Canterbury
'Almost prehistoric': Rare pink grasshopper discovered in Mackenzie Basin
The unusual colouring makes the species particularly stand out to predators.
Canterbury likely to get country's first rubber road
Canterbury looks likely to get the country's first rubber road. The Selwyn Council confirmed it considering a trial of the technology on State Highway 77 at Glentunnel early in the new year. The… Audio
Where the rubber is the road: NZ's first rubber road surface to be tested
Selwyn council is working with a contractor to provide the recycled rubber granules for a proposed trial.
Hook, line and crane: Catching Rakaia's salmon statue for a makeover
Experts have figured out how to move the giant Rakaia salmon statue for a $300,000 refurbishment.
Schools close as more types of play sand test positive for asbestos
The findings expand an already significant recall that began last week, when rainbow sand products used widely in schools were found to be contaminated. Audio
Soldier admits behaving badly, but denies strangling his former partner
The Army corporal is facing court martial after pleading not guilty to two charges of assaulting his former partner, who was also in the Defence Force at the time.
Person rushed to hospital after medical event at Christchurch childcare centre
One patient was taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Two antibiotic-resistant superbugs found at Christchurch Hospital
The infections have been difficult to treat because they don't not respond to medicines, Health NZ says.
Living the High Country Life
There's a romance attached to living in the Mackenzie High Country, but does it still exist? For Simon Williamson it is the only life he knows. He grew up through the harsh winters and hot summers and… Audio
Family violence unit unaware man dated, then stalked, harassed murder victim
Nathan Boulter made nearly 600 calls to her in two weeks, before stabbing her 55 times. Audio
Workshop fire sends smoke billowing across central Christchurch
Fire and Emergency said the fire had been put out and crews had left the scene.
Some Christchurch residents oppose social housing proposal
A housing trust has been given a peppercorn lease and the green light to build up to 10 relocatable homes in South Brighton, for people living rough.
Rain doesn't put off A&P Show punters
Organisers are promising a return to full strength after last year's show was scaled back. Audio
New Hanmer whare recognises Māori connection
Excitement is building ahead of the opening a new whare at Hanmer Springs' Soldiers' Block.
Canterbury mayors say it's time to consider fireworks ban
Two Canterbury mayors say they back a ban on fireworks sales, while a third believes a ban is "inevitable".
Stunning aurora lights up southern skies
Stargazers took to social media to post their photographs from places like Dunedin, Waihola Lake, Roxburgh, Cromwell and Mount Cook.
'Strong' leads as police hunt for Christchurch shooting suspect
A woman remains in a stable condition in hospital after being shot at a Wainoni property on Monday night.
National ticketing system on public transport rolls out - after 16 years
When the NZTA signed off on an integrated national ticketing system in 2009, John Key was prime minister, Avatar ruled at the box office and a pound of butter cost around $3.60.
One person critically injured in fiery crash with milk tanker
The crash involving a ute and a truck closed SH73 between Kirwee and Darfield.
Rubbish dumped, set alight on Canterbury beach
A Rakaia fisherman's video of a man burning trash on the beach went viral online, triggering a $400 council fine.
