New ZealandMan found dead in caravan in CanterburyPolice said emergency services were called to an address in Waipopo Rd in Temuka, north of Timaru, about 2pm.20 Aug 07:55 AM
New ZealandLucky escape: River crossing goes wrongSix passengers managed to escape a sinking ute as their attempt to cross a South Island river became stuck in the mud.17 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandThree treated after inhaling sulfuric acid vapourEmergency services were called to the University of Canterbury's science centre about 1.30pm, following reports of a sulfuric acid vapour spill.17 Aug 08:02 AM
New ZealandCars hit herd of cows in rural CanterburyInspector Corrie Parnell said police were called to the scene of the accident of Feredays Rd, Leeston, about 5.45am today.17 Aug 05:41 AM
OpinionMike HoskingSub-standard houses signed offWhat makes Christchurch worse is this is a city and a project that you would not have thought in your wildest dreams they would be sloppy with.16 Aug 09:27 PM
New ZealandSmoke alarms alert family to fireSmoke alarms alerted a family to ceiling fire in their Canterbury home early this morning.12 Aug 07:29 PM
TravelCanterbury: Finest diningCanterbury's cuisine - like the city of Christchurch itself - is also enjoying a post-quake revival, discovers Nathan Paul.07 Aug 12:00 AM
BDBDCommoditiesNZOG set to explore prospectNew Zealand Oil & Gas says exploration drilling of the Barque prospect in the Canterbury Basin, which has the potential to be the nation's biggest-ever hydrocarbon discovery, is expected to start in 2017.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLarge scrub fire raises alarmA Canterbury bach was evacuated in the early hours of this morning as an large scrub fire threatened to get out of control.25 Jul 08:26 PM
New ZealandTeen charged over fatal West Coast crashPolice today said the 17-year-old youth would appear in Westport District Court on Thursday.21 Jul 04:01 AM
New ZealandCop car, cow collideThe crash killed the animal and seriously damaged the patrol car.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMissing woman: Police looking into possible sightingsSix years on from Yoon Sook Chun's disappearance, police are offering a $30,000 reward for fresh information that might help find her.20 Jul 07:57 AM
TravelKia ora: TekapoThis spot is a favourite with Kiwis and visitors year-round, says Elisabeth Easther.16 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandMissing woman: $30k rewardA $30,000 reward has been posted to help find a Canterbury woman missing for six years.09 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandGlitch: Thousands of documents unsentA widespread computer fault meant that nearly 6000 hospital patients’ electronic discharge documents were not sent to their GPs.06 Jul 06:28 AM
New ZealandBlack ice warning for Canterbury motoristsAshburton Police are warning the public to take extreme care on the roads in the Canterbury region due to reports of black ice.27 Jun 12:06 AM
TravelKia ora: TimaruGreat fiestas, beaches and eateries abound, says Elisabeth Easther.25 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandDrivers warned to remain vigilantPolice are expecting a quieter morning in Canterbury with less ice to make the roads treacherous.24 Jun 06:22 PM
New ZealandYoung woman in fatal crash namedThe young woman who died yesterday when her vehicle skidded out of control on black ice and hit a school bus has been named.24 Jun 02:47 AM
New ZealandFatal crash on icy highwayOne person has died on the roads in Canterbury this morning, with about 25 crashes occurring since 6am.23 Jun 12:46 AM
New Zealand-20 in Canterbury: Country's big chillNew Zealand has nearly shuddered itself to the MetService's record books after the Canterbury high country plummeted to -20 degrees overnight.22 Jun 09:11 PM
New ZealandParts of Canterbury still without powerA build-up of snow and ice on lines, as well as tree branches being weighed down on lines, caused outages to around 4700 customers around the western areas of the Canterbury Plains yesterday.20 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandHomes face overnight blackoutAround 1500 people in Canterbury are likely to remain without power overnight, after a snow storm battered the region today.19 Jun 06:31 AM
New ZealandTrampers rescued after being trapped by weatherA group of trampers has been rescued from a Canterbury mountain range after being trapped overnight.18 Jun 11:43 PM
New ZealandUni's chemistry department burgledA quantity of chemicals has been stolen from University of Canterbury's chemistry department -- including some which could be used to manufacture illegal drugs.18 Jun 10:38 PM
New ZealandQuakes strike North and South IslandTwo minor earthquakes hit central parts of both main islands today.14 Jun 07:22 PM
New ZealandFamily to farewell digger driverThe digger driver killed in a quarry landslide will be farewelled on Monday.11 Jun 09:42 PM
New ZealandMan strangled by electrical bed wiresA mentally-handicapped man, with the mental age of a 9-year-old, was accidentally strangled to death after becoming entangled in electrical bed wires.11 Jun 01:10 AM
New ZealandIllegal quarrying: watchdog in darkThe full extent of illegal quarrying is not known after it was revealed the latest person to be killed was operating without a safety certificate.10 Jun 05:00 PM
