Latest from Canterbury

Still no clues as search for Canterbury man continues

An extensive search of difficult terrain has failed to throw up any clues to the whereabouts of a missing Canterbury man.

Weather causes havoc for crews battling blaze

A blaze the size of three rugby fields was battled by 18 crews last night at the edge of the Ashly Forest in Canterbury.

Police concerned for missing 74-year-old

They are urging anyone who has seen or heard from Raymond Finnie since September 25 to get in touch.

Call for photos to help preserve Canterbury's heritage

Cantabrians are being asked to dust off their family photo albums and donate images to help preserve the region's heritage.

Man admits killing family's puppy

A Canterbury property developer has today admitted attacking an innocent family out for a riverside stroll and killing their young puppy.

Savour history in hideaway retreat (+recipes)

Visit the world's top hideaway in tiny Tai Tapu.

'It is an absolutely tragic event'

The two young tourists who died after falling into Lake Tekapo yesterday have been named.

Kia ora: Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs offers more than just hot pools, learns Elisabeth Easther.

Five reasons to head to Tekapo

The South Island town of Tekapo is bursting with things to do, discovers Megan Singleton.

Lucky escape: River crossing goes wrong

Six passengers managed to escape a sinking ute as their attempt to cross a South Island river became stuck in the mud.

Three treated after inhaling sulfuric acid vapour

Emergency services were called to the University of Canterbury's science centre about 1.30pm, following reports of a sulfuric acid vapour spill.

Cars hit herd of cows in rural Canterbury

Inspector Corrie Parnell said police were called to the scene of the accident of Feredays Rd, Leeston, about 5.45am today.

Sub-standard houses signed off

What makes Christchurch worse is this is a city and a project that you would not have thought in your wildest dreams they would be sloppy with.

Smoke alarms alert family to fire

Smoke alarms alerted a family to ceiling fire in their Canterbury home early this morning.

Canterbury: Finest dining

Canterbury's cuisine - like the city of Christchurch itself - is also enjoying a post-quake revival, discovers Nathan Paul.

NZOG set to explore prospect

New Zealand Oil & Gas says exploration drilling of the Barque prospect in the Canterbury Basin, which has the potential to be the nation's biggest-ever hydrocarbon discovery, is expected to start in 2017.

Large scrub fire raises alarm

A Canterbury bach was evacuated in the early hours of this morning as an large scrub fire threatened to get out of control.

Teen charged over fatal West Coast crash

Police today said the 17-year-old youth would appear in Westport District Court on Thursday.