Canterbury
Three men jailed for roles in importation millions of dollars of cocaine from Colombia
The men were part of a much larger drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $45 million.
First event at new Christchurch stadium could be Crusaders game
Operators of Christchurch's new central city stadium say a home Crusaders game would be an "emotional" and fitting opener once gates finally open in two years time.
One New Zealand gets naming rights for new $683m Christchurch stadium
Construction of the 30,000-seat roofed arena is continuing ahead of its planned opening in April 2026.
Christchurch mulls bylaw to stop 'aggressive begging'
The Christchurch City Council is considering options, including a bylaw, to address aggressive begging - with fears it is out of control in some areas.
Hunters hope to donate a half-tonne of venison every month
Two hunters with an idea to donate off-cut meat have now dished out 40,000 meals across Canterbury.
'Paid a pittance': Care workers rally across NZ
Unions say the rallies are the next step in a long campaign for the government to fully fund a pay equity settlement.
'Excessive' road cone use sparks cost concerns
Farmer Ray Logan has had enough of what he describes as the "over-the-top" use of road cones.
Child drags dead cat in cat culling competition
A controversial cat-culling competition organised by cat hunters in North Canterbury has gone ahead, with participants bagging 370 feral moggies and some of their antics raisng a few eyebrows, Susana… Audio
Safety agency with better returns than WorkSafe to shut down
A Canterbury work safety group is shutting down, saying money out of government agencies has dried up.
Police launch national crackdown on illegal street racers
Police around the country have been kept busy dealing with illegal street racers.
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
Police impound cars after illegal 'skid meets'
About 100 cars were involved in the gatherings, and police are warning they'll be out in full force to stop anti-social behaviour.
Mother horrified non-smoking daughter able to win nicotine pouches online
A Christchurch woman says she is horrified that addictive nicotine pouches are being given away to young people via social media.
Christchurch rates rise 'navigates choppy financial waters' - Mayor
Christchurch City Council has adopted a rates rise below 10 percent in its 2024 to 2034 Long Term Plan.
Community hopes Lauren Dickason sentencing will help healing process
A neighbour says the Timaru community has been through a dark time after Lauren Dickason killed her three young children. Audio
As it happened: Lauren Dickason sentenced for murder of three daughters
She will begin her sentence in an inpatient care and treatment facility as a special patient due to her mental condition.
Doubts linger despite funding boost for Christchurch Arts Centre
One councillor says the funding will give its trustees "breathing space to get it right".
Alleged illegal cigarette factory uncovered in Christchurch
Customs and police stumbled upon the factory when investigating a burglary of 80kg of tobacco.
Tony Ryan's Matariki cluster of Kiwi compositions
Tony Ryan talks to Bryan Crump about a 'constellation of New Zealand compositions' he's conducting in Christchurch this Matariki weekend with the Resonance Ensemble. Audio
Debt free: Charlene's mission to become a saver
Charlene, a stay-at-home mum with four children, had amassed over $60,000 in debt. How did she manage to turn things around? Audio
