PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor blasts proposed rates hike as 'not even remotely affordable'Environment Canterbury is proposing an average rate increase of 24.1 per cent.08 Mar 10:17 PM
New ZealandGarry Grimmer sentenced - again - for North Canterbury tyre pile arsonThe man responsible for a raging tyre fire north of Chch has been sentenced23 Nov 09:34 PM
New ZealandThousands of native plants improve Burgess StreamOver half of the 4500 native plants for a biodiversity project are in the ground.28 Sep 01:45 AM
New ZealandCanterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation projectSoil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.27 Sep 09:45 PM
New ZealandFears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water suppliesThe Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.04 Aug 07:31 PM
New Zealand'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandOxford wetland to be protectedEnvironment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.26 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sightAkaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGiant tyre fire: Accused named for first timeEmergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.06 Apr 10:00 PM
BusinessFonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.08 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centreGreater Christchurch is the fastest growing region outside of Auckland.15 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSamantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold oneOpinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?04 Dec 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.30 Nov 02:50 AM
EnvironmentFarmer-led projects to receive more than $6mIt hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.19 Nov 08:02 PM
New ZealandEnvironment Canterbury could handle all large dam consents in OtagoOtago regional councillors approved the transfer to ECan from June next year.28 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandCommon garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton HarbourSpur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.26 Oct 08:53 PM
New ZealandTwizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.20 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew livery for Christchurch buses costs $94kThe cost includes research, concept development, cultural engagement, and testing.14 Sep 09:47 PM
New ZealandGiant tyre fire arson: Neighbour of illegal stockpile 'snapped'About 400,000 old car tyres had been dumped on Canterbury property.26 May 11:21 PM
New ZealandBus patronage drops by at least 90 per cent around NZAlmost empty buses still provide an important service, say providers.15 Apr 03:21 AM
New ZealandCovid-19 coronavirus: NZ's public transport system cuts back as lockdown loomsBuses, trains only for essential workers after tomorrow.23 Mar 10:46 PM
New Zealand'The science is irrefutable': Two regional councils declare climate emergencyEnvironment Canterbury became the first regional council in the country to declare.16 May 07:49 AM
New ZealandNot guilty plea in dead eels caseNearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.18 Dec 08:32 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipelineCOMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHuge tyre blaze in Amberley previously identified as fire riskFire and Emergency have controlled a large tyre fire on Racecourse Rd in North Canterbury.26 Feb 06:19 AM
New ZealandAlgae warning: Stay out of the riverPeople and animals should stay away from the river until the health warning is lifted.28 Dec 05:52 AM
New ZealandECan spent $5m on communicationsThe money was spent on communicating with the public and within the organisation.21 May 08:25 PM
New ZealandECan 'rubbished' new rail service planProponent met ECan staff to discuss his plan, but they were "condescending and negative".30 Apr 07:10 PM
New ZealandCyclone's tail: Christchurch unscathedRain continues to fall in Christchurch but Canterbury escapes worst of Cyclone Debbie06 Apr 03:38 AM
New ZealandQuarry dust worries for residentsSix homes are less than 200m away from Winstone Aggregate's Yaldhurst quarry on Old West Coast Rd.07 Mar 12:37 AM
New ZealandFilth continues to pour into waterwaysThe city council is applying to Environment Canterbury to continue discharging untreated wastewater into the waterways and harbours in emergencies.15 Jan 08:24 PM
New ZealandScientists studying Kaikoura tsunami need your helpScientists are still trying to understand the strange tsunami activity that occurred in last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake - and have called upon people to help them.18 Dec 01:31 AM
