The newly completed Mackenzie District Council toilets, bike shelter and picnic rest area building constructed near the Lake Tekapo.

Mackenzie toilet charges to kick-in ahead of Waitangi weekend

Mackenzie District councillors agreed to adopt user-pays charges for 33 toilet facilities in the district at Friday's council meeting.

11:29am

Jeffrey, 43, hasn't been seen since October 13.

Concerns for man missing in Timaru for more than two weeks

Jeffrey, 43, was last seen near Rosebrook Rd in Claremont on the morning of October 13.

Friday 7:32pm

Frosts are possible in some parts of the South Island.

Polar jet stream brings snow to the south, wind to the north

A polar jet stream is driving powerful winds across the country, with snow closing South Island roads, hail and tornado risks in Canterbury and frost forecast overnight.

Friday 3:32pm

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Christchurch community theatre Little Andromeda will close by the end of the year.

'Absolutely gutted': Curtain call for Christchurch community theatre

After its funding application to Creative New Zealand was unsuccessful, Little Andromeda theatre is due to close at the end of the year.

Friday 7:28am

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The concerns over unconsented listings were raised under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act.

Homebuyers face confusion over unconsented work

One Mackenzie District councillor believes new building exemptions and ownership changes were fuelling unconsented work.

Thu, Oct 29

Small tornado in Ashburton.

Watch: Tornado swirls over Ashburton paddock

1News meteorologist Dan Corbett said the weather phenomenon was "a small tornado with a lower formation".

Thu, Oct 29

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Rodney Fallowfield admitted murdering two men in the High Court at Christchurch on Thursday.

She feared the man who killed her sister would kill again. She was right

Six years before murdering two men, Rodney Fallowfield killed his wife Shirley Reedy while on their honeymoon.

Thu, Oct 29

Braydon Hepworth was last seen on England St in Linwood on Monday, September 14.

Man charged with manslaughter of Braydon Hepworth appears in court

The 60-year-old appeared via audio-visual link in the Christchurch District Court and did not enter a plea.

Thu, Oct 29

Emergency services were called to Olliviers Road at around 12.50am..

Man pleads guilty to murder following double killing in Christchurch

58-year-old forklift operator Rodney Fallowfield pleaded guilty to four charges, including two of murder and one of intent to cause grievously bodily harm.

Thu, Oct 29

Jian Li — former owner-operator of Fei Huang Tenga Da Ltd, trading as 315 Motel Riccarton — was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday.

Migrant staff worked up to 98-hour weeks at motel but paid for 40

An Immigration NZ investigation found the four staff were essentially running the motel from morning until night while being paid a fraction of hours worked.

Thu, Oct 29

Rosie Overcomer spent 27 years inside Gloriavale before leaving with her husband and children to build a new life in Canterbury.

'I had no idea how to be a mum': Life beyond the gates of Gloriavale

After 27 years inside the isolated community, Rosanna Overcomer is learning to navigate freedom, motherhood and life beyond the blue dresses.

Wed, Oct 28

A dog at a park.

Selwyn admits dog control bylaw expired nearly two years ago

Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon said it highlighted a concerning trend where several bylaws and policies had lapsed.

Tue, Oct 27

Air conditioning would do little to cool down Christchurch's new covered stadium.

'Sauna-like': Christchurch stadium eyes cooling fix after 32.5C heat

Spectators sweltered at the city's new covered stadium across several sporting fixtures this long weekend, with fans dubbing One NZ Stadium "the bake tin".

Tue, Oct 27

Smaller speed cameras.

New smaller speed camera trailers to be rolled out in South Island

The new trailers could be parked up roadside in more places than the existing larger trailers.

Tue, Oct 27

Severe winds have battered Wellington, with part of the waterfront closed after cyclists were blown off their bikes.

Wellington waterfront closed as severe winds knock cyclists off bikes

Gusts topping 140km/h and heavy rain are sweeping across the country, with 154mm dumped in Fiordland as a front moves north.

Mon, Oct 26

Police car.

Person dies after car crashes into tree in central Christchurch

Police said it was called to a crash near the intersection of Montreal St and Armagh St at around 3.20am.

Mon, Oct 26

The Kiwi Ferns have put the Rugby League World Cup on notice with a 92-0 demolition of France.

Kiwi Ferns run riot in 92-0 World Cup demolition of France

New Zealand score 18 tries in a ruthless Christchurch display, with hat-tricks to Stacey Waaka, Apii Nicholls and Mele Hufanga sending a warning to defending champions Australia.

Sun, Oct 25

An estimated 10,000 out-of-towners have made the trip to Christchurch this Labour weekend.

Sport-packed Labour weekend brings business boost to Christchurch

It's expected to contribute around $3.5 million to the city's economy and result in 17,000 visitor nights in local accommodation, according to ChristchurchNZ general manager of visitor economy Anne Newman.

Sun, Oct 25

Much of the South Island is under weather warnings ahead of Labour Day.

South Island blanketed in weather warnings as Labour Day front nears

MetService said an active front was expected to sweep across the South Island on Monday and early Tuesday, before moving over the North Island.

Sun, Oct 25

Parker was 16 when she and friend Juliet Hulme murdered her mother in Christchurch in 1954, in a case later dramatised in Peter Jackson’s film.

Pauline Parker, killer in Heavenly Creatures case, dies aged 88

Parker was 16 when she and friend Juliet Hulme murdered her mother in Christchurch in 1954, in a case later dramatised in Peter Jackson’s film.

Sat, Oct 24

Massive recovery includes measures to be better prepared for next time.

Preparedness: One year on from South Island's wild windstorm

Farmers invest in backup power and communications systems after thousands were left without electricity across Southland and Otago last year.

Fri, Oct 23

Braydon Hepworth was last seen on England St in Linwood on Monday, September 14.

Second person charged after Christchurch man's body found in shed

Braydon Hepworth, 21, had been missing a month when his body was found.

Thu, Oct 22

Ōnuku Rūnanga started harvesting the undaria this week, and had brought two business partners on board to help turn it into a high value food ready for export.

Canterbury rūnanga turning marine pest into business opportunity

Ōnuku Rūnanga started harvesting the undaria this week, and had brought two business partners on board to help turn it into a high value food ready for export.

Thu, Oct 22

More than 225 native plants were stolen from its location beside the Eyre River in Canterbury.

More than 220 native plants stolen from Canterbury river bank

"When they're taken, our environment and community miss out."

Wed, Oct 21

Emergency services at a chemical incident in Sydenham.

Chemical identified after three sent to hospital in Christchurch spill

Large exposure to the chemical can cause irreversible cardiac problems, nerve and liver damage, and death.

Wed, Oct 21