Latest Canterbury news
My sister was insane: Brother of 'Heavenly Creatures' teen murderess shares story on Herald podcast A Moment In Crime
Jonathan Hulme wants to get his sister's trial outcome altered.
Editorial: Notre-Dame rebuild highlights shame of Chch’s quake-stricken cathedral
OPINION: Christchurch won’t move on while its landmark building remains broken.
Editorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure funding
OPINION: Minister hints at tolls as petrol taxes dwindle, EVs rise.
'Presents were under the tree': Canterbury couple loses everything in Christmas Day fire
The couple's passports, birth certificates and Christmas presents were destroyed.
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Holiday hotspot beaches close after separate shark sightings
'Dozens of people raced out of the water,' one witness said.
Two NZ spots named the 'greatest in the world' by Time
Have you visited these two world-class spots?
A Moment In Crime podcast: The monster next door, the ‘dungeon man’ and the cold-hearted killer
Crime journalist Anna Leask looks back at some of the strangest cases of her career.
Alleged shooter in gang-related killing named after court appearance
Police arrest Wipuhara Kapene, accused of shooting Albert Enoka in Lower Hutt.
National's first wave of major new roads, and how existing projects are tracking
National has juggled the new roads it plans to build first from its pre-election list.
This speed camera makes almost $1.5m in six months
The three top cameras collected $3.1 million during the first six months of 2024.
‘Keep well away’: Tips for staying safe during wildfire season
Holidaymakers urged to plan for blazes as conditions change across NZ this summer.
Severe thunderstorm, rain warnings for Canterbury areas
MetService has issued two severe thunderstorm warnings and torrential rain is possible.
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Editorial: Notre-Dame rebuild highlights shame of Chch’s quake-stricken cathedral
OPINION: Christchurch won’t move on while its landmark building remains broken.
Editorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure funding
OPINION: Minister hints at tolls as petrol taxes dwindle, EVs rise.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.
Anatomy of a season: Following in the footsteps of Razor
Crusaders coach Rob Penney on a failed first campaign – and why 2025 will be different.
Is the Basin Reserve still the home of NZ cricket?
Mike Thorpe examines its major contender.
Three top new residences which won 2024 architecture awards
Outstanding designs displayed in Whanganui, Ōtautahi and Wānaka residential buildings.
Auckland-bound Air NZ flight turns back due to mechanical fault
The flight was on its way to Auckland when it was forced to return to Christchurch.
‘Not the best Christmas’: Showers loom for holidaymakers
Boxing Day might also get quite wet for bargain hunters.
‘Absolutely gutted’: Juicy Fest cancelled amid licensing woes
'Juicy Fest has faced tough opposition from authorities and NZ Police'.
‘Can’t wait to move in for Christmas’: Richie McCaw reveals first pic of dream Wānaka house
Richie and Gemma McCaw are planning a new Wānaka life 'full of adventure'.
‘Huge task ahead’ for Ngāti Hāua trustees
One new and three returning trustees have been elected for the Treaty settlement entity.
Three dead following two South Island crashes
Two died in a crash in Greta Valley, and one in Albury.
Serious two-vehicle crash closes major Canterbury highway, emergency services scramble to scene
“Avoid the area and consider using an alternative route if possible.”
Christchurch city park cordoned off after reports of early morning assault
A scene guard is in place as police make inquiries.
Canterbury man fined $6000 for driving digger through bird colony
The man drove through a large, black-billed gull colony, destroying their nests.
Steve Braunias: Well-known painter Mark Braunias dies
Steve Braunias reports on his brother's death
South Island sport's winners (and losers) for 2024
Olympic champ Ellesse Andrews and the St Thomas of Canterbury College First XIII feature.
Police call for information over ‘suspicious’ fire at popular Christchurch beach
The fire in Taylors Mistake put nearby campers at risk.
Victim of Christchurch house fire named
The woman was found dead in her Hornby home following the blaze.