Full video: Christchurch police discuss murder charge in case of missing builder Michael McGrath

Strong winds fan eight vegetation fires across Canterbury

The largest, covering 30 hectares near Southbridge, has claimed a shed and is still not contained.

ECan declares nitrate emergency amid rising water pollution protests

ECan's recent annual groundwater survey found both E. coli and nitrate concentrations were increasing.

Bid to suppress identity of double killer twice ruled insane dismissed

His lawyer has indicated he has been instructed to file an appeal to the Supreme Court, meaning his identity remains secret for now.

Man charged after meth declared as macadamias uncovered by Customs

The man declared the package, found to contain 2.2kg of methamphetamine, as roasted macadamia nut samples.