Latest Canterbury news

Thunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hail

Predicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas.

Teen arrested after suspected Christmas Day shooting, police remain at two locations of interest

The 19-year-old is charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

New trustees named: Jones refreshes boards overseeing $3.5b in community assets

Shane Jones has named 29 new trustees and reappointed nine across the 12 boards.

Women who owned 2025: Kiwi stars rewrite the record books

Sammie Maxwell fought back from Olympic selection doubts to a historic MTB title.

Heavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islands

A heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.

Christmas joy as two Lotto winners split big prize – where the tickets were sold

Ten players also won the Second Division and will receive more than $27,000 each.

Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed

Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.

‘I got a lot of gold’: Tamaiti Williams on lessons learned from injury and loss

He has shifted from starting loosehead to an impact role behind Ethan de Groot.

From quakes to cool: How Christchurch became the city everyone wants to live in

No traffic jams, cheaper housing, good food - what's not to like?

‘All careers end in failure’: Finance guru on how to retire comfortably

Financial expert Martin Hawes on three big mistakes people make planning for retirement.

Private school pay: The principals earning more than ministers

One private school's principal earns more than Cabinet ministers.

A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026

The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980.