Canterbury
Predator again accused of targeting schoolgirls shouldn't have been released - victim
Leo Darin Goodwin has been recalled to prison after police charged him with breaching conditions by approaching teenagers.
Mayor warns of huge rates hike after council quits joint water plan
A ratepayers group in Waitaki backs its district council's independent water plan - despite the mayor lamenting that he has failed ratepayers.
Woman who died in police custody tasered before death
Police said she had been threatening to harm herself and others with a knife.
Heaven for BBQ lovers: 'Fire on High' festival is back in Chch
This Saturday, High Street in Christchurch will transform into a barbeque lover's idea of heaven. The 'Fire on High' food festival brings the city's best chefs together for a day of top-shelf street… Audio
Hundreds of students ride for glory at equestrian champs
Hundreds of teens are riding for glory at the Secondary School Equestrian Championships at two concurrent events in Christchurch and Taupō. Audio
Man accused of approaching teens was under preventive detention order
Leo Darin Goodwin, 53, is accused of approaching teenagers under the age of 16 in breach of the conditions of the order.
Hundreds of pāua illegally taken from Kaikōura coast
More than half of the 422 pāua illegally taken from Kaikōura's south coast were undersized, says the Ministry for Primary Industries.
'Nothing wrong with it' - Engineer who signed off ferris wheel that lost part
The engineer who signed off a ferris wheel that lost a part at a Christchurch light show says no one's safety was compromised.
Giraffe and zebra foal die at Orana Wildlife Park
Staff devastated following deaths at the park, which was investigated last year after allegations of poor animal welfare.
Tips For a Smart Start in NZ
Juggling bills is hard, especially in a new country. As Ashburton's Pasifika community grows, they're sharing their hacks on heating, local resources and gardening. And Katy Gosset visits the new… Audio
'Cosmetic' part falls off ferris wheel at Illuminate light show
WorkSafe said it was contacted by a member of the public on Monday morning.
Tenancy Tribunal orders Timaru landlord to pay tenant for 'appalling' rental
The tenant claims the landlord takes advantage of vulnerable people who struggle to obtain tenancies.
Creamy, sustainable and high in fibre - barley eyes up the dair
A new barley, bred for high fibre and low waste, is being turned into milk and yogurt - a sustainable alternative with benefits for farmers and big potential in the global dairy-free market. Audio
Mayor wants 'cost-effective' wildlife management for second bridge
Neil Brown says lizards and birds will choose to move to make way for Ashburton's second bridge.
No charges yet in police shooting that killed woman
Te Arohanui Pohio was killed and her partner was critically injured after both being shot by police.
Record whale sightings off Kaikōura's coast
A whopping 201 humpback whales were counted off the coast during June, making it the best count yet.
'Nowhere to go': Council orders homeless off church grounds
The Christchurch City Council has issued an abatement notice to a group of about 10 people who have been seeking shelter in a church carpark. Audio
Tegal staff raised concerns about chemical exposure before worker hospitalised
High levels of chloramine were found in the air at the Christchurch plant on Monday.
Two Christchurch sites offered as potential Erebus memorial locations
One is on the banks of the Avon River in the central city, the other nestled in a Cashmere Hills reserve with views of the Southern Alps.
Deadline over homeless people living on Christchurch church grounds
A looming deadline hangs over a group of homeless people living on a church's grounds. Advocates said those living in a carpark at Holy Trinity Avonside in Christchurch have nowhere else to go. But… Audio
