Canterbury News

The Enfield Entertainment, Culture and Heritage Awards have again highlighted a broad range of lifetime and creative achievements, recognising individuals and organisations whose work...

The Christchurch Anti-Social Road User (ASRU) team have recently concluded an operation targeting various dangerous driving problem areas around the city. Thirty cars have been...

A large search is under way for a tramper missing near Lake Ōhau, and Police are appealing for information. Connor Purvis, 20, intended to climb...

A 19-year-old man is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court today following a firearms-related incident in Hornby that left one person injured. Police...

A widespread bout of severe and unsettled weather is set to affect large parts of both the North and South Islands today, with authorities...

Selwyn Police say quick action and help from the public prevented Christmas deliveries from being lost after a courier van was stolen last week. The...

Police investigating the murder of 37-year-old Teishallia Te Paea in Camberley, Hastings, in October are hoping an offender profile released today will help identify...

A 19-month-old Canterbury boy died in May 2021 after becoming strangled by loose fabric strapping hanging from the slats of a Living & Co...

Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows has rejected claims that public money was misused on an $18,500 Queenstown trip for six senior staff, insisting...

The All Blacks will launch their 2026 test season with a landmark clash against France at Christchurch’s new Te Kaha Stadium—their first major test...

Police in Waimakariri are appealing for public assistance after a woman was left shaken by a suspicious approach at Woodend Beach late yesterday morning. The...

Seven people, including five children, have been discharged from hospital after a chemical mix-up at Kindercare in Woolston caused burns during a slip-and-slide activity. Staff...

A corrosive substance mistakenly used instead of detergent on a water slide at a Christchurch daycare triggered a large emergency response, with dozens assessed...

Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a series of recent crimes across Christchurch, including an aggravated robbery earlier this week that left...

Haeata Community Campus principal Peggy Burrows is disputing NZ Food Safety’s (NZFS) suggestion that rancid school lunches served on Monday were leftover meals delivered...

NZ Food Safety says rancid lunches served to students at Christchurch’s Haeata Community Campus were most likely meals delivered the previous Thursday, left unrefrigerated...

Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the person pictured in these images. "We believe they may be able to assist us with our...

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour is pushing back on claims that a food supplier is to blame for mould-covered lunches served to Christchurch students,...

Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch halted its government-funded school lunch programme on Monday after teachers discovered that meals supplied by Compass Group were rancid,...

Wānaka-based mountain guide Thomas Vialletet has been remembered as a devoted father, husband and respected member of New Zealand’s guiding community after he died...

Two climbers have been found dead on Aoraki/Mt Cook following an extensive overnight rescue effort involving Police, the Wanaka Alpine Cliff Rescue Team, and...

A three-year legal battle described as targeted lawfare against Counterspin Media has taken a dramatic turn, with co-defendant Justin Keen walking out of court...

Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns stars are celebrating confirmation that both national sides will play a World Cup double-header at Christchurch’s brand-new indoor stadium next...

Christchurch dancer Tamison Soppet, 15, has been chosen to compete at the prestigious 2026 Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland, joining 80 top young dancers...

Nelly Sione, a 52-year-old woman from Christchurch New Zealand with 97 prior convictions, stole more than $8,000 from the Tangata Atumotu Trust while working...

The Waitaki and Canterbury regions are back in the international film spotlight, with Sydney-based actress and novelist Isla Charlotte-York arriving in New Zealand to...

Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal crash in Sheffield, Canterbury. The two-vehicle crash happened on State Highway 73, at the intersection...

Chief victims advisor Ruth Money says the justice system failed to prevent the murder of a Christchurch woman by violent repeat offender Nathan Boulter,...

Police are following good lines of enquiry in relation to a shooting in Wainoni last night. "Officers remain at the scene on Shortland Street, and...

Police are investigating after a woman suffered what appears to be a serious gunshot wound in Wainoni, Christchurch. Police and ambulance were called to a...

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have hailed the approval of Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme as the first renewable...

Thirty-one firearms have been seized, and six firearms licence holders have had their licences suspended, after a Police investigation following illegal hunting in North...

James Arthur Holder has been found guilty of murdering David Bridgwater, who was fatally shot in the abdomen outside an Aranui home in Christchurch...

Christchurch veterinarian Joe Christopher Lombardo has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison for a series of violent and sexual offences...

Canterbury’s mascot Larry the Lamb stunned fans by winning the NPC final mascot race — thanks to national sprint champion Tiaan Whelpton secretly wearing...

Police are appealing to the public for information on the whereabouts of Aaliyah Ah Tong, 20, who has a warrant for her arrest. Police believe...

Motorbike, power tools and over $9000 in cash have been seized in Christchurch. Following lines of investigation into commercial burglaries, Canterbury Rural and Christchurch Tactical...

Foodstuffs South Island is launching a three-month trial of facial recognition technology at New World St Martins, Pak’nSave Papanui, and Pak’nSave Moorhouse in Christchurch. The...

The 14-year-old girl reported missing from Bryndwr, Christchuch has been found safe and well. Police would like to thank all those who contacted them following...

Canterbury ended their eight-year National Provincial Championship title drought with a thrilling 36–28 victory over Otago in Christchurch, reclaiming their long-held dominance in New...