Two pedestrians hit by car in Leeston
Two pedestrians are seriously injured after being hit by a car near Leeston in Canterbury's Selwyn District this evening.
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Youths arrested after three Rolleston arson incidents
Youths arrested after three Rolleston arson incidents
Six youths have been arrested in relation to three arson incidents in the Rolleston area, police say.
Home & Leisure Show competition winners
Star Media Home & Leisure Show: Choices Flooring and Beds4U competition winners named
Glynn Paynter has won the Choices Flooring Papanui $10,000 major prize at the Star Media Home & Leisure Show.
Welcome home, Gerard: Harlow lifestyle village Rangiora’s first resident arrives
Welcome home, Gerard: Harlow lifestyle village Rangiora’s first resident arrives
When Gerard Callaghan came across an ad for Harlow Lifestyle Village in his local newspaper, he didn’t hesitate to enquire.
Another Keown steps up to join the election race
Another Keown steps up to join the election race
The United States has the Kennedys, Bushes and Clintons. Could Christchurch be home to its own political dynasty after the October elections?
Flood-hit Nelson-Tasman braces for next big storm
Flood-hit Nelson-Tasman braces for next big storm
The already drenched top of the South Island is also in for more bad weather with MetService upgrading its watches to an orange warning on Wednesday.
Detectives to reinvestigate toddler's death
Detectives to reinvestigate toddler's death
A pair of North Island detectives will lead the new police inquiry into the death of a Gore toddler.
Baby's body found in bin
Baby's body found in bin
A baby's body was found in a wheelie bin late last night, sparking a homicide investigation.
Vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
Vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
A Canterbury wrecking yard operating on rural land will face court more than four years after a neighbour complained about it.
Lincoln to be new Bioeconomy Science Institute HQ
Canterbury's Lincoln to be new Bioeconomy Science Institute HQ, Scion to leave Christchurch
The board behind the new Bioeconomy Science Institute - which merges public research organisations has picked its new headquarters.
Police officer 'kidnapped' in stolen ambulance
Police officer 'kidnapped' in stolen ambulance
A young man who allegedly stole an ambulance with police and St John officers inside has been charged with kidnapping.
Hybrid car engulfed in flames after crash
Hybrid car engulfed in flames after crash
The occupants of a hybrid car scrambled to safety when it burst into flames after crashing into a power pole on Tuesday afternoon
Get set for the Winter Fireworks Spectacular
Get set for Christchurch's Winter Fireworks Spectacular
Thousands of people are expected to flock to New Brighton Beach for Christchurch City Council's annual fireworks show on Saturday night.
Heavy snow watch for Canterbury
Heavy snow watch for Canterbury
Heavy snow may fall in Canterbury and is set to affect highways further south later this week.
Three injured after bus and car crash
Three injured after bus and car crash
Three people were injured after a crash involving a car and a bus in Christchurch on Tuesday night.
Mayor: 'We are not spending recklessly'
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton: 'We are not spending recklessly'
Mayor Sam Broughton has gone on the front foot over rates increases, saying the Selwyn District Council is not spending recklessly.
How good have the school lunches been in term 2?
How good have the school lunches been in term 2?
David Seymour is giving term two an eight out of 10, but a principal says complaints are only down because people have given up.
'I'm stoked': Blackadder sticking with Crusaders
'I'm stoked': Blackadder sticking with Crusaders
Former All Black Ethan Blackadder has re-signed with the Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby until 2026.
'Potentially sinister' spider spreads into South Island
'Potentially sinister' spider spreads into South Island
The noble false widow spider has been sighted in Christchurch and Nelson after first being seen in Wellington last December.
Mums take on world LEGO masters
Christchurch mums take on world LEGO masters
Two Canterbury-based mums in their 40s are competing for the title of LEGO master in the seventh season of an Australian reality show.