Canterbury
Accused's car tracked to same areas as Yanfei Bao's discarded phone
The phone had been snapped in half, however, police were able to track where it had been, a court was told.
Study finds 60 percent of Chch Muslim community suffer PTSD post mosque attacks
A study of Christchurch's Muslim community has found that more than 60 percent of participants suffered from mental health conditions like PTSD and depression after the 2019 mosque terrorist attacks… Audio
Terror attacks: Depths of trauma revealed in first study on mental health impact
The 15 March terror attacks left a trail of physical and psychological devastation in their wake, according to a new study on the psychological impact of the attacks
Yanfei Bao: Jury shown video of man buying spade the day she disappeared
The High Court trial also heard from a hardware store owner who described the customer who bought the spade.
Town already feeling meatworks closure
The loss of 600 jobs in Timaru is hitting the local economy hard, with retailers seeing a big drop in sales, sparking fears that more shops will close. Audio
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.
