First responder pleads not guilty to child exploitation material charges
A senior first responder has pleaded not guilty to multiple child exploitation charges in the Christchurch District Court.…
Cartel allegations against major Christchurch real estate players
The Commerce Commission has launched civil proceedings alleging cartel conduct against four Harcourts franchises and their franchisor. The…
Otago lift Ranfurly Shield off Canterbury in southern thriller
Otago have wrested the Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury in an NPC thriller in Christchurch, with a 38-36 victory.…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
‘Destructive’ gales to lash Canterbury, red strong wind warning issued
A red strong wind warning has been issued for parts of Canterbury, with MetService warning of destructive 150km/h…
Swathe of weather watches and warnings issued for the South Island
Kiwis in the South Island should make the most of today’s “nice clear skies” before a swathe of…
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…
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…