Canterbury
Wild, windy Easter weather starts to recede
Heavy rain has continued to pelt central New Zealand, as the holiday weekend comes to a close.
Have you seen missing Christchurch woman Rochelle Tabak?
Police are asking for anyone with useful infomation to get in touch.
Recreating pre quake Christchurch in miniature
Mike Beer aka Ghostcat joins Culture 101 to discuss his The Ghosts on Every Corner exhibition. Audio
Working with a toddler in tow
18-month-old Charlie Munro is a climber and already knows some dog calls. His Mum, Anna, also grew up at Cravendale near Mount Somers. The photographer and physio is leasing the 450ha farm off her… Audio
Tougher liquor laws on the cards for Christchurch
The council's proposed changes on booze sales and liquor stores are about to open for public consultation.
Christchurch man jailed over three years for black market tobacco operation
Zijing Yu was arrested last year after illegally importing 740 kilograms of tobacco and 25,000 cigarettes.
Ratepayers to vote on future of Canterbury Museum redevelopment
The museum's budget blow-out means to continue, $21.1 million will be required from Christchurch ratepayers over four years.
Two dead in separate car crashes in North Canterbury
Emergency services responded to two incidents on SH7 and SH1.
Invasive lake weed found in two South Island hydro lakes
Lagarosiphon was found in Lakes Waitaki and Aviemore in South Canterbury, which were previously considered largely weed-free.
The bus station using classical music to drive trouble away
Dramatic orchestral symphonies, soaring operatic solos and piano sonatas have been blasting from speakers at Christchurch's bus interchange.
'It's going to be outstanding' - one year until Christchurch stadium opens
Christchurch's long-awaited $683 million stadium is on track to open its doors in one year's time. Audio
Three rescued after yacht capsizes off Bank Peninsula - reports
Three men were rescued from a capsized boat in two-metre swells in Banks Peninsula this afternoon.
Regional Wrap: Fairlie, gateway to the Mackenzie Country
On the road between Christchurch and Queenstown, the town of Fairlie often gets called gateway to the Mackenzie Country. Video, Audio
A remarkable birds-eye view: photographing the Kaikōura tītī
The Kaikoura titi, or Hutton's shearwater is a remarkable bird. Endemic to Kaikoura and endangered, it is the only alpine-breeding seabird in the world. Audio
Christchurch motorway speed limit goes up to 110km/h
Motorists in Canterbury will be about to pump the pedal a little harder from tomorrow, with a higher speed limit beginning on Christchurch's Southern Motorway.
Christchurch Hospital construction set to restart after toxic fumes leak
An investigation into the leak has now been completed.
Hillmorton Hospital patient admits murdering 83-year-old woman at her Christchurch home
A man has pleaded guilty to murdering a woman at her Mt Pleasant home in Christchurch.
Four injured, SH8 closed after campervan crash
Four people have been injured in a crash between a campervan and a car in the Mackenzie District.
Council may ditch credit rating agency after downgrade
The Waimakariri District Council could ditch the credit rating agency S&P after it received a credit rating downgrade.
Restaurant owner who served recalled possibly toxic noodles fined $30k
A Christchurch restaurant owner who served recalled ramen meals to customers and breached immigration law has been sentenced to six months home detention and fined $30,000.
