Latest from Canterbury

Holiday traffic: Congestion eases

Congestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.

Search continues for missing diver

The search continues for a diver missing off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula.

Relief teacher 'yanks boy to the ground'

In a video, the teacher is seen standing over the boy, who is lying on the ground crying.

'Creepy clown' in Christchurch robbery

Armed teenagers dressed in Halloween horror masks - including a creepy clown - robbed a service station in Christchurch.

Survivor calls for better mental care

New Zealand needs to provide much better care for the mentally ill, says a man who was rescued from a bid to take his own life.

Man injured after concrete mixer goes over bridge

A man has been injured after the truck he was driving lost control and went over a bridge in Oxford, North Canterbury. Emergency

Suicide tally reaches new high

Death rate consistent but still unacceptably high, judge says

Dead chicken used as weapon in assault

A dog attacked his hens so this man used the closest thing to hand when he took his anger out on the dog owner.

Appeal date set for WINZ shooter Tully

The Court of Appeal has confirmed a hearing date next year for Work and Income double-killer Russell John Tully.

No jail for second fatal cyclist crash

Woman whose brother died after being hit by truck in 2005 says she is still waiting for an apology from truck driver who today avoided jail for killing a second cyclist.

Fears for missing teen Yuri Santana

There are concerns for 17-year-old Yuri Santana, who hasn't been seen for a week.

Teen's cries for help after trampoline incident

Dramatic details have been revealed of an incident which left a teenage boy seriously injured at a Christchurch trampoline park.

Trampoline park injuries soar

Serious injuries reported at city's new trampoline park.

Arsenic in kindergarten's water supply

Levels of arsenic higher than the acceptable level for drinking water have been found in the Hawea Flat Kindergarten's supply.

Teen seriously hurt at trampoline park

Emergency doctors have seen a cluster of injuries linked to two new indoor trampoline parks in Christchurch, including fractures, lacerations and serious spinal injuries.

Two wanted over Four Square robbery

Canterbury police are looking for two people allegedly involved in the burglary of Rakaia Four Square early this morning.

Property developer loses tax appeal

A property developer's claims of an unfair tax trial have been thrown out by appeal judges.

Fire at station leaves firefighters stunned

'When the pager went off I didn't read it properly and didn't realise the fire was at our station,' says firefighter.