Canterbury
Mum says son left with fractured eye socket in school beating
The boy's family has reported the attack to police while Ashburton College says the behaviour is "completely unacceptable".
More support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers
Prolonged dry weather and challenging financial conditions have made circumstances tough for farmers in the the region.
Christchurch council to review dog walking bylaws
A professional dog walker fears her business could be in jeopardy if Christchurch City Council limits the number of dogs she can walk at any one time.
$1 farm track to form new walking trail
The Waimakariri District Council has given its backing to the new trail through farmland alongside the North Brook Stream, near Rangiora.
'We've lost control': Farmers push for new breakaway council
A group is calling for six district councils to amalgamate and end their involvement in Environment Canterbury.
Bollard battle: Car access may return to picnic spot
Cars could once again be able to drive up to a popular Canterbury picnic spot and lookout - at least for now.
Dad who died after ice rink fall was a 'good bugger' loved by all
His brother says Victor Schikker's death was a "tragic accident".
Lincoln to finally get long-awaited town centre revamp
A Canterbury town's makeover is due to begin this year, eight years after the plans were first adopted.
No more taxpayer funding for Christ Church Cathedral rebuild
The government will not provide $60 million in taxpayer funding to bail out the troubled Christ Church Cathedral rebuild.
Electric Avenue music festival expanding to two days
The country's biggest one-day music festival will be a two day affair next year, organisers say.
Councillor calls for review if further funding sought for Cathedral rebuild
It comes amid lingering questions about the project's financial backing, including whether the government will relieve an $85m budget shortfall.
'The growth is there, the infrastructure is not' - Selwyn asks residents to imagine their future
Where do you see your community in 50 years? What about in 100? Those are the questions Canterbury's Selwyn District Council is asking its residents. Audio
Police investigating unexplained infant death in North Canterbury
A post mortem examination was carried out on Tuesday.
Police respond to unexplained death in Christchurch
A police spokesperson said the death was reported just before 11am on Tuesday.
'We just want it back': School devastated after historic bell stolen
A student noticed the bell that has been at Addington Te Kura Taumatua since 1881 was missing when they went to ring it on Monday morning. Audio
Christchurch Hospital unit opens four years after being built
The Emergency Department's clinical director says it has been frustrating to have the unit there but not be able to use it for the past four years.
Muchirahondo rape trial: Defence lawyer questions complainant's memory
Although some details were blurry and she conceded there were things she had forgotten, the complainant said she knew she did not have consensual sex.
Lauren Dickason appealing conviction for murdering her daughters
She was sentenced to 18 years in prison in June.
Port Hills fires: 'It's going to be an ongoing problem'
A resident of Christchurch's Port Hills wants councillors to keep pushing for rule changes so they can stop pine trees being replanted in the fire-prone area.
Family mulls moving down the road to double accommodation supplement
A mum says her supplement would almost double if she moved just a few minutes down the road.
