Canterbury
Police receive 1000 submissions over Canterbury changes
Federated Farmers is among those to express outrage over the changes.
Police appeal after shots fired at Christchurch house
Officers were called to a property in Wigram following reports of loud bangs early last Thursday morning.
'Not humane for children': Teen spending sixth night in a police cell
The 15-year-old boy was arrested last Thursday and charged with burglary after allegedly damaging a property with a group of older teenagers.
Centuries-old hairdressing memorabilia on display
From a curling tongs heated over fire to vintage hairdryers and a shaving and teeth-pulling bowl with spare teeth, a range of memorabilia is now on show in Christchurch.
State Highway 8 closed by snow between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki
State Highway Eight between Fairlie and Lake Pukaki in the Mackenzie Basin has been closed tonight because of snow.
Person taken to hospital after suspected chlorine leak at poultry plant
Firefighters and St John are responding to a suspected chlorine leak at the Tegel poultry plant in Christchurch's Hei Hei.
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
David Williams is Newsroom's Te Waipounamu South Island Correspondent Audio
'Silent crisis': Asian people missing out on mental health support
A mental health and well-being report, commissioned by Asian Family Services, found 57 percent of respondents risked depression.
Two arrested after armed threats in Christchurch
Emergency services were called to a group of people holding a firearm and making threats from a vehicle in Shirley around 1.20am.
Christchurch council to vote on Erebus memorial
It would remember the 257 people killed in an Air New Zealand plane crash in Antarctica in 1979.
Approval granted for new organics processing plant in Christchurch
On Friday, independent commissioners appointed by Canterbury Regional Council granted resource consent for the EcoGas plant, which will be built in Hornby's industrial zone.
'That's not right': Neighbours question fatal police shooting
The distressed scream of a woman rang out across a tight-knit Christchurch neighbourhood. Then a gunshot followed.
Fire crews respond to separate plane incidents
A Jetstar plane reportedly had smoke coming from it, while a light aircraft made an emergency landing at Christchurch Airport.
High school brings back uniforms despite strong opposition
Papanui High School has allowed year 13s to wear their own clothes for decades but this will change next year. Audio
'They seemed to be getting alright': Community devastated as couple shot by police
The death of a woman and her partner's wounding at a Kāinga Ora home have left those that knew them heartbroken, their pastor says.
Offenders flee serious assault in Christchurch
A person reportedly received serious injuries and has been transported to hospital.
Schools hit hard by winter illnesses
One Canterbury school says it could have 300-400 students away on a day and up to 30 staff off sick.
Quake-damaged hotel to become five-star Sheraton
The building was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake and has sat abandoned ever since.
Canterbury student finding solution to age old farming problem
University of Canterbury student Jade Luxton has identified a critical gap in New Zealand's livestock vaccination process - which is costing farmers millions annually and raises animal welfare issues… Audio
Canterbury extension and bypass could cost some up to $5 a day
Consultation has opened on proposed toll charges for the Belfast to Pegasus motorway extension and Woodend bypass, which is expected to cost around $1 billion.
