Canterbury
Car matching Yanfei Bao's seen driving erratically on day of disappearance
The car was spotted weaving all over the road in the same area police later found Yanfei Bao's car.
Loss of 600 jobs impacting Timaru economy
The loss of 600 jobs in Timaru is hitting the local economy hard with retailers already seeing a big drop in sales sparking fears that more shops will close. Alexa Cook went to Timaru to find out how… Audio
Farmers rejoice: Freshwater rules put on pause
Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president said the government's changes around the Resource Management Act will be well received by local farmers.
The Ashburton meatworker creating a native riverside paradise
Mid Canterbury biodiversity and pest management projects received a combined $50,000 boost, which will help a riverside restoration project reach the finish line.
Firefighters subdue Christchurch house fire
Firefighters have put out a house fire in Christchurch, which sent smoke billowing across the city.
Meet the Kiwis chasing storms across the US
While most people are seeking shelter during a storm, some Kiwi storm chasers drive steadfastly towards the chaos.
Healthy cows and soils puts spring in farmers step
The last time Country Life visited John Legg's Leeston dairy farm, he was adopting regenerative practices across the property. Five years later, he tells Cosmo it's been a big learning curve but he's… Audio
Yanfei Bao murder trial: 'New Zealand is a safe place,' victim told friend
The real estate agent was last seen heading to show a house to a prospective client, where the Crown says she was stabbed to death.
Open home held at scene of Yanfei Bao's killing four days later
Just days after the real estate agent went missing, the home where she was allegedly stabbed to death was opened to clients, the court has heard.
Men busted for huge underground bunker cannabis operation sentenced
Two men operating a large cannabis growing operation in a huge underground bunker have been jailed.
Officers failed to reduce risk but did not cause fatal crash - police watchdog
Zara Mitchell, 18, died when the car she was in crashed into a house near Rangiora, Canterbury, after fleeing police last September.
Forestry block fire in west Christchurch contained
Fire and Emergency said the cause of the fire is not yet known, but an investigator has been on site.
Mosque attack inquest provides long overdue answers
The deputy chief coroner says victims, survivors and families of 51 murdered worshippers wanted more answers than the Royal Commission of Inquiry gave them.
CTV building engineer appeals conduct ruling
The man who oversaw the construction of the ill-fated CTV building is appealing a ruling against him by Engineering New Zealand.
Community takes stand to protect birds after Ashley River 4WD ban rejected
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river.
Major hotel operator returns to Christchurch with $32m buyout
Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is returning for the first time since the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.
Ammo disposal sparks scrub fire at Tekapo
A fire that broke out at the Tekapo Military Training Area now covers 200 hectares.
'Get off the couch': Councillors fire back at teens over boring town claims
"There's nothing for our kids and teenagers in this town."
Yanfei Bao murder trial: 'This case is not simple,' defence claims
Chinese national Tingjun Cao is on trial in the High Court in Christchurch for the murder of the real estate agent in 2023.
Christchurch terror attack foreseeable amid 'lax' laws - expert
Successive governments' attitude to gun control allowed the gunman to get military-style weapons, the inquest has been told.
