Canterbury
Port Hills fire report: 'It's going to become an increasing risk' - locals
Christchurch's Port Hill residents are disappointed Fire and Emergency can not say what started the 14 February fire.
'When communities meet together, there's more blessing'
When it comes to saving money there's a lot we can learn from different cultures, find the hosts of RNZ's Thrift and Here Now podcasts.
Tourists help spot 51 humpback whales
The Great Kaikōura Whale Count looks at how many humpback whales are migrating between feeding grounds.
Investigators unable to tell how fire on Port Hills broke out
Fire investgators said last summer's huge fire on Christchurch's Port Hills started on private property but they've been unable to determine how it broke out. The wildfire started near the a walking… Audio
Watch: Port Hills fire cause couldn't be proven - FENZ investigation
An investigation into the Port Hills fire in February has found where it started but not the cause.
Creating safe spaces for Tangata Moana in Christchurch
An Ōtautahi-based collective is leading a movement to connect Tangata Moana through culture, creativity and celebration.
Deer on loose in Christchurch suburb, one hits car
Wild deer have been seen around the suburb of Halswell, with one reportedly causing damage to a house.
Man used 10 identities, including a dead person's, in Covid-19 wage subsidy fraud
Adam James Letchford made 14 applications between April and June 2020.
Mt Cook rescue: 'Real jubilation' in climbing community after airlift
Two climbers are in good spirits after being plucked from "some of the steepest and most rugged terrain in the country" on Aoraki during a short weather window.
Town's only public pool to shut in summer
The pools at Ashburton's EA Networks Centre will be closed for maintenance for four weeks in January, and the public will instead have to use a school facility.
Gang members allegedly making motorbike parts in jail and smuggling them out
An investigation is underway at Christchurch Men's prison and the engineering workshop has been closed.
Injured climbers to spend another night on Mt Cook
MetService was predicting heavy rain and possible thunderstorms on Thursday morning, with weather expected to clear later in the day.
Parking charges to be introduced at Christchurch's Botanic Gardens
The fees would apply seven days a week and are expected to generate almost $2.1 million in annual revenue.
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
DarkSky International has approved international dark sky sanctuary status for the Kaikoura district. Audio
Watch: Police allege Comancheros were funding 'military-style' training for members
A total 137 charges have been laid against the gang's members and associates after a three-year probe.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Judge begins summing up case
The jury in the trial of John Muchirahondo has been told it needs to decide if the man abused vulnerable women, or the complainants are mistaken or making false accusations.
Rare endangered mudfish discovered on Timaru farm
A critically threatened endemic freshwater fish found only in Canterbury has been discovered on a farm near Timaru.
Police car in crash on SH1 south of Timaru
Hato Hone St John were alerted at 11.30am and sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle to the crash site.
'Dangerous' avalanche conditions in South Island
There is a risk of avalanches in Arthur's Pass, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Ōhau, Queenstown, Wānaka and Mount Aspiring National Park.
More snow, cold weather expected in South Island
MetService said more snow is expected on Friday afternoon for the Canterbury High Country. Video
