Christchurch and Canterbury

'Large hail': Thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Otago, Canterbury

MetService said the thunderstorms bring the risk of localised heavy rain between 10 to 25 mm/h, and hail between 5 and 20mm in diameter.

12:42pm

Snow on the summit of Mount Cook in December 2010.

Two climbers overdue from Aoraki Mount Cook

There are strong winds and rain in the area.

Monday 2:03pm

'Only takes one spark': Fireworks bans in South Canterbury

FENZ said the temporary bans are part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Sun, Dec 14

Man arrested after allegedly ramming police car in Christchurch

Police said inquiries are ongoing, and a “range of charges are being considered”.

Sun, Dec 14

MetService said an active front preceded by strong moist northerlies moves across the South Island on Monday followed by showery westerlies.

Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island

Multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches have been issued for Monday.

Sun, Dec 14

'Large hail': Thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Otago, Canterbury

MetService said the thunderstorms bring the risk of localised heavy rain between 10 to 25 mm/h, and hail between 5 and 20mm in diameter.

12:42pm

Two climbers overdue from Aoraki Mount Cook

There are strong winds and rain in the area.

Monday 2:03pm

'Only takes one spark': Fireworks bans in South Canterbury

FENZ said the temporary bans are part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Sun, Dec 14

Man arrested after allegedly ramming police car in Christchurch

Police said inquiries are ongoing, and a “range of charges are being considered”.

Sun, Dec 14

Wet, blustery start to week for large parts of the South Island

Multiple orange heavy rain and strong wind warnings and watches have been issued for Monday.

Sun, Dec 14

Person airlifted to hospital after crash between cyclist and car in Chch

Police said the crash was first reported at 2.30pm.

Sat, Dec 13

New Zealand players walk off at the end of Day 5 of their cricket test match against the West Indies in Christchurch.

Black Caps beat West Indies by nine wickets in the second Test

New Zealand’s weakened attack bowled out the West Indies for 128 on the third day to go 1-0 up in the series.

Fri, Dec 12

Nathan Boulter appearing in court in 2011.

Name suppression lifts for Christchurch mum murdered by stalker

Nathan Boulter stabbed Chantal McDonald 55 times on July 23 after she broke off their relationship.

Fri, Dec 12

"Significant fire damage" to Timaru's Christmas tree.

Man arrested after 'significant fire damage' to Timaru's Xmas tree

Emergency services were called to the Caroline Bay Piazza around 5.25am, where the tree was found burning.

Fri, Dec 12

1:30

A toddler was strangled by a fabric strap from a bed slat on the Living & Co pine wood single-slat bed sold by The Warehouse.

Coroner urges redesign after toddler's death linked to slat bed straps

The 19-month-old boy, who lived in Canterbury, was found unresponsive under his bed on May 27, 2021, and could not be revived despite CPR attempts by his family and ambulance staff.

Fri, Dec 12

1:30

General view of Christchurch District Court

Christchurch pair jailed for 'exploiting' vulnerable victims of $4m

Thomas Alexander Kokouri Tuira and Aroha Awhinanui Tuira primarily targeted Māori communities.

Thu, Dec 11

Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon said she hopes that RMA reforms will help cut red tape.

Opportunity for NZ's fastest growing district in RMA reforms – mayor

Selwyn Mayor hopes that sweeping changes to consenting "will help us cut red tape, speed up good development, and protect our environment".

Thu, Dec 11

Man jailed for 'disturbing' child sexual abuse material

The 55-year-old man was sentenced to five years and two months' imprisonment after being found in possession of 514 files depicting child sexual exploitation.

Wed, Dec 10

Selwyn's property boom pumps up district's coffers

Selwyn District Council is on track to collect millions more in rates than planned this year due to continued growth and unexpectedly high property revaluations.

Mon, Dec 8

West Indies' Justin Greaves, right, celebrates with teammate Kemar Roach, center, after scoring 200 runs against New Zealand.

Defiant West Indies secure draw against Black Caps in Christchurch

West Indies survive tense final day as Justin Greaves’ unbeaten double century denies Black Caps victory at Hagley Oval.

Sat, Dec 6

Emergency services responded to the incident at the Kindercare Learning Centre on Ferry Rd in the suburb of Woolston at around 1.13pm on Friday.

All children, staff injured in Chch daycare incident discharged from hospital

Emergency services swarmed to the Woolston childcare centre after children and staff were potentially exposed to a chemical detergent on a waterslide.

Sat, Dec 6

Roads have been closed surrounding the Kindercare Learning Centre on Ferry Rd in the suburb of Woolston.

Seven injured by corrosive chemical on waterslide at Chch childcare centre

Emergency services responded to the incident at the Kindercare Learning Centre on Ferry Rd in the suburb of Woolston at around 1.13pm on Friday.

Fri, Dec 5

New Zealand's Will Young bats against the West Indies on day 4 of their cricket test match.

Black Caps set the West Indies 531 to win Christchurch Test

New Zealand's second innings finally ended at 466-8 declared, with a lead of 530 runs.

Fri, Dec 5

Officers found 273.6g of cannabis, packaged and ready for sale, and several imitation and modified air rifles.

Three arrests after drugs and guns seized in Masterton sting

The men – aged 21, 22 and 43 – were arrested following an operation targeting the supply of illicit drugs in Masterton.

Fri, Dec 5

Police were called to a report of robbery and assault at a business address on Opawa Rd just before 7am.

Two arrests after robbery, stabbing at Christchurch dairy

Tuesday's incident followed at least four reported aggravated robberies across the city on Sunday.

Thu, Dec 4

'Frustrating': North Canterbury housing development in two-year limbo

There is no end in sight for a proposed North Canterbury housing development more than two years after it was first rejected.

Thu, Dec 4

Man arrested for more than 500 tags across Canterbury and Dunedin

Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel said the offender sprayed his tag everywhere while taking videos and posted them to social media, "benefiting from the notoriety".

Thu, Dec 4