Canterbury
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.
Speed limit on Christchurch motorway could be raised
Motorists may save up to 49 seconds off their journey on Christchurch's Southern Motorway if a proposal to raise the speed limit goes ahead.
Waipara fire: Blaze expected to grow overnight amid windy weather
Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire in North Canterbury
What are 'Zebra chips' and why are farmers fighting to get rid of them?
Pirate bugs and other "natural enemies" are being used to fight off a pest that's been hurting potato crops for over a decade. Audio
Muchirahondo rape trial: Jury shown explicit images and videos found on phone
John Hope Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges, including rape and sexual violation.
Waipara fire: Crews expect to be at scene for remainder of week
Significant winds have seen an out-of-control forest fire near Canterbury's Waipara jump to 85 hectares in size. Audio
Waipara wildfire spreading again as winds pick up
Firefighters are "putting all our resources into bringing the fire under control".
Bashed teen's parents claim migrant exploitation
The Ashburton family say they are now only staying in the country to seek justice.
FENZ still putting out wildfire near Waipara
Fire and Emergency says two helicopters have been dispatched to a wildfire in Canterbury.
Body found off Kaikōura coast
A man's body was spotted off the coast of the Haumuri Bluffs yesterday by a group of fishermen, police say.
Wildfire may take days to put out
It could take days to extinguish a wildfire burning in a Canterbury pine forest, Fire and Emergency says.
Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton
Jonathan says the big story in Mid Canterbury recently has been the fate of a beloved recreational mecca - Lake Camp - with locals concerned about its low levels and the authorities saying 'let nature… Audio
Christchurch teen aiming for Worlds double
Luke Street, 15, hopes to qualify in two very different events: speed ice skating and Irish dancing.
'Nothing good happens after nine o'clock when you're out buying grog' - Chch mayor
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger has added his voice to the call for the city to investigate 9pm closing for off-licence liquor outlets. Audio
'If you pick a flower today, I can't enjoy it tomorrow'
Flowers in public gardens are for everyone to enjoy and picking them just spoils it for others, the Christchurch Botanical Gardens director says. Audio
Staveley ice rink mulls helmet rules after fatal fall
Helmets remain "strongly recommended" at the Staveley Ice and Curling Rink as it waits to consider the outcomes of investigations into a tragic accident.
Council rejects minister's request to remove iwi representation
Council staff recommended elected members support the status quo, saying the current arrangement was working well and continued to have the support of Papatipu Rūnanga.
Man found guilty of murdering Christchurch dog walker
The jury rejected Bailey Messervy's defence that he did not intend to kill Nigel Wilson when he stabbed him.
Historic Hanmer building restoration hit by rising costs
The Hurunui District Council is seeking additional funding to complete the restoration of the historic Soldiers' Block in Hanmer Springs.
Fonterra to spend $75 million expanding Studholme site
The site will become a "hub for high value proteins" designed for "premium" products such as medical and sports nutrition.
