Latest from Canterbury

2000 homes still without power in Canterbury

Worker punched colleague after rubber band flicked in eye

Plans in place to eradicate major biosecurity hazard

Life for 'execution-style' murder

Two men have been sentenced to life in prison for the "execution-style'' murder of a farm worker in Canterbury in February 2012.

Alien weed invades Mid Canterbury

Quake anniversary: Claims remain incomplete

About 5000 Canterbury earthquake claims remain incomplete, unresolved or not scheduled for completion, according to figures from the Insurance Council of New Zealand.

Storms, gales and snow on the way

A bracing southerly rushing over New Zealand this morning - bringing storms, gales, snow, and hail - will be a short, sharp cold snap, weather forecasters say.

House destroyed after suspicious fire in Canterbury

Newspapers burn in truck fire

A truck laden with newspapers ignited in a dramatic fire in Canterbury early this morning.

Investigation over court room loo dash

Jury retires in kidnap case

A jury is deciding whether a Christchurch drilling boss who detained two thieves caught siphoning fuel did so legally and with reasonable force.

Woman's loo dash a surprise for jury

Christchurch jurors waiting for a trial to begin are rudely interrupted by a woman who burst into the jury room and locked herself in the toilet.

Student Army marches on

Christchurch's Student Volunteer Army has adapted its mandate from providing quake relief to a more long-term community service model.

'We got the right result in the end'

A Christchurch pensioner "roughed up'' by armed police while protecting his quake-hit property has welcomed watchdog findings which slams the officers' actions.

Canterbury rescuers search for missing trampers

Brownlee stays out of Town Hall decision

Earthquake Minister Gerry Brownlee has hinted he will not interfere with the rebuild of Christchurch's Town Hall.

Reaching out to Aoraki

An aerial grand traverse of Mt Cook offers a new high peak perspective, writes Paul Rush.

Mackenzie Country: Drinking in the views

Mirages are not just seen in the desert, as Justine Tyerman discovers.