A Christchurch family is back home following an attack early today in which a toxic substance was thrown through the window of their house. Six of them were hospitalised for breathing problems and irritation to the eyes and ears.
Residents in the street worst affected by September's earthquake may spend another two Christmases waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.
Firefighters in Canterbury are preparing to spend their Christmas Day battling a blaze that has so far burnt nearly 60 hectares of trees and pasture.
A formal extradition request has been made to the Kenyan Government for a man accused of the alleged attempted murder of his estranged wife and the murder of her friend in Christchurch last year.
A selection of Christmas church services in the main centres.
A "cowardly" man left a woman bleeding from serious arm injuries after his dog attacked her in Kaiapoi near Christchurch this morning.
Canterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.
A massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn.
Stretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.
Firefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.
We came here because we were in Christchurch for the day and this iconic all-day 'breakfast restaurant' had been recommended.
Santa Claus is coming to town - and the weather is looking fantastic for his long ride down from the North Pole.
Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder backs Sonny Bill Williams' move to enter the boxing ring next month.