Canterbury
Residents to petition council over claim sewage is seeping into their wells
Concerned Selwyn residents say nitrate levels in their drinking water are being pushed up by human effluent spread on fields near their homes.
NZ's first electric fire truck rolls out at Christchurch Airport
Christchurch Airport has welcomed New Zealand's first electric fire truck, but one expert says the saved emissions will be "insignificant and inconsequential".
NZDF takes council to court, seeks to ban noise complaints
The Defence Force has taken the Selwyn District Council to the Environment Court over its refusal to ban residents living near an army rifle range from complaining about its noise.
Right to Repair Bill reading a big win - consumer advocate
Kiwis consumers are one step closer to the guaranteed right to repair the products they own with the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill set for its first reading in Parliament on… Audio
Firefighters remain at Canterbury scrub fire
The Lewis Pass blaze spread to 40 hectares until it was contained on Saturday, and 30 firefighters are still working on site today.
Incredible debut from Preston inspires Crusaders to victory
The replacement halfback scored three tries in the win over the Hurricanes.
Arrest made after string of burglaries at Canterbury churches
A man has been arrested following a string of burglaries from churches in which historical items were taken.
Kaikōura may have no warning of tsunami
Canterbury coastal residents could have little or no warning of a major tsunami event, councils warn.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe is urging farmers to ensure tractors and farm vehicles move around indoor barns safely.
Waimakariri mayor: Rejected projects should not be fast-tracked
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says government should not undermine council decision-making processes.
Historic items stolen from church
St Augustine's Anglican Church in Cashmere was broken into on Tuesday night and four silver chalices and a large eagle lectern were taken.
ECan to promote testing of private water wells
An estimated 250,000-300,000 private wells are used for drinking water in Canterbury.
Man loses court battle over $40 ticket for parking on berm
Rolleston's John Boulton was found guilty and will now have to pay the fine.
Christ's College marks 175 years this weekend
Christ's College is New Zealand's oldest private boys' school (and second oldest high school) and is marking 175 years this weekend. Audio
Stray cats killing up to 10 threatened gulls a night on Kaikōura Peninsula
Cats have long been a problem in the coastal town but volunteers are seeing a spike in deaths of tarāpunga and other birds.
South Island fishers hauling in huge striped marlin
When Billy Collins and his whānau headed out off the Kaikōura coast hoping to catch tuna, they were not expecting to return home with a 67 kilogram striped marlin. Audio
Stand-off over land use in Port Hills, a year on from blaze
How much blame can be laid on tree species? Audio
Patched gang members accused of armed robbery in Christchurch garage
A man says he was sitting in his garage watching television when he was approached by two patched gang members asking where "the money" and the "gold" were.
Ports Hills' fires operational review released
The review outlines a swift and aggressive response to the fires, but also identifies areas for improvement.
Christchurch councils proposes a 9 percent rates hike
The Mayor says promising a 3 to 4 percent rates increase at the last election was "not his best work".
