Canterbury
'Totally unfair': How one punch changed a family’s life forever
Mewa Singh had flown halfway around the world from India to New Zealand for the birth of his second grandchild - four months later he was dead.
Domino's franchise owner gets home d on migrant exploitation charges
A Domino's pizza franchise owner has been sentenced to 10 months home detention on six migrant exploitation charges in Christchurch District Court on Tuesday.
Cable fault causes power outage amid sub-zero temperatures
More than 1500 homes in Christchurch were without power early on Tuesday morning.
Christchurch's sewer systems block further housing developments
Parts of Christchurch are off-limits for further housing development because the sewage system is full.
Flash Fiction: Storytelling for the short attention spans of our time?
Some say attention spans are not what they were. We scroll images and film and shuffle songs. Even cricket games can be over in 40 overs. So, could flash fiction be the written storytelling form of… Audio
What's the model sheep of the future?
Sheep breeders will increasingly have to address issues like animal welfare and the right to farm when they consider improving their sheep's genetics, experts say. But the biggest issue facing… Audio
What's the model sheep of the future?
Sheep breeders will increasingly have to address issues like animal welfare and the right to farm when they consider improving their sheep's genetics, experts say. But the biggest issue facing…
AudioAntarctica's Scott Base development downgraded - now what?
Timaru's involvement in the half-billion dollar redevelopment of Scott Base is now up in the air following Thursday's confirmation of a change and downgrade in plans.
Three men jailed for roles in importation millions of dollars of cocaine from Colombia
The men were part of a much larger drug syndicate responsible for importing and distributing nearly 100kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $45 million.
First event at new Christchurch stadium could be Crusaders game
Operators of Christchurch's new central city stadium say a home Crusaders game would be an "emotional" and fitting opener once gates finally open in two years time.
One New Zealand gets naming rights for new $683m Christchurch stadium
Construction of the 30,000-seat roofed arena is continuing ahead of its planned opening in April 2026.
Christchurch mulls bylaw to stop 'aggressive begging'
The Christchurch City Council is considering options, including a bylaw, to address aggressive begging - with fears it is out of control in some areas.
Hunters hope to donate a half-tonne of venison every month
Two hunters with an idea to donate off-cut meat have now dished out 40,000 meals across Canterbury.
'Paid a pittance': Care workers rally across NZ
Unions say the rallies are the next step in a long campaign for the government to fully fund a pay equity settlement.
'Excessive' road cone use sparks cost concerns
Farmer Ray Logan has had enough of what he describes as the "over-the-top" use of road cones.
Child drags dead cat in cat culling competition
A controversial cat-culling competition organised by cat hunters in North Canterbury has gone ahead, with participants bagging 370 feral moggies and some of their antics raisng a few eyebrows, Susana… Audio
Safety agency with better returns than WorkSafe to shut down
A Canterbury work safety group is shutting down, saying money out of government agencies has dried up.
Police launch national crackdown on illegal street racers
Police around the country have been kept busy dealing with illegal street racers.
Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills
Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty.
Police impound cars after illegal 'skid meets'
About 100 cars were involved in the gatherings, and police are warning they'll be out in full force to stop anti-social behaviour.
