Canterbury News

Four people have been injured, including one critically, after a violent altercation at a property on Hoani Street in Northcote, Christchurch, late last night. Emergency...

A powerful storm system that triggered widespread flooding and disruption across the North Island has now moved south, with Banks Peninsula and parts of...

A 28-year-old Christchurch man is before the courts after unlawfully taking a vehicle and attempting to take further vehicles. About 9.35pm on Wednesday 11 February,...

St Bede’s College in Christchurch has begun an internal investigation after learning it may have been informed nearly 20 years ago about sexual abuse...

Police investigating a serious assault on Fitzgerald Avenue around 12.20pm yesterday are appealing to the public for information around the incident. "The investigating team are...

The Court of Appeal is set to consider an application from Brenton Tarrant to vacate his guilty pleas and stand trial over the 15...

2025 MLT NZ Senior Gold Guitar Winner Aroha Williams announces the release of her new song Bread & Water. The song was originally written by...

Christchurch Police are asking for the public’s help to identify two people believed to have information about the theft of two mountain bikes during...

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) has opened an investigation after a tourist ferry carrying passengers on a wildlife cruise grounded in Akaroa Harbour...

The Teaching Council says it will investigate whether mandatory reporting obligations were met in relation to Fr Rowan Donoghue, now convicted of sexually abusing...

Police have charged a 19-year-old man with murder after a woman was found deceased at a Burnham property early this morning. The man has also...

Severe weather is forecast to affect large parts of New Zealand from Wednesday as a tropical low approaches from the north, bringing heavy rain...

Tickets have gone on sale to the public for the One New Zealand Warriors’ 2026 NRL season, including their first-ever NRL match at Christchurch’s...

Christchurch Police mounted a major operation over the past week as gang members travelled into the city for a funeral, resulting in multiple arrests...

Christchurch Police investigating an arson on Sydenham in December 2025 are seeking information from the public. At around 3:30am on Tuesday 23 December, Police were...

Police continue to investigate a firearms incident in Christchurch on Christmas Day and are appealing for further information from the public. Police received calls shortly...

Two people have died and another remains missing following three separate water-related incidents across the country today. In Akaroa, police were notified about 1.15pm after...

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...