One dies after being pulled from water near Twizel
One person has died in a water-related incident near Twizel this morning, police say.
South Canterbury
Mother’s tribute to young son killed in crash
Mother’s tribute to young son killed in crash
A young boy who was killed in a crash with his father in Canterbury has been remembered by his mum as someone who brought "joy, laughter, and light" into the world.
Death 'has left an ache in our hearts'
Mountain guide 'touched countless lives with his generosity, warmth and strength'
The wife and business partner of the mountain guide killed in a tragic fall on Mt Cook has thanked the community for its support and says "his passing has left an ache in our hearts".
Over $100k raised for family of mountain guide who died on Mt Cook
Over $100k raised for family of mountain guide who died on Mt Cook
Friends are rallying to support the wife and young children of mountain guide Thomas Vialletet who perished in a fall on Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Ara offers to get future students 'study ready'
Ara offers to get future students 'study ready'
A series of events at the Ara Institute of Canterbury campuses aim to make it easier for future students to get ready to study in the new year.
Guide who fell to his death was father of two
'Careful and diligent' mountain guide who fell to his death was father of two young children
A mountain guide who fell to his death with a client on Aoraki/Mt Cook was married with two young children.
How the two climbers were found on Mt Cook
How the two climbers were found on Mt Cook
The head torches from the two survivors of an ill-fated climbing trip on Aoraki/Mt Cook helped guide a helicopter rescue team to their location in the middle of the night so they could be flown to safety.
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hinds
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Hinds
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash with a car near the rural Canterbury town of Hinds, south of Ashburton, this evening.
Witnesses sought to Timaru double-fatal crash
Witnesses sought to Timaru double-fatal crash
Police are seeking witnesses to a double-fatal crash near Timaru, and another separate crash which occurred nearby.
Experts say lake could shrink by a fifth under Meridian Energy plan
Experts say lake could shrink by a fifth under Meridian Energy plan
Meridian Energy wants to be able to draw more water from Canterbury's largest hydro lake for up to three winters in a row without needing special approval from Transpower. But locals and experts have questions about the plan.
Damaging storms hammer Canterbury
Damaging storms hammer Canterbury
Hailstorms have lashed parts of Canterbury, damaging cars destroying glasshouses and "shredding" gardens.
Three-car crash leaves two people injured
Three-car crash leaves two people injured
One person has serious injuries, while another is moderately hurt after a crash in Oamaru.
Trio found guilty of Anaru Moana's murder
Trio found guilty of Anaru Moana's murder
A jury has found three men guilty of murdering South Canterbury man Anaru Moana.
Govt steps in over council water plan
'Decided to appoint a Crown facilitator': Government steps in over council water plan
The government has intervened over Waitaki District Council's rejected water plan that was set to cost ratepayers an extra $200 a month.
Orca spotted in harbour
Orca spotted in harbour
Orca were spotted having a whale of a time at Oamaru Harbour yesterday.
Star photographer's stunning Mt Cook shots
Star photographer's stunning Mt Cook shots
Since he started looking up at the night sky in wonder as a boy, astronomy has fascinated Canterbury photographer Tom Rae. Now he is a leading light in the specialist field of landscape astrophotography.
Burglars steal more than $5000 in electronics from Spark Store
Burglars steal more than $5000 in electronics from Spark Store
Burglars smashed an Oamaru storefront and grabbed more than $5000 of electronics early yesterday, police say.
Father and son's bid to save motorcyclist
'Your efforts did not go unnoticed': Father, son tried to save Canterbury motorcyclist's life
Police have released the name of the Timaru man who died following a motorcycle crash on Saturday.
Comfortable win for new Waitaki mayor
Comfortable win for new Waitaki mayor
New Waitaki Mayor Melanie Tavendale says she is looking forward to taking the district in a "really positive direction".
'Not acceptable to many of the communities'
'Not acceptable to many of the communities': Police services review in Canterbury will not proceed
Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.