Latest from Canterbury

Revealed: Which surname rules the South Island?

It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.

One dead in crash between truck and car in Canterbury

Another person suffered moderate injuries and was taken to hospital in an ambulance.

Calling all developers: 8000sq m section in heart of Christchurch CBD up for sale

Crown-owned company Ōtākaro Limited is the current owner.

Heavy water charges, rates rise on the cards for Christchurch

The plan would aim to reduce the pressure being put on the city's water infrastructure.

Christchurch terror attacks: Police release evidence report, new details on March 15

New report released outlining the full police evidence in the March 15 attacks.

'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hut

His dad suffered a brain injury while trying to stop a robbery. Now he's giving them hope.

Night stalker: Police may appeal against community detention

Police are considering an appeal against a sentence for a man who stalked his ex wife.

Person critically in e-scooter crash in Christchurch mall carpark

Police continue to make inquiries into the circumstances.

Never before seen quake photos to be released to mark 10th anniversary

The online exhibition will go live on February 22.

Gloriavale: Ex-member takes landmark court action to remove leadership

John Ready wants the courts to step in over leadership concerns.

Feeling lucky: Harbourmaster's second major Lotto win

The win comes almost four years after winning $500,000 in a Lotto draw.

Man airlifted to safety after being swept 100m down river

The Canterbury Air Rescue helicopter attended the incident.

Nomads gang killing: Jailed for fatal 'hiding'

Shayne 'Smiley' Heappey had ignored repeated requests to settle a gang debt.

Farmer fined after inspection finds 20 emaciated sheep

Donald Charles Pelvin, 67, was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court.

Controversial Canterbury coal mine to close

The company has blamed the cost of regulatory processes for the closure.

Otago Uni to investigate staff role in students' placement scam

50 medical students used part of their three-month work placements as holidays in 2019.

Service on March 13 to mark mosque attacks anniversary

The event, Ko Tātou, Tātou We Are One will mark the second anniversary of the attacks.

Young mum loses battle with cancer after 11-month misdiagnosis

She leaves behind her 11-year-old daughter Abbey.