Canterbury
Anaru Moana homicide: Fourth person charged with murder
A 32-year-old South Canterbury woman has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Geckos first found in Canterbury in the 1960s could be world's oldest
The two Waitaha geckos were first discovered and marked in the 1960s. Audio
Person poisoned by toxic algae in Canterbury lake
Te Whatu Ora last week issued a warning about toxic blue-green algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton.
World's first uphill zipline opens in Christchurch
The motorised uphill cable ride is being hailed as a breakthrough for the industry. Audio
ECan remains defiant on bus fares
Canterbury's regional council continues to push back against government pressure to raise bus fares.
Student who attacked teachers with scissors facing criminal charges
The Year 9 boy has also been excluded.
Landlord to pay $14k over rental with gaps through walls
Daylight could be seen through gaps in the wall and ceiling, insulation was exposed and the roof leaked, the Tenancy Tribunal heard.
Christchurch mosque attack hero's assault charge dismissed
Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah's trial was meant to start on Monday, before police withdrew the charge.
Man's bid for appeal reveals his trial was never recorded
A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.
Winston Peters declares a 'war on woke' at NZ First speech
Winston Peters hailed New Zealand First as "a true nationalist party" that was going to declare a "war on woke", during a State of the Nation speech today.
BRAHMS: Piano Concerto No 2 in Bb Op 83
Recorded by RNZ Concert on 22 March, 2025 in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
PROKOFIEV: Piano Concerto No 3 in C Op 26
Recorded by RNZ Concert on 22 March, 2025 in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No 1 in Bb minor Op 23
Recorded by RNZ Concert on 22 March, 2025 in the Douglas Lilburn Auditorium, Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
National Concerto Competition 2025
The National Concerto Competition 2025 finalists' performances at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio
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Rail still seen as 'crucial' to Canterbury's future
The Greater Christchurch Partnership and the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee have made their recommendations on the draft Canterbury Regional Public Transport Plan.
Mayor frustrated as Dunedin Hospital upgrade makes slow progress
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of Dunedin's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent. Audio
Hen's parties and hot dogs: Christchurch's The Strip in pictures
Christchurch's The Strip has been brought to life in a digital collection of photographs from 2000.
Eight people hurt, road blocked as truck and van crash
Police are responding to a crash involving a truck and a van in the town of Oxford.
Teachers attacked by student with scissors
A student used a pair of scissors to assault two teachers at a Christchurch school this afternoon.
Former nurse 'manipulated' vulnerable patient into sex
A former nurse of a Christchurch mental health facility who "manipulated and groomed" a patient has avoided jail time.
