Six Mongrel Mob members jailed after violent Southland crime spree
Six Mongrel Mob members have been sentenced following a “spree of violent crimes” in Southland three years ago…
Increasing numbers of pet turtles being found in South Island waterways
The number of pet turtles found in waterways across the South Island is increasing, with concerns about the…
Body of 66-year-old woman reported missing found in Christchurch
Police said a 66-year-old woman reported missing in Christchurch on Wednesday has been found dead following a large-scale…
Man ‘devastated’ at loss of late father’s car collection in fire
A Canterbury man says he is “devastated” after his late father’s car collection was lost in a blaze…
Mayor challenges zero rate rise promise
Canterbury election candidates promising a 0% rate rise have been challenged to ‘”show us the money”. Waimakariri Mayor…
Man ‘devastated’ at loss of late father’s car collection in fire
A Canterbury man says he is “devastated” after his late father’s car collection was lost in a blaze…
‘Grave fears’ for missing 66-year-old woman in Christchurch
A large-scale search is ongoing today for a missing 66-year-old woman in Christchurch who police hold “grave fears”…
North Canterbury councillors divided on nitrate emergency call
North Canterbury’s regional councillors are concerned about unsafe rural drinking water, but disagree on whether it constitutes a…
ECan declares nitrate emergency amid rising water pollution protests
Canterbury Regional Council, known as Environment Canterbury (ECan), has carried a motion to declare a nitrate emergency at…
Strong winds fan eight vegetation fires across Canterbury
Strong winds across Canterbury have fanned eight vegetation fires this afternoon. The largest, covering 30 hectares in size…
Watches upgraded to warnings as heavy rain, severe gales loom
Severe weather is sweeping across parts of the South Island and lower North Island, with multiple watches upgraded…
Man charged over family-harm incident
A man has been charged after an incident that led to a fatal police shooting in Christchurch last…