Canterbury
Tāwhaki aerospace centre pivots from rocket launches to flying cars
It has laid out how a four-person taxi drone flying at up to 250km/h could travel 60-80 percent faster than driving as well as cut down on traffic jams.
Government pours millions into Canterbury flood defences
Canterbury's flood defences are set for a major boost.
Man killed by drunk driver convicted hours earlier
Anthony Wood's wife says it's ridiculous the man who killed her husband was able to get behind the wheel after being convicted of drunk driving the same day.
Six people hospitalised after drinking water at campground
At least 10 others fell ill after contamination of a private drinking water supply at the Canterbury campground.
A zero rate rise - what would it look like?
One council chief executive said he could deliver a zero rate rise, but you might not like it.
South Island's biggest Pak'nSave opens in Christchurch
Amid the excitement of the opening of a new Pak'nSave, some Rolleston residents say they are facing increased noise, heavy traffic and a fall in home values.
New Ashburton mayor ready to 'walk the walk'
Liz McMillan was grinning from ear to ear as she settled into the Ashburton mayoral office in the town's library and civic centre.
Canterbury highway closed after crash
The Geraldine-Fairlie Highway in Canterbury is closed after two vehicles crashed.
Christchurch murder accused claims shooting of man was 'self-defence'
James Holder has pleaded not guilty to murdering David Bridgwater in Aranui at the beginning of 2024.
Care home took intimate photos of elderly resident after claims of sexual assault
A man was prohibited from visiting the woman while an investigation took place.
'I didn't promise the world': Waitaki elects its first woman mayor
Affordable rates and developing a new water plan sit atop incoming Melanie Tavendale's agenda.
Hurunui mayor had already won, but that didn't stop nerves
Marie Black is ready to get to back work, after seeing the make-up of her new council.
Gordon wins third term in Waimakariri
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon is back for a third term after a heated campaign, including social media challenges on the council's debt levels.
One dead in Canterbury house fire
One person is dead after a house fire overnight in Rakaia, Canterbury.
Lydia Gliddon wins Selwyn mayoralty from LGNZ president
Lydia Gliddon says she is "deeply honoured" to be the new mayor of Selwyn, after beating incumbent and Local Government NZ president Sam Broughton in a landslide victory.
Re-elected Christchurch mayor to focus on debt, liveability
Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger is grateful to be re-elected for a second term.
CAA undecided on investigation into flights' bird strike emergency
A Fiji Airways flight was forced to circle for two hours before landing at Christchurch Airport, after it was struck by what is thought to have been a substantial flock of birds.
Youth facility that shut after child put in headlock by staff to reopen
Minister for Children Karen Chhour said admissions toTe Oranga were paused due to staffing issues and chronic underinvestment in the care of vulnerable children.
Controversial police restructure canned after public backlash
The plan included cutting roles and closing stations in rural and remote communities across Canterbury.
Little blue penguins take flight to new West Coast home
The rescued penguins can't be released back into the wild, but they're about to get a new life at Franz Josef later this month. Audio
