Latest Canterbury news

Warnings lifted at popular swimming spot after septic tank overflow

Tests now show faecal bacteria levels are back below safety guidelines.

Huge queues as EB Games' closing down sale sparks rush for final deals

Shoppers queued at stores from Albany to Whangārei for sale discounts of up to 50%.

Man, 43, named as diver who drowned at popular Canterbury tourist spot

He was pulled from the water by the harbourmaster about 1.15pm on Saturday.

The $70 million football league kicking off in Auckland

OFC and Fifa will pour about $70m into the new Pacific club competition.

Friends mourn 'gold-hearted' man who died in Christchurch housing complex fire

Friends say Callum Dale was a loyal mate with a passion for making rap music.

A growth mindset: Business leaders upbeat heading into election year

Leaders are positive about the year ahead but there are concerns about a pendulum swing.

‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show

‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’

Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits

Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.

QT Auckland hotel and former Queenstown backpackers sold to foreigners

CBRE agents have made deals totalling $118.5 million.

All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?

Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks

OPINION: Scott Hansen was effectively running tactics while Robertson led the culture.

Christchurch’s Mars Bioimaging raises $15m to take its portable X-ray machine to market

Company expects to receive US regulatory approval for its product in coming months.