Latest from Canterbury

Kia ora: Temuka

This town has big money, great pubs and cottage industries, discovers Elisabeth Easther.

Mum's message of hope

A mother who endured the Canterbury earthquakes and then lost her 12-year-old daughter in a horrific car crash will give a keynote talk about resilience later this month.

Truck crash driver lucky to be alive

It was 5.30 in the morning when this truck crashed over a bank and became entangled in vegetation. Rescue workers are surprised the driver is still alive.

Kia ora: Ashburton

For rural friendliness and city fun, this gem has it all, finds Elisabeth Easther.

One killed in four-vehicle crash

Two arrested after Canterbury dairies ram-raided

98 jobs to go at MSD, 107 to be made

Nearly 100 jobs are set to go at Work and Income - but the government says even more new roles will be created.

Multiple weapons used in street brawl

Three men have been arrested following a Christchurch street brawl in which pot plants, a spade, baseball bat and a metal street sign pole were used as weapons.

Fatal head-on crash victim named

Cause of fatal head-on crash still unknown

Guns, drugs and cash found in raid on gang pad

Man killed in SH1 crash

A man is dead and three people have been injured in a two-car crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury.

Black Caps out to inspire next generation

Alleged firebug caught in pincer movement

Man arrested after spate of suspicious fires

Chch's baffling booby-traps

Abandoned earthquake-damaged homes in Christchurch's residential red zone are being booby-trapped in a mystery that has so far baffled police.