New ZealandMotorcyclist 'clinging for dear life'A truck driver thought he'd killed a motorcyclist when he lost control on a Canterbury bridge this morning, sending the rider plummeting into the freezing river below.14 Oct 11:08 PM
New ZealandBad weather delays cruise ship's arrivalThe bad weather bashing New Zealand has delayed the arrival of Canterbury's first major cruise ship of the summer season.13 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandBridge closed on SH1 after serious crashA serious motorbike crash has closed State Highway One in North Canterbury this afternoon.11 Oct 03:39 AM
New ZealandShallow quake wakes CantabriansA shallow earthquake has jolted Cantabrians this morning, even though it measured less than four on the Richter Scale.04 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandMPI approves incursion programme after spillageMinistry for Primary Industries officials have approved an incursion programme in mid-Canterbury following a spillage of one of Europe's most invasive arable weeds - black grass - found in a consignment of imported fescue seed.24 Sep 08:29 PM
EntertainmentAmericans get off-beat view of NZApparently, our salmon are vicious fish that attack people and we like to be lacquered in molasses and feathers while hunting eggs.21 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelKia ora: Waipara ValleyElisabeth Easther checks out the wine and produce in the Gateway to North Canterbury.19 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandPower still out for 1000 Canterbury homesElectricity remains out for 1000 homes in Canterbury after last week's storm battered the network.17 Sep 07:36 PM
New ZealandCat abducted, shaved, branded with swastikaThe search is on for the people who shaved a family cat in Christchurch and marked a swastika on its back.16 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandLife for 'execution-style' murderTwo men have been sentenced to life in prison for the "execution-style'' murder of a farm worker in Canterbury in February 2012.06 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandQuake anniversary: Claims remain incompleteAbout 5000 Canterbury earthquake claims remain incomplete, unresolved or not scheduled for completion, according to figures from the Insurance Council of New Zealand.04 Sep 04:16 AM
New ZealandStorms, gales and snow on the wayA bracing southerly rushing over New Zealand this morning - bringing storms, gales, snow, and hail - will be a short, sharp cold snap, weather forecasters say.03 Sep 10:20 PM
New ZealandNewspapers burn in truck fireA truck laden with newspapers ignited in a dramatic fire in Canterbury early this morning.31 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandVote saves Christchurch Town HallThe earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been saved after city councillors unanimously voted in favour of a $127.5 million full restoration plan today.29 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandHall restoration plan 'a masterpiece'A restoration plan to save the earthquake-damaged Christchurch Town Hall has been hailed as a "masterpiece" by the internationally acclaimed building's architect.28 Aug 05:32 AM
TravelNew ways to see ChristchurchWinston Aldworth takes some unique tours of a re-shaped Christchurch.28 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandMan dies in farm accidentA man has died this morning after he was run over by farm machinery on a North Canterbury property.27 Aug 12:53 AM
New ZealandGovt to appeal red-zone orderThe Government has confirmed it will appeal a landmark High Court decision which ordered it to reconsider an offer for vacant, uninsured red-zoned land.26 Aug 10:44 PM
