Police have confirmed the man who was found dead in his crashed ute had been missing for 10 days.

Police are warning Canterbury property owners of a spate of burglaries targeting houses under construction.

A newly-elected Hurunui District councillor is making waves after pledging to take her baby with her to meetings if her childcare costs are not subsidised.

A truck driver accused of causing a crash that killed a Christchurch father of three today pleaded not guilty.

Two people have received burns in a house fire in Christchurch this evening.

The police have called off searches for Yuri Santana, eight days after he was last seen, but his parents haven't given up hope.

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Woman whose brother died after being hit by truck in 2005 says she is still waiting for an apology from truck driver who today avoided jail for killing a second cyclist.

There are concerns for 17-year-old Yuri Santana, who hasn't been seen for a week.

Levels of arsenic higher than the acceptable level for drinking water have been found in the Hawea Flat Kindergarten's supply.

Canterbury police are looking for two people allegedly involved in the burglary of Rakaia Four Square early this morning.

Emergency doctors have seen a cluster of injuries linked to two new indoor trampoline parks in Christchurch, including fractures, lacerations and serious spinal injuries.

A property developer's claims of an unfair tax trial have been thrown out by appeal judges.

'When the pager went off I didn't read it properly and didn't realise the fire was at our station,' says firefighter.

Two would-be burglars of a Christchurch pub apologised to a cleaner and fled the building empty-handed in the early hours of this

Changes undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.

Police have named the man who died following a fall on the Gunn Ridge Track near Whataroa on Friday as Nicolaj Brun.

The Canterbury man who cheated on his wife and was jailed for burning her to death in her car is out on parole.

Jucy's Christchurch-based pod-style hotel is in demand ahead of its November opening.

A police officer called out to a Christchurch home last night was allegedly assaulted by a man with a screwdriver.

Police are fearing for the safety of a 17-year-old Clandeboye local who has not been seen since 10am on Tuesday morning.

A float carrying two horses has crashed in the Waitaki District this afternoon. Emergency crews were called to an area near Hampden-Palmerston

As consultation opens on an oil and gas drilling plan, some city councillors are now questioning if the Government will listen to what they say.

The sudden death of a "bright, wonderful student" at a University of Canterbury halls of residence has left students and staff in shock.

The woman died at Rochester and Rutherford Hall on Ilam Rd in Christchurch.

This will be a good weekend to check out the museum or cuddle up with a book as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the country.

High-school coaches focus on technical rugby skills rather than personal development, study finds.

Too much screen use is taking its toll on young people's eyes, with children as young as five having to get treatment, Canterbury optometrists say.

A miscount from Hockey New Zealand means the Ramesh Patel Shield will head to Midlands after spending just a week with Canterbury Hockey.

A major South Island highway is closed after a truck crash.