Canterbury
Chertsey Book Barn
We're off now to meet another bookshop owner - one who sells pre-loved books. Reviews of the shop we're visiting today say it's a 'treasure trove a books at great prices' and 'a maze of books" -… Audio
Tears in court from Swiss man sentenced over fatal crash
Glenda Sally Douglas, 68, died following the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 73 near Sheffield on 19 November.
17yo to appear in court after person shot on Christmas Day
The man is due to appear in the Youth Court in Christchurch, charged with wounding with reckless disregard for the safety of others.
Inquisitive kea rescued after becoming trapped in water tank
A climber found the bird stuck in the tank after hearing its calls echo overnight in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Dog rescued after being left in 49C car
The SPCA is warning dog owners of the possibly "horrific outcomes" of leaving their pet in a hot vehicle.
Christchurch police operation ends with four arrests
One person was arrested for breaching the gang patch ban and the others were for outstanding warrants and driving offences.
Person dies after fire in Christchurch apartment
Police say one person was transported to hospital in critical condition, where they died.
Drunk mother assaults 3-year-old autistic son in front of neighbours
While there were no visible injuries, the single mother was told she needs to learn different strategies so she doesn't take her frustrations out on her son.
Search for missing Christchurch woman Terri Baker
Terri Baker, 32, was last seen leaving a premises on Hereford St at 4.30am.
Kmart needs to be held accountable for asbestos in sand, shopper says
A father of two says he has contacted Kmart on "numerous occasions" about asbestos testing of coloured sand but the lack of response is frustrating.
Should you have to wave down a bus?
Wellington bus service provider MetLink fielded more than 1000 complaints about buses not stopping last year. Audio
Shoppers out in droves for new alternative supermarket
Kai Co aims to give shoppers an alternative to the Woolworths and Foodstuffs duopoly. Audio
Firefighter flown to hospital from wildfire in Canterbury
The fire was reported shortly after 2.30pm, burning a shed and spreading to about 100 hectares before being contained just before 6pm. Audio
SH73 between Canterbury, West Coast reopens
Contractors were also working to clear a large mudslide blocking both lanes further east on the highway.
Body found in Christchurch red zone
Emergency services were called to a street in the suburb of Burwood last night.
Canadian man sentenced to home detention for child abuse images
Joshua Kuyten was arrested and his devices were seized with a search uncovering 2680 images and 357 videos that were identified as objectionable.
'Real risk': FENZ warns of extreme fire danger as temperatures set to swelter
No open air fires can be lit in Canterbury over the weekend with temperatures rising into the 30s and strong northwesterlies predicted.
Body believed to be missing tramper Connor Purvis found
The body was found on the southern side of Mt Huxley on Wednesday morning.
Radar tech used for second time in search for a missing tramper
Connor Purvis has not been seen since he set off to climb Mt Huxley last week.
Person dies after crash in Rolleston
Emergency services were called to the single-vehicle crash on Jones Road shortly after 7.45am.
