New ZealandDrought fears for South Canterbury farmersNIWA's latest hotspot report showed the driest soils in the South Island.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandChristchurch baby boomers signing up to work in hospitality more than ever beforeChristchurch has had the highest increase in over 50's signing up to work in hospitality.20 Oct 04:50 PM
New ZealandSpeeds in a Christchurch suburb may be reducedResidents are being asked to share their views on a draft plan to reduce the speed limits.20 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandTwizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I loved him more than ever': Wife watched heroic husband tackle mosque shooter on livestreamNaeem rushed at the gunman until he was within feet of the man.20 Oct 01:45 AM
New ZealandSouth Island's biggest-ever P bust: Smuggler loses appealNearly 40kg of methamphetamine worth $24m was smuggled to Christchurch from Mexico.20 Oct 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Just glad we are all safe': Man speaks out after Mt Cook river crossing attempt goes badA group of people decide to attempt a river crossing in a truck.20 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandSeal moved off Christchurch beach; 'a little thin and tired' but healthyThe seal is healthy with no visible injuries.19 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandOxford residents fight to keep fire siren going 24/7A petition has been launched to keep the siren turned on overnight.19 Oct 11:20 PM
New ZealandAntarctic stories come to life in Christchurch through audio tourScientists, artists, experts and locals all share their stories throughout the tour.19 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandFormer councillor not surprised Gerry Brownlee lost Ilam seatRaf Manji says voters want their representative to be present.19 Oct 10:30 PM
New ZealandCentral city roads to partially close for good due to new arenaThe city council is preparing the site for the new arena due to be open in 2024.19 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers want Labour to govern alone - Fed FarmersMid Canterbury president David Clark said farmers are worried about the future.19 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandAct may set up southern baseAll members of the new caucus would be regular visitors to the south.19 Oct 05:00 PM
BusinessChamber of Commerce calls on Govt to release economic planBusinesses need predictability and stability, the chamber said.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlleged juror bias: Supreme Court throws out rapists' appeal, claim juror tainted verdictThe Supreme Court has rejected an appeal based on claims a juror knew rape-accused man19 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandIlam MP says the 'real work starts now'; New MPs discuss their victoriesNew Christchurch MP's joined Canterbury Mornings with Chris Lynch on Newstalk ZB.18 Oct 10:54 PM
New ZealandAkaroa set to become adventure playgroundAdventure tour operators are stepping up mountain and E-bike tours.18 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity housing strategy could change to accommodate forecast increase in needResearch forecast a 62 per cent increase in people needing social housing by 2048.18 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandRed-hot for sellers: Christchurch housing market continues to boomNo less than seven properties sold through Ray White auction campaigns this week.18 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandHouse badly damaged after fire in ChristchurchRoad blocks remain after three crews attended to the blaze.18 Oct 02:37 AM
New ZealandLabour's Sarah Pallett on being Ilam's new MPShe said the people of Ilam were clearly ready for a different style of MP.17 Oct 10:45 PM
New ZealandTrue blue turns red: Labour MP the first in Rangitata's historyRangitata, which takes in Ashburton and Timaru, has gone to Jo Luxton.17 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandElection results 2020: Labour nearly sweeps greater ChristchurchNearly all of the seats will go to the party.17 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand$40k to protect biodiversity at Christchurch's St Martins streamMore than 3000 natives planted as part of a restoration and enhancement project.17 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandCanterbury event for farmers to dispose of plastics, chemicals and oilFarmers and growers will get the opportunity to safely dispose of a variety of farm waste.17 Oct 07:45 PM
New Zealandtsunami warning sirens could be upgraded as noise does not meet national standardThe Christchurch City Council is looking at options to make them compliant.17 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandNearly $100 million in assets made from meth dealing seized in five yearsA big demand for the drug has seen vast amounts of money made from the illicit trade.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe battle for Christchurch - who's winning the race?Follow all the results as they come in.17 Oct 08:00 AM
New ZealandHigh-profile Nat MPs Brownlee, Smith, Bishop set to lose seatsUp to 20 seats could change hands tonight, most - but not all - to Labour.17 Oct 07:23 AM
New Zealand'No regrets': National stalwart Gerry Brownlee concedes his seatBrownlee has head the Ilam seat since 1996 - but for how much longer?17 Oct 06:53 AM
New ZealandElection Day weather divide: Mostly fine in North Island, rain in the SouthVoters can expect mostly fine weather in North Island; umbrellas, coats needed in South.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil spent $611k to relocate lizards from work siteChristchurch City Council explains the costly process of relocating endangered lizards.16 Oct 02:25 AM
