Elderly lions at Orana Wildlife Park euthanised
Three elderly lions at Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park – two, the oldest in Australasia – have been euthanised…
Akaroa tourist boat recovery paused after hull settles on rock
Efforts to remove a submerged Black Cat Cruises vessel from waters off Akaroa have been temporarily suspended after…
Photo shows submerged Akaroa tourist boat
The recovery of a catamaran that grounded at Akaroa on Banks Peninsula is expected to begin today. By…
Tourist boat damage ‘worse than expected’ after grounding in Akaroa
Environment Canterbury says the Black Cat Cruises vessel which grounded in Akaroa Harbour yesterday sustained “more significant damage…
Dozens rescued as Akaroa tourist boat grounds
Dozens of passengers have been evacuated from a tourist boat after it grounded in Akaroa Harbour. The incident…
Rain watches for parts of the country, other areas set to hit 29C
MetService has issued three heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island to start the week, as…
Fuel spill response after tourist boat grounds off Akaroa
Boaties have been warned to steer clear of waters near the mouth of Akaroa Harbour as crews work…
Dozens rescued after Akaroa tourist boat capsizes
Dozens of passengers have been evacuated from a tourist boat after it capsized in Akaroa Harbour. The incident…
Forty-one rescued after sightseeing boat capsizes in Akaroa Harbour
Dozens of passengers have been evacuated from a tourist boat after it capsized in Akaroa Harbour today. The…
Building boom to continue in North Canterbury
North Canterbury’s building boom is expected to continue as new housing sub-divisions come on stream in towns such…
One dead after crash between motorcycle and car in Canterbury
One person has died after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car on SH7 in Canterbury around…
Mayors fear for future of Canterbury rural hospitals
Two Canterbury mayors are still waiting for answers on the future of two rural hospitals that are in…