Latest Canterbury news

Two Lotto players scoop $500k as Powerball jackpots to $10m

A Hamilton couple won $1m last week after a sudden cancer diagnosis.

'Extreme caution': Heat alerts as furnace-like temps strike NZ

Hastings is forecast to reach 38C tomorrow, with Napier close behind on 36C.

'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewage

A public health warning has been issued after raw sewage flowed into the busy beach.

Escort stole thousands from clients while entering her payment details into their phones

Anahera Marino then wanted home detention to continue escort work to repay her victims.

Two dead, one missing after water tragedies in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty and Waikato

Another person suffered critical injuries after a water incident at Mahurangi East.

Police ease fears after body found in Christchurch red zone

Police are treating the death as unexplained.

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.

Mary Holm: How much insurance do you really need? What every household should weigh up

OPINION: Basic life insurance cover is vital, even for low-income families.

'Everyone's broke': Why Canterbury man sells illegal cigarettes

One illicit tobacco seller has weighed in on the issue.

How schoolboy Craig 'Postie' Innes turned First XV freedom into a pro rugby career

Innes now lives in Hawke's Bay, working as a rugby agent and school supporter.

'I'm not ashamed': Rape complainant who later had relationship with cop goes public

The IPCA has reopened an inquiry into a complaint against the Christchurch detective.