Canterbury
Cocaine with an estimated street value of $9 million seized
More than 25 kilograms of cocaine has been intercepted in Christchurch.
FENZ tried to sack firefighter over plan to buy groceries for team
The firefighter has been cleared of any wrongdoing after his employer accused him of misusing the money, and accessed his personal bank account.
'Strict conditions' govern when lakes can be emptied - ECan
ECan officials are continuing to defend decisions made around when to empty a lake into the sea, which some say could have prevented flooding if done earlier. Audio
Dunedin locals fear hidden cuts to new hospital services - Labour
Local Labour MP Ingrid Leary says residents are increasingly alarmed by revelations of reduced elderly and mental health care capacity at the city's new hospital. Audio
Court Theatre's new $61 million playhouse opens in central Christchurch
The long-awaited new home for Christchurch's Court Theatre has officially opened its doors in the central city, 14 years after the devastating quakes that drove it out of the Arts Centre. Audio
State of emergency lifted in Christchurch
The state of emergency put in place in response to flooding has been lifted in Christchurch, but it remains in place for Banks Peninsula.
Thousands of chooks saved from Canterbury floods
Much of Canterbury has been inundated with flood water after days of heavy rainfall.
Akaroa businesses flooded with sewage after wastewater system overflows
Despite pumping wastewater out onto the street and cleaning toilet paper and human faeces off his lawn for most of the day, one businessman remained cheerful.
Lights, flights back on, but storm clean-up far from finished
Transport services have resumed, but local councils warn that storm damage repairs could take weeks. Audio
'Lake wasn't opened in time': Little River residents angry with council
The town has been inundated with water, which residents say could have been mitigated.
SH75 set to reopen after closure due to weather
Meanwhile, Akaroa residents are being asked to reduce the demand on the wastewater system.
Opening Night! A new era for Otautahi's Court Theatre
There's a big weekend in store for Christchurch where the curtain is being raised on the new Court Theatre. The new $56 million playhouse is the theatre's first permanent home since the 2011… Audio
Main concern in Canterbury is surface flooding - Mitchell
The Emergency Management Minister says officials are out checking on residents while further north Cook Strait ferries are sailing again. Audio
The big wet weather mop up
There's still a state of emergency in Christchurch and many properties across Wellington, Wairarapa and Manawatu are still without power following the week's wild weather. Audio
'Surrounded by water': Anger, frustration after Canterbury floods
Selwyn district residents say record rainfalls that pelted the region were the most they have ever seen.
South Auckland artist absorbs farm life
Raymond Sagapoutele was not sure what to expect when he arrived at Castle Hill Station for a Creative NZ residency. The photographer hadn't spent time on a farm before, but it wasn't long before he… Audio
Floodwaters flow through main-street pub for first time in half century
The scale of the flooding in the Banks Peninsula is the worst in 50 years, a publican says.
Roads under water in Christchurch suburb of Beckenham
Roads are under water around the Christchurch suburb of Beckenham, but residents are hopeful their homes have not been inundated.
Live: Heavy rain drenching Canterbury causes surface flooding, road closures
Wellington braces for strongest southerlies in more than a decade.
'Significant' rainfall causes chaos in Canterbury
Heavy rain is drenching Canterbury, causing a slip, surface flooding and road closures, with downpours forecast to continue into the night.
