‘$1300 a year for commuter’
North Canterbury mayors are disappointed about a proposed toll for the Woodend Bypass, saying local commuters will be…
Inquiry finds ‘significant’ problems in Canterbury’s Mental Health Services
An inquiry into Canterbury’s Mental Health Services found “significant” problems in the service’s governance, care model and resourcing.…
Rocky Horror Show returns to NZ for first time in 15 years
The cult classic musical The Rocky Horror Show is set to return to New Zealand for the first…
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…