Body found at Christchurch lake believed to be missing man
A body has been found in Christchurch’s Lake Rua this afternoon, believed to be the man who went…
What does a single mum in Christchurch spend on her monthly grocery shop?
Sophie Mills is a single mum working in corporate sales and software in the Christchurch suburb of Sumner.…
Two killed in crash between car and truck on SH1 north of Timaru
Two people have died following a crash between a car and a truck on State Highway 1 north…
Landlord fined $33k for failure to maintain boarding house despite warnings
A Canterbury landlord has been ordered to pay $33,000 in pecuniary penalties for numerous breaches of tenancy law,…
Ashburton watching neighbour’s rubber road trial
Ashburton will be among the councils keeping a close eye on a rubber road trial in neighbouring Selwyn…
Shipping containers turn algae-plagued lake into living lab
Six shipping containers have been placed in the canals at Ashburton’s popular Lake Hood to be used in…
Rakaia’s gigantic salmon statue hooked for a makeover
Experts have figured out how to move the giant Rakaia Salmon statue for a $300,000 refurbishment, but its…
District planning to trial the country’s first rubber road
The first rubber road in New Zealand is being planned in the Selwyn District, Canterbury. Selwyn’s council is…
Two antibiotic-resistant superbugs found at Christchurch Hospital
Health NZ has confirmed two separate outbreaks of superbugs at Christchurch Hospital. Two different strains of antibiotic antibiotic-resistant…
Winners claim share of $55m Lotto Powerball prize
The three lucky ticket holders who won a share of Saturday’s $55 million Jackpot have come forward to…
Severe thunderstorm warning lifted for Canterbury after large hail hits
A severe thunderstorm warning issued this afternoon for parts of Canterbury has been lifted. Shortly before 3pm, MetService…
Killer made 600 calls to victim before stabbing frenzy
A man who harassed and stalked a woman, making nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, hid…