Claims of foul play: Police to review case of toddler who drowned in sewage ponds
Lachlan Jones, 3, was found dead in an oxidation pond.
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30-tonne frame installed at Christ Church Cathedral site
There was a flurry of activity on the site today.
Where to find Canterbury's best sausage roll
It placed first out of the region's entries and third nationwide.
Teen found 'unresponsive' in vehicle dies in hospital
Police were called to the Rolleston scene at about 1:20am.
Down South: A vast expedition across earthquake country
Bruce Ansley's new book takes him to the South Island in search of the Alpine Fault.
Woman stalked ex-landlord for nearly 10 years
She also sent him a key to her home via courier.
South Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appeal
Nearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.
Oxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7
A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.
'Do us all a favour and f****** quit': Sweary boss must pay childcare worker $20,000
Woman sworn at and suspended for complaints that didn't happen gets compensation.
Former councillor not surprised Gerry Brownlee lost Ilam seat
Raf Manji says voters want their representative to be present.
Flying visit: The award-winning luxury home available to rent on Airbnb
The Hawk House near Lake Wānaka is a private, luxurious haven.
Firearms incident in Christchurch: Police seeking witnesses after vehicle shot at
The alleged offenders left the area in a vehicle.
Towns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West Coast
Skydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.
Text messages result in convictions quashed for man found guilty of rape
He had been sentenced to five years' jail for the offending against the 13-year-old.
'Dangerous' man Mathew Kidman wanted by police
Matthew Kidman has a number of warrants for his arrest.
'Gutted': Vulnerable shorebirds wiped out by cats
Domestic cats in Kaikōura are laying waste to the eggs of a rare shore bird.
Covid one hit too many for restaurateur
A Wānaka chef says the August lockdown was the final straw and he is out of business.
Red-hot for sellers: Christchurch housing market continues to boom
No less than seven properties sold through Ray White auction campaigns this week.
Labour wins party vote in every South Island electorate
It is the first time this had happened since the MMP voting system was adopted.
Election Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the South
Voters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.
World's last huia nest on display at Canterbury Museum
The huia was the largest of the five New Zealand wattlebird species
'Disgraceful' cancer survival rates: Plea for new facility
The Christchurch Cancer Foundation today pitched plan for major facility to the CDHB.
Icy Blast: Snow falling in parts of Canterbury
Snow is coating a number of Canterbury alpine passes and townships.
Icy blast sweeps up New Zealand - warning to drivers as slow blankets roads
It's back to freezing temps in the south today.
37 Canterbury businesses in the battle for best sausage roll
The inaugural Bakels Legendary Sausage Roll compeition is under way.
Canterbury among hottest travel destinations for 2021
Vacaay has released its Future of Travel Report – 2021.
Missing woman mystery: Police call off search after 24 days
Melissa Ewings was last seen just before dusk near her home in Clarence.
Shadbolt's deputy quits: I did his job for him; council 'toxic'
Biddle says Shadbolt had tears in his eyes as he told her he envied her decision to quit.
'I'm really sorry': Man who pointed gun at cop
Senior constable thanked his assailant for the apology.
'Tegel need to be good neighbours': Schools lose bid to stop discharge from factory
The Christchurch company has consent for the next 20 years to discharge contaminants.
'Red hot': Christchurch house prices jump 6% in 12 months
Prices were a record high - but no comparison to Auckland
Lake Ōhau Rd reopens after devastating fire
The fire has destroyed 48 buildings and burnt through 5000ha of the Mackenzie Basin.
Picton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineer
New cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.