Canterbury Region
Warning over winter driving after deadly South Island crash
Two people are dead after a collision between a truck and car near Methven in Canterbury shortly before midday.
Canterbury youth mental health advocate pleased with honour
Doctor Sue Bagshaw has been made a dame companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to youth health. Audio
Two dead after crashes in North Canty, Auckland
Two people have died after crashes in the Hurunui District in North Canterbury and in Pukekohe last night.
Students engage in nationwide protests against climate change inaction
Thousands of students stopped writing lines and picked up signs today in a nation-wide protest against a perceived lack of action on climate change. Video, Audio
Gamal Fouda hoping to be Imam and politician
The Imam of Al Noor Mosque says he hopes to enter local politics in Christchurch to build community relations in the city. Video, Audio
KiwiBuild houses sitting unsold in Canterbury
Another KiwiBuild development backed by taxpayer money is failing to generate buyer demand - prompting more calls for Labour's flagship programme to be dumped.