Orion working to restore power across Canterbury
The widespread power outages affecting hundreds of properties across Canterbury should be fixed by tonight, Orion says.
Christchurch
Property 'flattened' by fire
Christchurch property 'flattened' by fire
A Kāinga Ora property in Christchurch has been "completely flattened" in an early morning fire.
Library and parks closed
Library and parks closed in Chch
Several parks and public library facilities across Christchurch are closed due to the red wind warning.
Truck rolls on State Highway 73
Truck rolls on State Highway 73
A truck has rolled in high winds on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
Major strike action going ahead despite ministers' last minute plea
Major strike action going ahead despite ministers' last minute plea
About 100,000 teachers, nurses, doctors and other workers have walked off the job today in one of the country's biggest joint strikes.
Pool complex to close in January
Pool complex to close in January
A public pool complex in Christchurch is set to close for four weeks in early January for scheduled maintenance.
Major milestones at new stadium
Major milestones at new Christchurch stadium
With only six months until Christchurch’s new stadium opens its doors, the roof has now been finished and the landscaping is moving ahead.
Can Mike Davidson do both jobs?
Can Mike Davidson do both jobs?
Can new Green Party MP Mike Davidson do his job in Parliament and still be a Christchurch community board member?
State of emergency declared in Canterbury
'Destructive winds will cause widespread damage': Red warning for parts of Canterbury
MetService has issued a rare red strong wind warning for parts of Canterbury on Thursday when gusts are expected to reach up to 150km/h.
Weapons found in stolen Volkswagen
Guns, knives, batons, hatchets found in stolen Volkswagen
Police have recovered guns, knives, batons and hatchets from an allegedly stolen vehicle after a "convoluted incident" in Christchurch.
Extreme weather may force mega strike indoors
Extreme weather may force mega strike indoors
The union for senior doctors has cancelled its planned outdoor rallies in Christchurch but Thursday's mega strike will still go ahead.
Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing
Old Smiths City site to be turned into housing
Collapsed retail chain Smiths City’s original Colombo St site in central Christchurch is being sold to a housing developer.
Police finally identify dead man
Police finally identify dead man found in Heathcote Valley
A man whose death in Christchurch sparked a search to find out who he was has now been formally identified.
Work starts on new organics processing plant
Work starts on new organics processing plant in Hornby
Work has started on a new organics facility to turn food and garden waste into biogas and fertiliser in Christchurch.
Truck rally rolls south
Truck rally rolls south from Chch
A convoy of 104 trucks and about 200 people rolled out of Christchurch to celebrate the life and legacy of one of NZ’s most influential transport figures.
Stopping the midge invasion
Stopping the midge invasion
Council officials are trying to prevent the growing population of midges at Christchurch's wastewater treatment plant from spreading across the city.
What you need to know about the wild windy weather
What you need to know about the wild windy weather
Thousands of people are being urged to stay home on Thursday as life-threatening gale force winds blast Canterbury.
Tree topples onto bus
'Very lucky no children were onboard': Tree falls on Christchurch bus
A large tree fell on a Christchurch Metro bus this afternoon, just before it was about to pick up school children.
Airport suspends operations amid wild weather
Airport suspends operations amid wild weather
Operations at Christchurch Airport have been paused, leading to the cancellation of flights in and out of the city due to severe weather.
Christchurch Central MP stepping down from politics
Christchurch Central MP stepping down from politics
Christchurch Central Labour MP Duncan Webb will not seek re-election in next year's general election.