Canterbury
Yanfei Bao murder trial: Court hears about DNA evidence relating to blood stains
Blood stains found at a Christchurch house matched the profiles of real estate agent Yanfei Bao and the man accused of her murder, the High Court has heard.
'People-watching, a bit of betting' and drinking centre stage at NZ Trotting Cup
Alongside an afternoon of racing, fashion and entertainment were major features of the day.
Plans to open new blood cancer treatment business
A biotech company has plans to begin offering a new type of treatment for some blood cancers, in Christchuch.
The gulls making a menace of themselves in Christchurch
Gulls are pooping on Christchurch cafés, and no one knows what to do. Audio
Nitrogen Friend or Foe
Scientists look at the details underpinning nitrogen and its use in agriculture, horticulture and its impacts on the environment. Audio
Business is blooming at family focused peony farm
Picking, grading and packing for export is in full swing at Prebbleton Peonies near Christchurch. Most of the large, fragrant flowers are flown daily to Japan, the United States and Europe. Audio
Christchurch Engine Centre to get $250 million expansion
It will allow the introduction of new GTF engine repair and maintenance, and permit work done overseas to now be done in New Zealand.
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
David discusses how Canterbury's councils are reacting to a report from the Office of the Auditor-General which is calling councils to work together to tackle climate change. The Hurunui District… Audio
Yanfei Bao case: Police came up empty in prior search of farm where body found
About a year before Yanfei Bao's body was found on a Greenpark farm, police searched the area - but found nothing.
Yanfei Bao case: Accused sacks lawyers, will represent himself in trial
Cao plans to conduct his own defence and Justice Lisa Preston believes it's in the interests of justice to proceed with the trial.
UC students 'no longer trust' halls' food
More than 100 students fell ill on Sunday night after eating what they described as a "bad chicken souvlaki". Audio
Sextortion case: Police urge other victims to come forward
More victims of a man who has been jailed on sextortion charges against a number of young men in Christchurch are being urged to come forward.
Big jump in number of hospital staff potentially exposed to toxic fumes
The number of Christchurch Hospital staff who have come forward with concerns has risen to 84.
Seymour announces 'full stop' on quake payout scheme
The On-sold Support Package was set up in 2019 to help homeowners who had bought a home repaired after the Canterbury earthquakes, where those repairs were found to be inadequate.
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of South Island
Thunderstorms may produce hail with diameter in excess of 2cm, MetService warns.
From the Archives - growing plants helps addicts' recovery
Country Life visited Nova Trust's farm near Christchurch where the charity is helping rehabilitate addicts through horticulture. Audio
Fan fervour helps reality sink in for world champions
The White Ferns have been welcomed home by whānau, friends and more than 100 fans.
Fire tears through Christchurch house
Fire has caused major damage in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui, but no one was injured in the blaze.
Woman pleads guilty to stabbing taxi driver
A woman charged over the stabbing of a taxi driver in Christchurch last month has pleaded guilty.
Historic parade marks infantry battalion receiving new King's and Regimental colours
More than 100 army soldiers took part in a historic parade in Canterbury on Thursday.
