Two-thirds of monitored river sites and half of groundwater bores were affected by faecal contamination, while two-thirds of lakes were rated in poor or very poor condition.
New Zealand
Sun, Sep 28
2:41
The charity is more desperate than ever for donations.
Wed, Sep 17
2:22
The brothers' High Court appeal was heard in Christchurch, almost two years after the two were jailed.
Tue, Jul 22
2:55
Hunter Luke Hill encountered the kiwi unexpectedly while in remote South Westland bush.
Wed, Jul 16
6:29
Records suggest the population has dropped drastically over the last two decades, and butterfly enthusiasts are calling on the public to help monitor those that remain.
Fri, Jun 13
6:06
Team of Canterbury University researchers using analysis of human tears to detect the condition in its early stages.
Wed, Jun 4
2:11
An engineering assessment was underway and expected to be completed within three weeks.
Tue, May 20
Some residents have raised issue with the brightness, frequency, and configuration of the lighting, prompting the Christchurch City Council to launch a survey to see how many are opposed to it.
Fri, May 16
5:24
More people getting involved in the sport than ever before.
Sport
Thu, May 15
2:43
It's been 14 years since the theatre lost its home in the Arts Centre to the earthquake.
Sun, May 4
The 14-month programme, Project K, helps young people deal with the challenges of life.
2:13
A decade ago, Mike Zhao-Beckenridge vanished with his stepfather, John Beckenridge. Their car was found at the bottom of a near 90-metre Southland cliff, but no bodies were ever recovered.
Sun, Apr 20
2:37
"The Jack Daniels is going, the Jim Beam is going, and most certainly the Southern Comfort is nearly gone," said Otoromiro Hotel owner Jeremy Dyer.
Fri, Apr 18
2:40
Some of the oak trees along Emmett St had to be removed because they were encroaching on power lines.
Thu, Apr 10
2:19
A father's fear his son might miss out on the magic of seeing the Milky Way has prompted the bid.
Wed, Apr 9
5:42
A group of human rights lawyers are vowing to hold the Government to account to ensure people are treated equally.
Tue, Apr 8
9:37
Holly Williams was born just one hour after the new hospital opened its doors on March 30, 2005.
Sun, Mar 30
2:30
Twelve-year-old Sophie's mother Racheal Priestley says the barriers to getting help are "exhausting and unjust".
Wed, Mar 19
2:36
Feline felon hotfoots it with a community's foot-warmers.
Fri, Mar 14
5:31
Children's book illustrator and author Gavin Bishop said having his work displayed at the national museum was a "tremendous thrill".
Thu, Mar 13
7:31
Police officer Sophie Moore is battling a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.
Tue, Mar 11
5:40
The coastal north Canterbury town has been rocked by earthquakes and its tourism stripped by Covid-19 but is returning better than ever.
Fri, Mar 7
2:33
New GNS mapping commissioned by Environment Canterbury has revealed a worst case scenario based on a one in 2500-year earthquake event.
Thu, Feb 27
2:20
The field of sunflowers in South Eyre don't just bring joy and great photos, but has also raised more than $50,000 for charity in the last three years.
Thu, Feb 13
2:31
John Mulvaney has added six more Master Games medals to his already impressive tally.
Mon, Feb 10
1:54
