New ZealandBritish ship that went aground 160-years-ago washes up at Canterbury rivermouthBuilt in 1826, the Thames was once a trading ship that sailed the globe.10 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityThe waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs the South Island still free of 'pond weed' hornwort?Hornwort is considered the worst submerged weed in New Zealand.13 May 10:41 PM
New ZealandAre tourists spoiling this iconic Kiwi landscape, or are angry locals the 'fun police'?26 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims 15 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandNo looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureJohn Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.28 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandHeavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roadsHeavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.14 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandCanterbury farmer joins push for council shake-upAllan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.10 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
KahuEnvironment Canterbury stands firm on iwi councillorsECan rejects proposal to oust Ngāi Tahu representatives.28 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandECan chairman to face council as his future is debatedCouncillors are set to discuss Peter Scott's role tomorrow.22 Jul 09:49 PM
New ZealandECan chairman cleared to return after investigationPeter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.19 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandYacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton HarbourSalvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.02 Jul 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxedRelaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic declineScientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas projectThe project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'06 May 09:34 PM
New ZealandCalls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."29 Apr 10:43 PM
New ZealandRacing yacht runs aground at Lyttelton days before Sail GP regattaBoat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.21 Mar 02:05 AM
New Zealand'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandShell Bay, Banks Peninsula shipwreck: Salvage underway almost four months after fishing boat ran agroundSalvage work hasn’t been plain-sailing, with a small fire breaking out onboard the vessel.17 Jan 02:13 AM
New ZealandShell Bay, Banks Peninsula oil spill: Plan to remove boat in the worksEquipment for a refloat of this vessel is not available in New Zealand.02 Oct 06:39 AM
New ZealandFirst photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguinsThe vessel was carrying 10,000L of diesel and 400L of hydraulic oil.25 Sep 10:58 PM
New ZealandEnvironment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’WorkSafe told ECan to evaluate how it goes about spraying chemicals.28 Mar 07:11 PM
New ZealandNational ticketing system on the way for public transportThe National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.21 Oct 07:19 AM
OpinionJohn MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrongOPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.10 Jun 01:41 AM
PoliticsThe next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu billThe Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.02 Jun 07:14 AM
New ZealandThe big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city"It hits you right in the face."15 May 02:03 AM
