Dry summer on the cards for parts of Canterbury
Christchurch has had over 150mm less rainfall than the yearly average.
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Probe into 'unlawful' deal with Pike River mine boss considered
Allegations lawyers made 'unlawful agreement' to stifle prosecution.
$60 million sale of PWC Centre shows Christchurch as 'serious investment destination'
The sale represents a yield of 5.6 per cent.
World's best wildlife photographs coming to Canterbury
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition was held in October.
Extension for companies competing to build Christchurch's new stadium
The $473 million covered arena is set to open its doors at the end of 2024.
Westfield local heroes: Christchurch barber's bid to stop family violence recognised
The barber has made it his mission to help cut toxic masculinity out of the lives of men.
Youngsters step up in latest round of Canterbury Country cricket
.Weedons got back on track with a hard-fought win over Southbrook.
Lake Ōhau fire: Insurance bill for damage released
The community was devastated by a fire earlier this year.
Canterbury designers win big at architecture awards
Canterbury designer Michael John was recognised for his work on Thornton Earl Manor.
Family question absence of health and safety probe over Christchurch death
Kellyanne Pattinson was killed in a crash near Timaru in January 2018.
Strong winds cuts power in south: Waves size of houses to hit Wellington
Wild weather is battering the South Island - and it's due to hit the capital tomorrow.
Lights, camera, action at Hagley Oval
Six broadcast quality lights are now installed so matches can be played at night.
Lewis Pass blocked following truck crash
Motorists are being told to expect delays as there are no detours.
Drugs, buried clothes and a hilltop mansion: The tragic end to US polo star's life
One tragedy. Two mates. Two stories. It was up to the jury to decide who to believe.
US polo star's spa pool death: Gasps in court after man acquitted
Joe McGirr has been found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Sell-out of Queenstown 'sugar bowl' chairs to lift local charities
The $150 sugar bowl chairs were sold within hours on Friday morning.
Tanker with Covid-linked crew gets go-ahead to berth at Lyttelton
The vessel was banned from the port yesterday while its passengers awaited test results.
Driver escapes without serious injury after car crushed in Oamaru
The man was travelling under a railway overbridge in Oamaru when his car was crsuhed.
Bromley odours still on councillors' agenda
Council is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.
Marathon effort to honour slain police officer
About 35 in the Run with Matt group will take on the Queenstown half marathon together.
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
It hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.
Ship from Australia refused entry to Christchurch port
The vessel will remain anchored until Covid-19 test results come back.
Views on 'spaceship' house out of this world
A Christchurch 'spaceship' house had been viewed more than 95,854 times on Tuesday.
Chris Lynch on Christchurch water issues
11.64 billion litres of water was lost last year due to leaky pipes in Christchurch.
Fatal crash in North Canterbury
Police confirmed a person died after their car hit a tree on Omihi Rd on Thursday.
Schools asked not to practise violent offender drills with students
Teachers also cannot stop parents from collecting their children during an emergency.
Economic report: Cities feel Covid pain - which regions are doing best?
Infometrics Quarterly Economic Monitor highlights post-Covid winners and losers.
US polo star's spa pool death: Defence closes case
Joe McGirr denies supplying ecstasy to Lauren Biddle before her shock death.
US polo star's spa pool death: Man 'freaked out' and buried her clothes 'to commemorate her life'
"Freaking out" engineer says burying Lauren Biddle's clothes was an act of commemoration.
Uber driver who raped passenger loses bid to have conviction quashed
Moses Ravanes was found guilty by a jury of raping an intoxicated woman he was driving.
Covid-19: One in 10 parents experienced severe burnout in lockdown - UC study finds
26.8 per cent of parents said Covid-19 had a negative impact on their parenting.
32m-wide unmanned aircraft on track in Christchurch
The aircraft would be powered by hundreds of solar cells and three electric motors.
Ballantynes blaze: 73 years since NZ's deadliest fire
Each year a wreath is laid at the Ballantyne's fire memorial in Bromley.
New Hanmer Springs water playground complete
The all-ages children's AquaPlay area features brightly coloured water slides and spouts.