Latest Canterbury news

Fran O’Sullivan: Willis gambles on fiscal credibility as National’s election trump card

OPINION: Nicola Willis has set a 2028-29 surplus goal and a 40% net debt track.

Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord allowed back in Canterbury under strict watch

The Parole Board now allows Ian Dallison to live at his new Canterbury home.

Highlanders stun All Blacks-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairy-tale opener

A 40m Cam Millar penalty in the dying minutes sealed the 25-23 upset.

Mosque gunman's case seeking leave to appeal his convictions wraps up

The Court of Appeal in Wellington has heard evidence this week on why the gunman should be allowed leave to appeal his convictions for the mass shootings in 2019.

Safety fears and $100-a-week bills: Why Health NZ parked its hospital fees plan

Leaked documents show staff warned 'market rate' fees would punish workers.

The return of the Black Foils: All you need to know ahead of SailGP Auckland

All you need to know ahead of SailGP’s second event in Auckland.

Life inside the most secretive unit in our prison system – and who ends up there

The unit holds 16 men judged too dangerous for mainstream prison units.

David Harvey: The devil in new online safety laws may be hidden in the fine print

OPINION: Officials are weighing three different models for policing digital speech.

A Kiwi music pioneer is dying. This is the story of his remarkable life

Jim Wilson spent his life finding unique voices and fighting for them to be heard.

Little Nell: 'A wet orgy’s the same as a dry orgy. Everyone gravitates towards the star'

Fifty years on, Rocky Horror's Columbia is as outrageous as ever – and heading this way.

‘Breaking that invisible line’: How do deaf concertgoers enjoy live music gigs?

At Ed Sheeran’s NZ shows, NZSL interpreters signed every lyric live.

New Blues boss bets on bold fan experience to refill Eden Park stands

TV fans are there but can the new Blues boss get supporters off the couch, to Eden Park?