Canterbury
Salmon farm goes green with tuk-tuks
A salmon farm says using electric tuk-tuks on its canals has been so successful, they are going to get more.
Duo to be sentenced for Angela Blackmoore's murder
Two people will today be sentenced for their role in the brutal murder of pregnant Christchurch woman Angela Blackmoore in 1995.
Police name man who died in Canterbury workplace accident as Henry Wild
A Mid Canterbury rugby club has paid tribute to one of its "beloved" senior players who died in a workplace accident earlier this week.
Temporary fix for sagging Rangitata rail bridge under way
One of 34 bridge piers was washed away in flood waters last Friday - and it is yet to be found.
Rare skink on brink of extinction
There are fewer than 1000 mature Canterbury spotted skinks are now left, the Department of Conservation says.
Orana Wildlife Park facing 'financial demise' if funding not secured
The zoo wants $1.5 million in annual long-term funding from the city council, saying it will cost Christchurch ratepayers just 68 cents a month.
Pleas to keep funding for Christchurch's Arts Centre
Christchurch's Arts Centre wants more money from the council.
'Keeping up' with demand the biggest challenge for Canterbury Biltong
A Christchurch company is expanding production of its South African-style dried meat snacks once again to keep up with insatiable demand.
Christchurch playwright scoops an award trifecta with The Odyssey
Two playwrights have won this year's Adam NZ Play Award for unproduced new plays for theatre: Dan Bain from Christchurch and Sam Brooks from Tāmaki Makaurau. Audio
Temporary fix for sagging rail bridge expected to take several days
Freight crossings on the Rangitata rail bridge will be paused for another few days while repairs are carried out.
Economists back finishing $240m Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
The company restoring the quake-smashed church warns it needs at least $30 million urgently or it will mothball it by August.
Freight services suspended after flood waters damage major rail bridge
High flood waters washed away one of the 34 piers on the 610-metre long rail bridge over the Rangitata River on Friday morning.
NZ Live: Fraser Ross
Christchurch indie-folk musician Fraser Ross joins the show with his band to perform some songs from his recently released album Thunderhead. Audio
Woman dies after ambulance takes hour to respond
A coroner has slammed Hato Hone St John's decision to send its available ambulance to a less urgent incident.
Second dog infected with rare parasite
The second case was discovered in a dog involved in a tussle with the first dog confirmed with the disease.
Homes evacuated in Canterbury wildfire
Three homes were evacuated due to a vegetation fire in north Canterbury.
'Caring enough to speak up makes a huge difference' - New sexual violence campaign launched
A Christchurch organisation supporting survivors of family harm and sexual violence is calling out concerning attitudes and behaviour in its latest campaign.
Publican pleads guilty to stealing $180,000 in grant funding
The grants were applied for on behalf of cricket related sports organisations the man controlled.
'Gothic pile' or 'heart of the city'? Repairing Christ Church Cathedral
Some say the cathedral should have been made safe and kept as a memorial, but others say has to be finished, no matter the cost.
Ratepayer bailout of cathedral rebuild 'not palatable' - councillor
Jake McLellan says the trust behind the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild needs to look at other options. Audio