Three men found guilty of murdering missing man Anaru Moana
A jury has found three men guilty of murdering South Canterbury man Anaru Moana. Hayden Burt, Aaron Boden…
Sale of historic high-country station expected to draw global interest
Strong global interest is anticipated in the sale of a historic high-country station in Canterbury’s Southern Alps. Mt…
Canterbury vegetation fire that destroyed 3 structures contained
A vegetation fire that destroyed three structures in Canterbury has been contained after a response from a dozen…
Teen took own life after porn triggered mental health struggle
Warning: This story discusses suicide and mental health, and may upset some readers. A teenager’s suicide has highlighted…
Illegal hunting operation leads to seizure of haul of guns, 6 arrests
Thirty-one firearms have been seized and six firearms licence holders suspended following an investigation into illegal hunting in…
The fastest growing region in New Zealand
Canterbury is the fastest-growing region in New Zealand, amid a nationwide slowdown in population growth, according to new…
Motorbike gets a sticker from police over unpaid fines
Police have seized a motorbike, brand new power tools and more than $9000 in cash during a search…
Snow dump hits parts of South Island, workers toil to reopen roads
A heavy dumping of snow prompted some road closures for parts of the South Island earlier today. MetService…
Snow dump hits parts of South Island, workers toil to reopen roads
A heavy dumping of snow prompted some road closures for parts of the South Island earlier today. MetService…
Motorway lanes reopen after multi-vehicle crash in Canterbury
Southbound lanes on the Christchurch Northern Motorway have reopened after a multi-vehicle crash caused them to close this…
Snow dump hits parts of South Island, closing roads and trapping cars
A heavy dumping of snow has prompted some road closures and seen vehicles trapped in parts of the…
Canterbury win classic final over Otago to close chapter in city’s history
It was an NPC grand final from a bygone age – played in front of a raucous crowd…