As waves surge, tiny Canterbury community raises $200,000 for seawall
A tiny Canterbury settlement has found more than $200,000 to pay for a seawall along its coast, in…
Council proposes to move beach community amid sea level rise
In a first for New Zealand, a council’s begun work that could see an entire beachside community relocated…
Taxpayers invest $784K to new Rakaia River wetland to try lure salmon back
It’s hoped a new $1.7 million wetland in Mid Canterbury will improve the once-thriving salmon run in the…
Robbie Williams believes Kiwi tattoo helped saved his life
When English singer and songwriter Robbie Williams talks about the Māori ink on his arm, he doesn’t treat…
Woman stabbed in Christchurch, person critical after Amberley assault
A woman has been seriously injured after a stabbing in the Christchurch CBD last night. Police were called…
Why a Jetstar flight veered off the runway on landing in Christchurch
The reasons why a Jetstar flight veered off a runway after landing at Christchurch Airport in 2024 have…
Murder charges laid over alleged gang shooting in Christchurch
Three men have been charged with murder in relation to a suspected gang-related shooting in Christchurch. Police were…
Crash closes stretch of SH1 in North Canterbury
State Highway 1 is closed at Domett – between Christchurch and Kaikōura – due to a crash this…
Dolphin’s death spurs calls for greater protection
Conservation groups are calling for action to reduce dolphin deaths off Canterbury’s coastline. By David Hill of Local…
Seven years since Christchurch mosque attacks
Remembrances are taking place in Christchurch today to mark the seventh anniversary and honour the victims of the…
Christchurch temperatures plummet 10C in 30 minutes
Temperatures plummeted in Christchurch this afternoon, dropping 10C in only 30 minutes, according to MetService. It followed a…
Selwyn lays country’s first rubber road
The rubber has hit the road in Selwyn in a New Zealand-first trial of recycled rubber. By Jonathan…