Driver arrested after crashing into fence last night
Driver arrested after crashing into fence last night
Police arrested a 22-year-old motorist in Christchurch last night after he crashed into a fence and a parked car.
Bea Gooding
Scrub fire brought under control in Canterbury
Scrub fire brought under control in Canterbury
Firefighters have brought a vegetation fire on the side of a rural Canterbury road under control this morning.
Snow dump at Canterbury ski fields a good omen
Snow dump at Canterbury ski fields a good omen
Canterbury ski fields have had a large dumping of snow this week and are looking to reopen as soon as they are allowed.
Good cause to jump out of plane above Canterbury
Good cause to jump out of plane above Canterbury
Thrill-seekers will have a chance to leap out of a plane above Canterbury as part of an upcoming initiative to help vulnerable people in their communities.
Arrest made after police chase
Arrest made after police chase
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a police chase in Christchurch early this morning.
Arrest made after police spot erratic driving
Arrest made after police spot erratic driving
A 30-year-old motorist has been arrested after police spotted a vehicle being driving erratically at speed in Christchurch last night.
Vehicle catches fire after crashing into fence
Vehicle catches fire after crashing into fence
A vehicle crashed into a fence and then caught fire on a road in the Port Hills last night.
Child attacked by dog; airlifted to hospital
Child attacked by dog; airlifted to hospital
A child has been flown to Christchurch Hospital after being attacked by a dog at a private address in Banks Peninsula.
Rare native parakeets released in Canterbury
Rare native parakeets released in Canterbury
A flock of New Zealand's rarest forest birds has been released into the Canterbury high country as part of a recovery programme for the species.
Controversial quarry approved; residents' pleas ignored
Controversial quarry approved; residents' pleas ignored
Selwyn MP Amy Adams is disappointed that the views of local residents weren't considered when a controversial consent for a new quarry by Fulton Hogan was granted.
Aldy's 100th birthday bash a 'memorable' one
Aldy's 100th birthday bash a 'memorable' one
On Aldy Butcher's daily morning walk at a Christchurch rest home, her family and friends surprised her on her 100th birthday to mark the special milestone during the lockdown.
Up to $25 million for 85 new social housing units approved
Up to $25 million for 85 new social housing units approved
The city council has agreed to borrow $25 million in order for the Otautahi Community Housing Trust to build new social housing units in Christchurch.
Aldy's about to turn 100 in her bubble
Aldy's about to turn 100 in her bubble
Celebrations have been a little unusual during the lockdown - and it's no different for Christchurch's Aldy Butcher as she counts down to her 100th birthday.
New online resource supports children's mental health
New online resource supports children's mental health
Only established two weeks ago, Sparklers at Home has already proved to be a valuable resource for teachers and families to support youth wellbeing.
Covid-19: Canterbury cases rises by three
Covid-19: Canterbury cases rises by three
The number of Covid-19 cases in Canterbury has risen by three, bringing the total to 153.
Bubble life: Mayor finds her work-life balance
Bubble life: Mayor finds her work-life balance
Mayor Lianne Dalziel has been busy during the lockdown but has also had some downtime to reflect and take her mind off work.
Surge in demand for flu vaccine
Surge in demand for flu vaccine
Christchurch pharmacies and medical centres are experiencing a surge in demand for the influenza vaccine amid Covid-19.
Speeding drivers inspires installation of DIY pedestrian crossing
Speeding drivers inspires installation of DIY pedestrian crossing
Residents in Mairehau have taken issues into their own hands and installed a pedestrian crossing in a bid to curb speeding motorists.
Cantabrian 'relieved' to be home after being trapped overseas
Cantabrian 'relieved' to be home after being trapped overseas
Christchurch resident Olivia Leslie is relieved to be back in New Zealand after being stranded in the United Kingdom over the last month.
Homeschooling in the bubble: Mum's top tips after 20 years of practice
Homeschooling in the bubble: Mum's top tips after 20 years of practice
After an abrupt end to term one, students across Canterbury are gearing up to start the next school term - but this time in their bubbles.