Canterbury
Call for Christchurch to follow Auckland's lead on stricter alcohol sales
"Topping up" at night is "where the problems start to happen", a community board chairperson says.
Should Christchurch follow Auckland's alcohol sale restrictions?
A community leader wants the city to follow Auckland's lead in bringing in a ban of supermarket and bottle store alcohol sales after 9pm.
'Pristine night skies': Kaikōura plans to dim the lights with DarkSky application
The fate of Kaikōura's dark sky sanctuary bid could be known soon.
Christ Church Cathedral restoration over, for now
But those behind the restoration say it's not being abandoned.
Community makes last-ditch plea to save shrinking Canterbury lake
Ashburton councillors will meet on Tuesday to decide if action is to be taken.
Crown says stabbing of man out walking his dog was 'reckless killing'
Nigel Wilson was on his routine early-morning dog walk when he was the victim of a brutal stabbing attack, a Crown prosecutor says.
'Irreplaceable' naval memorabilia stolen from cadets base
The Training Ship Godley Navy Cadets' building was broken into over the weekend of 10 and 11 August.
'Like a Christmas scene': Drivers stranded by snow describe 'festive' air
A traveller says being stuck in Arthur's Pass overnight by heavy snow has been like a forced holiday. Audio
Canterbury baby's death remains unexplained
The death of an infant in North Canterbury is still being treated as unexplained, two weeks later.
Pivotal meeting could decide fate of Christ Church Cathedral
The rebuild, which faces a shortfall in the tens of millions, is likely to be halted after the government declined further funding.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
'Boys playing in short pants': Sir Bob Charles takes swing at LIV Golf
"They're causing havoc - they're causing problems, and I just have no time for LIV whatsoever," Sir Bob says. Audio
Son still suffering a week after vicious school attack, mum says
A week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.
Harnessing harakeke - a new future for a traditional taonga
It could change the performance of a pickleball paddle, a snowboard, a surfboard, even a rally car. Video
Arrests made as $200k in cash, stash of guns and cannabis found in Ashburton
It is part of an operation targeting illegal drugs in the town.
Mum says son left with fractured eye socket in school beating
The boy's family has reported the attack to police while Ashburton College says the behaviour is "completely unacceptable".
More support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers
Prolonged dry weather and challenging financial conditions have made circumstances tough for farmers in the the region.
Christchurch council to review dog walking bylaws
A professional dog walker fears her business could be in jeopardy if Christchurch City Council limits the number of dogs she can walk at any one time.
$1 farm track to form new walking trail
The Waimakariri District Council has given its backing to the new trail through farmland alongside the North Brook Stream, near Rangiora.
'We've lost control': Farmers push for new breakaway council
A group is calling for six district councils to amalgamate and end their involvement in Environment Canterbury.
