An increase of complaints about wandering dogs and dog faeces left on streets has prompted the action.

A 33-year-old woman suffered two strokes while in hospital, and no one noticed. Canterbury District Health Board has been found in breach for failing to provide the woman with adequate care, a decision released today found.

Liking a residents' Facebook page landed a Christchurch man a free ride over his suburb - but there was a catch.

The Canterbury Bulls made a big statement on Saturday.

Rural Canterbury blockholder David Moffett has launched a political party to help New Zealand farmers struggling with climate taxes.

South Island venues include Christchurch and Queenstown.

Hong Kong police fired water cannon and volleys of tear gas to disperse protesters throwing petrol bombs at government building, as months of sometimes violent demonstrations showed no sign of letting up

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has attacked two plants at the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil industry, knocking out more than half the Kingdom's output.