Canterbury Region
AOS member describes scene at Al Noor Mosque following Christchurch terror attack
The horrifying scene which confronted emergency services at Al Noor Mosque on the day of the Christchurch terror attack has been described by a member of the Armed Offenders Squad.
Police communicators did not realise threat to Linwood mosque was genuine, inquest told
The supervisor mentoring a junior 111 call-taker says she would like to think a call about the terrorist's manifesto would have been acted on differently had they realised the threat was genuine.
Staffer for 111 call about terrorist's manifesto just days into job
The staffer who dealt with the first 111 call about the Christchurch terror attacks was on their "third of fourth shift", an inquest has heard.
111 call about terrorist's manifesto not labelled top priority
A police inspector says he understands why a call-taker considered the report about the manifesto to be a lower priority and says it was not a mistake to label it as such.
Functionality of Al Noor Mosque door to be examined in coronial inquest
An inquest into the 2019 Christchurch terrorist attack will examine whether an emergency exit door at one of the mosques did not work during the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 51 people.
Former engineer to face disciplinary process regarding CTV building collapse
The professional engineering body can take disciplinary action against the man whose company designed the CTV building, a judge has ruled.
Child went rigid, fainted when asked about Peter Ellis abuse, podcast reveals
The aunt of a child who says they were abused by Peter Ellis at the Christchurch Civic Creche has described the “blood-curdling” experience of a child fainting in front of her when asked about claims… Audio
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Firefighters battling scrub fire in Culverden, North Canterbury
The fire is about 150 metres long and has taken out an old shed.
‘Incredibly wasteful’: 1936 brick building to be torn down for car park
The demolition of an important building in Ashburton to make way for a car park is "incredibly wasteful", a heritage advocate says.
Toxic wastewater spill in Canterbury, council responding
Tuna and eels have been affected by a toxic wastewater spill in a waterway near Saltwater Creek.
Jailed former New York property developer admits more forgery
Colin David Rath has admitted guilt to three charges, including two of forgery and one of using a document for a pecuniary advantage.
Man dies after driving vehicle into Timaru police station
A man has died at the scene after driving his vehicle into the Timaru police station "at speed" last night.
Evacuations urged as South Island's heavy downpour continues
Some South Island residents are being urged to evacuate as heavy rains continue to batter the region.
Mt Hutt opens lifts as ski season kicks off
The South Island ski season is officially kicking off with Mt Hutt opening its lifts today.
Around the motu : Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
Jonathan Leask from the Ashburton Guardian on the latest detail on three waters reform being welcomed; and a new carpark is dividing councillors and the community. Audio
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
David Hill is in Kaikōura today where the local A&P show returns after Covid-19 forced its cancellation last year. Also the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has voted to begin the process of applying for dark… Audio
Loretta Paterson: Pastry Perfection
Nothing beats a pit stop for a hot pie on a summer road trip, and no one knows that better than Loretta Paterson. After 20 years of early starts and millions of pies, Loretta and her husband Shane are… Audio
ConspiraSeries | Episode 3: Wakanda Kitty Is That?
Canterbury locals have been seeing big-ass cats roaming around for over 50 years, and they've got the receipts. This one's bloody scary -- watch to see Bubbah get bloody scared. Video
Nau Mai Town - Episode 1: Kurow
If you say it out loud, the word Kurow sounds a lot like Te Kohurau. That's because the latter is the original name of a small South Canterbury town named after a tupuna (ancestor). Audio
Christchurch mayoral race's colourful cast of characters
Nine to Noon continues to look at who's in the running to head up our biggest cities after local elections in October, with a focus today on the 11 candidates vying to be mayor of Christchurch… Audio