Christchurch man jailed for poaching nearly 1500 sea cucumbers
A Christchurch man has been sentenced to 18 months jail for poaching 1432 sea cucumbers. Jason Murray Nix,…
Christchurch man killed mother with sword
A reclusive Christchurch man who was his mother’s sole caregiver killed her in bed with a sword, a…
Dogs allowed on Canterbury buses – but is it workable?
A last-minute rule change to allow small dogs on buses has left Environment Canterbury staff scrambling to make…
MP joins calls to scrap contentious T2 commuter lane
A commuter lane on Christchurch’s northern corridor is causing confusion and needs to go, says Waimakariri MP Matt…
Gloriavale leader accused of touching girls as young as nine
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple has been accused of touching girls as young as nine on their legs, backs,…
Three helicopters fight vegetation blaze in Sheffield, Canterbury
Three helicopters are being brought in to fight a vegetation fire near the small Canterbury town of Sheffield.…
Hospital asks patients’ families to help cover short staffing
Relatives of distressed patients at Christchurch Hospital have been asked to come in to help because of a…
Is this the site of New Zealand’s next housing boom?
A Kaikōura developer says he is ready to “push the button” on new housing, when the market picks…
Fairlie restaurant severely damaged after fire
A restaurant in southern Canterbury is severely damaged after a fire. Fire crews were called to Carnegies Restaurant…
Lorde announces two New Zealand shows
Lorde has confirmed she will play two shows in New Zealand next year as part of her Ultrasound…
British ship found at Canterbury river after grounding 160 years ago
A British ship which ran aground in Canterbury 160 years ago has been unearthed at the mouth of…
Woman charged with arson over church fire in Christchurch’s New Brighton
A woman has been charged with arson following a fire at a church in the Christchurch suburb of…