Canterbury
Sanctioned landlord 'just wants to bank his money', neighbour says
Murray Hill, who's been warned multiple times that his property wasn't up to standard, has been ordered to pay $33,000, remove industrial rubbish and repair holes in the roof and walls of a boarding…
Landlord fined and ordered to repair, clean up property
The Tenancy Tribunal took action against Murray Lawrence Hill, who has a long history of complaints.
Foodstuffs fined nearly $40,000 for selling recalled hummus
The dip was recalled in 2023 over the possible presence of salmonella.
Swiss man charged after fatal crash in North Canterbury
The 32-year-old man is facing a charge of careless driving causing death.
Kaikōura council's plan for another 400 homes
Depending on the mix of housing types, it will represent significant growth for the district's population of 4200.
Police officer needs hospital treatment after alleged airport assault
Police said the officer approached two people who were behaving in a "disorderly manner" earlier today.
Person dies in crash on Canterbury highway
The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73.
Wānaka woman charged with fake cancer scam also faces sexual assault charge
A Wānaka woman accused of being part of a million-dollar fraud through false cancer claims is now also facing a charge of sexual assault.
Complainant's credibility defended in soldier assault case
The prosecution says the woman's evidence has been straightforward and consistent throughout the court martial.
'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.