University of Canterbury student found dead in Ilam property

Increasing numbers of pet turtles being found in South Island waterways

Turtle rescuer Donna Moot is at capacity and fears more to come.

Body of 66-year-old woman reported missing found in Christchurch

The woman was reported missing after she did not show up to a planned lunch date on Wednesday, September 17.

Man 'devastated' at loss of late father's car collection in fire

Canterbury's Ben Lappage said his dad had been collecting cars for 30 to 40 years.

'Show us the money': Mayor challenges zero rate rise promise

A team of six candidates, known as Standing Together for Waimakariri and led by councillor and mayoral candidate Paul Williams, has been promising a 0% rate rise for the 2027/28 financial year.