Latest Canterbury news

25-year-old named as swimmer missing in Waikato River search

A police dive squad is re-entering the Waikato River today to search again.

'Definite increase': The rise of 3D-printed firearms

Police say 3D guns are being printed in houses and garages throughout New Zealand.

Body found after man fails to return from swim in Rotorua lake

The death comes amid multiple weekend water tragedies across New Zealand.

Sport NZ boss to reapply for role

Raelene Castle's contract has run its course, so she must reapply to stay in the role.

Fire crews battle 300m blaze near Nelson beach, cafe on standby to evacuate

Fire and Emergency NZ crews from Nelson, Stoke, Appleby and Tāhunanui responded.

All Blacks prospect suffers ACL injury, to miss Super Rugby Pacific season

Halfback Dylan Pledger has been ruled out for 12 months after suffering a training injury.

The women’s sport dates to lock in your 2026 calendar now

OPINION: The White Ferns, Football Ferns and Tall Ferns all face key qualifiers by March.

Developer gives away $599,000 Christchurch townhouse

'We came up with the outrageous 'win a house' idea. The winner is pretty overwhelmed.'

Editorial: It's important locals support independent supermarkets

OPINION: Competition is healthy, and smaller operators offer shoppers an alternative.

Kiwi wildcard defies massive ranking disparity to push world No 49 at ASB Classic

Ranked more than 650 places lower, James Watt had break chances in both sets.

The next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zero

You might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.

What extreme heat in NZ does to your body

How to protect your health during a heatwave.