent to divert water from Balmacaan Stream to the troubled Lake Camp.
Christchurch fire: 'I can't see us operating from here any time soon'
The owner of Auto Inspection Services says his business is a "quite a mess" after a fire spread through the premises.
Cafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shock
Customers required emergency hospital treatment after suffering severe allergic reactions in two separate incidents at Ashburton cafes.
Heli-skiing guide killed in avalanche named
Alpine Guides has confirmed one of its heli-skiing guides was buried when the avalanche occurred and later died.
ECan chair quits after report of speeding 678 times in council car this year
"It has become increasingly apparent that the focus on me is a distraction from the work," Peter Scott says.
1 person dead and rescue operation underway after avalanche
One person is confirmed dead and a rescue operation is still underway after an avalanche in the Southern Alps. The incident in the Arrowsmith Range was reported just before 12:30. The Rescue… Audio
Heavy wind and rain alerts for many areas through Thursday
Heavy rains are on their way and some areas could face 160mm, while strong winds are also expected in some places.
Port Hills fire report: 'It's going to become an increasing risk' - locals
Christchurch's Port Hill residents are disappointed Fire and Emergency can not say what started the 14 February fire.
'When communities meet together, there's more blessing'
When it comes to saving money there's a lot we can learn from different cultures, find the hosts of RNZ's Thrift and Here Now podcasts.
Tourists help spot 51 humpback whales
The Great Kaikōura Whale Count looks at how many humpback whales are migrating between feeding grounds.
Investigators unable to tell how fire on Port Hills broke out
Fire investgators said last summer's huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills started on private property but they've been unable to determine how it broke out. The wildfire started near the a walking… Audio
Watch: Port Hills fire cause couldn't be proven - FENZ investigation
An investigation into the Port Hills fire in February has found where it started but not the cause.
Creating safe spaces for Tangata Moana in Christchurch
An Ōtautahi-based collective is leading a movement to connect Tangata Moana through culture, creativity and celebration.
Deer on loose in Christchurch suburb, one hits car
Wild deer have been seen around the suburb of Halswell, with one reportedly causing damage to a house.
Man used 10 identities, including a dead person's, in Covid-19 wage subsidy fraud
Adam James Letchford made 14 applications between April and June 2020.
Mt Cook rescue: 'Real jubilation' in climbing community after airlift
Two climbers are in good spirits after being plucked from "some of the steepest and most rugged terrain in the country" on Aoraki during a short weather window.
Town's only public pool to shut in summer
The pools at Ashburton's EA Networks Centre will be closed for maintenance for four weeks in January, and the public will instead have to use a school facility.
