Christchurch and Canterbury

Private investors sought to save significant Christchurch heritage site

The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.

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Caitlin McDonald captured everything from pretty pink lights to "camping like childhood" in Christchurch parks.

She had a transplant, ended up on the streets, and died aged 47

A Christchurch woman who documented her homelessness on YouTube before she died called her situation a "fully-fledged nightmare".

10:59am

Image taken at dawn today showing the progress of rock placement alongside damaged SH1.

Key route south of Kaikōura reopened after being 'eaten away'

A section of more than 1km will be limited to a single lane for a few weeks as the flooded Conway River had torn off chunks of the road.

Wednesday 2:34pm

Accidents along State Highway 8 on Saturday amid heavy snowfall.

'Absolute cluster': Mayor defends discouraging Tekapo visitors amid snowfall

Visitors flocked to Tekapo during heavy snowfall last week, as authorities grappled with road closures, road crashes and convoys to get people safely in and out of the town.

Wednesday 11:39am

A motorist captured a small sample of the badly damaged section of State Highway 1 south of Ashburton that was closed over the long weekend, which was only just reconstructed in March.

'Knee-deep' potholes in newly rebuilt stretch of Canterbury highway

More than 100 potholes formed on the 1km section of SH1, just south of Ashburton, following heavy rain last week.

Tue, Jul 14

Private investors sought to save significant Christchurch heritage site

The restoration of the quake-damaged Canterbury Provincial Council Buildings was expected to cost at least $100 million.

7:11pm

2:32

She had a transplant, ended up on the streets, and died aged 47

A Christchurch woman who documented her homelessness on YouTube before she died called her situation a "fully-fledged nightmare".

10:59am

Key route south of Kaikōura reopened after being 'eaten away'

A section of more than 1km will be limited to a single lane for a few weeks as the flooded Conway River had torn off chunks of the road.

Wednesday 2:34pm

'Absolute cluster': Mayor defends discouraging Tekapo visitors amid snowfall

Visitors flocked to Tekapo during heavy snowfall last week, as authorities grappled with road closures, road crashes and convoys to get people safely in and out of the town.

Wednesday 11:39am

'Knee-deep' potholes in newly rebuilt stretch of Canterbury highway

More than 100 potholes formed on the 1km section of SH1, just south of Ashburton, following heavy rain last week.

Tue, Jul 14

Fraudulent stickers directing customers to fake payment websites have been discovered on parking machines across Christchurch.

Fake QR code payment stickers found on Christchurch parking meters

The council says it would never prompt payment through QR codes and anyone who entered account details should contact their bank immediately.

Tue, Jul 14

NZ Cat Foundation’s Anne Batley-Burton and North Canterbury Hunting Comp Organiser Mat Bailey spoke to Breakfast about the controversial event.

More than 400 feral cats killed in annual Canterbury hunting comp

NZ Cat Foundation’s Anne Batley-Burton and North Canterbury Hunting Comp Organiser Mat Bailey spoke to Breakfast following the controversial event.

Mon, Jul 13

Police probe burglaries, stolen cars and car fire in Canterbury

A burglary, two stolen cars and a vehicle set alight are being investigated as police look into whether a string of incidents across several suburbs are linked.

Sun, Jul 12

Lake Tekapo was the coldest spot last night, recording just -12.5C.

Mercury plunges to -12.5C in Lake Tekapo on NZ's coldest night

MetService meteorologist Michael Pawley says temperatures dropped as low as-12.5C overnight, with frost reaching as far north as Auckland.

Sun, Jul 12

More apartments and townhouses are cropping up along the Christchurch skyline.

Christchurch CBD blooming with newbuilds: 'The pace is picking up'

More than a decade after the earthquakes flattened much of Christchurch's central city, the CBD skyline is filling with new apartments and townhouses.

Fri, Jul 10

Damage to State Highway 1 near Kaikōura.

'Devastating' flood event latest setback for Kaikōura road networks

Road closures, bridges damaged, rural residents cut off and flood damage in the town – the coastal community is bracing for another long recovery.

Fri, Jul 10

Missing Cambridge cat turns up 630km away on Canterbury farm

A tortoiseshell cat missing from Cambridge for a year has turned up on a North Canterbury farm, after apparently crossing Cook Strait alone.

Thu, Jul 9

Christchurch Lotto player wins $1 million as Powerball rolls over

The lucky person bought their ticket at New World Ilam.

Thu, Jul 9

Two Marlborough communities cut off by damaged roads

MetService has downgraded its red heavy rain warning for parts of Marlborough and Canterbury to a yellow heavy rain watch.

Wed, Jul 8

Kaikōura farmer loses fences, feed week out from start of milking

Three rivers cross Adam McManaway's farm and he says all of them breached their banks in Tuesday's torrential rain, including one in three places.

Wed, Jul 8

In photos: Evacuations as Kaikōura declares state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in Kaikōura as torrential rain causes widespread flooding and evacuations, with severe weather continuing to batter parts of Canterbury and Marlborough.

Tue, Jul 7

Michael Turner, 73, is giving back to Burwood Hospital after staff helped him recover from a serious fall.

Former Chch hospital patient celebrates 20 years volunteering in mailroom

Seventy-three-year-old Michael Turner, who has cerebral palsy, is giving back to Burwood Hospital after staff helped him recover from a serious fall.

Mon, Jul 6

Red warning issued as South Island braces for heavy rain, snow

MetService warned the severe weather could bring dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips, with roads potentially becoming impassable.

Sun, Jul 5

Six Christchurch businesses targeted by thieves in 90 minutes

Police say the early morning break-ins may be linked.

Sat, Jul 4

Emergency services were called to the road northwest of Christchurch just before 7pm.

Serious injuries after vehicle and horse collide in Canterbury

Emergency services were called to Swannanoa just before 7pm yesterday.

Sat, Jul 4

All Blacks fan Helen and her boys Toby and Oliver are loving having the team in town.

Christchurch fans hope maiden All Blacks Test at Te Kaha is first of many

The scenes reflected a city eager for the return of international rugby.

Fri, Jul 3

Man charged with stealing a bike to be on time to report for bail

Police said officers were "thrilled" to get the bike back to its 12-year-old Christchurch owner who reported it missing two days after police seized it.

Fri, Jul 3