Canterbury
Police warn of 'suspicious' approaches in Christchurch
Christchurch Police have been made aware of a male making suspicious approaches to school girls and other young people.
Adding birds to the farmer's toolbox
The growing strips of plantings separating rivers and roads from farmland on the Canterbury Plains has piqued the interest of Dr Sara Kross, an expert in how to encourage biodiversity on farm. Audio
Christchurch Comancheros' insignia pulled down from HQ
The move comes after police confirmed it had arrested every member of the gang's Christchurch chapter in a major drug bust.
Christchurch Kāinga Ora death 'unexplained' - police
Emergency services were called to a Barrington Street property on Wednesday afternoon - but police are not confirming a child died.
Police investigating death in Christchurch
Police say officers are in the early stages of determining what happened.
Cash in the ceiling: Finders keepers not always the case
A Christchurch couple want to lay claim to $232k cash they found tucked away in their ceiling in five dusty, vacuum sealed plastic bricks. Audio
Council asks government to do more to minimise problem gambling harm
Christchurch has more pokie machines per capita than any other main centre and the council is worried about the rise in online gambling.
Christchurch told not to spend more money on potentially hosting Commonwealth Games
Instead, its been recommended the council support a national bid led by the New Zealand Olympic Committee.
Waipara blaze still burning after almost a week
Firefighters battling a blaze in Waipara say overnight rain has both helped and hindered their cause.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Accused always believed there was consent - defence
The defence case opened today for a man facing multiple sexual assault charges, with his lawyer saying the defence is simply that his client always believed the interactions were consensual.
'You learn to take a deep breath': Coming together in times of drought
The rural sector in north Canterbury's Hurunui district describe how drought conditions and demanding economic settings have left them battling. Audio
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Farmers and community leaders in North Canterbury tell RNZ about the ongoing drought, tough economic conditions and how the locals have been supporting each other.
Speed limit on Christchurch motorway could be raised
Motorists may save up to 49 seconds off their journey on Christchurch's Southern Motorway if a proposal to raise the speed limit goes ahead.
Waipara fire: Blaze expected to grow overnight amid windy weather
Conditions continue to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry fire in North Canterbury
What are 'Zebra chips' and why are farmers fighting to get rid of them?
Pirate bugs and other "natural enemies" are being used to fight off a pest that's been hurting potato crops for over a decade. Audio
Muchirahondo rape trial: Jury shown explicit images and videos found on phone
John Hope Muchirahondo is facing more than 30 charges, including rape and sexual violation.
Waipara fire: Crews expect to be at scene for remainder of week
Significant winds have seen an out-of-control forest fire near Canterbury's Waipara jump to 85 hectares in size. Audio
Waipara wildfire spreading again as winds pick up
Firefighters are "putting all our resources into bringing the fire under control".
Bashed teen's parents claim migrant exploitation
The Ashburton family say they are now only staying in the country to seek justice.
FENZ still putting out wildfire near Waipara
Fire and Emergency says two helicopters have been dispatched to a wildfire in Canterbury.
