Latest from Canterbury

‘With heavy hearts’: Pair killed in double fatal crash remembered

Police have named two people killed in a crash near Temuka.

‘Couldn’t see how nobody had been killed’: Holidaymakers shaken after tree hits campervan

Large tree fell during wild storm last night.

Person with critical injuries rescued after hours trapped in caravan that tree fell on

Emergency services were called to the scene around 7.30pm.

Severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Canterbury

Residents of the Hurunui and Waimakariri districts should expect heavy rain and hail.

Single-vehicle crash closes SH1 near Kaiapoi, two people injured

Traffic diversions are currently in place.

Motorcyclist dead after crash with truck in Chch

Motorists are being told to take an alternative route and expect delays.

A perfect day ends in tragedy: Family’s grief after 10yo dies in freak holiday accident

We still grapple with it every single day, wondering why, why it was our beautiful little

Military medals among items stolen in spate of Canterbury burglaries

Three separate incidents have been reported in the region since the start of the year.

Body of missing teenage swimmer found on Christchurch beach

The 19-year-old male went missing about 3pm yesterday.

Search warrants executed in Christchurch after woman dies following Waikato brawl

The 42-year-old died after a violent brawl in broad daylight.

'Coronation of a king': Dunedin publican on attending Trump's inauguration

Michael McCarrigan said the inauguration was like the coronation of a king or queen.

Prestigious boys' college cancels centenary celebrations amid sex abuse allegations

A former staff member faces 11 charges of sexual abuse against four boys.

Faint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles on

Plans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.

Auckland murder-suicide ‘tragic example’ of family violence epidemic, says coroner

Coroner reveals details of violent relationship that ended in murder-suicide.

Air NZ apologises after Chch cat takes return trip to Oz

Mittens clocked up more than 11 hours of flying over two days.

‘Callous’: Thieves pinch bronze plaques from disaster memorial

More than 20 plaques have been stolen from the Ballantynes fire memorial in Christchurch.

Mayor hits back after Trump claims US split the atom

Trump appears to rewrite history while talking about US achievements at his inauguration.

QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?

We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.