Christchurch and Canterbury

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NZ's biggest solar power farm to be built in Canterbury

80,000 solar panels will generate approximately 80 GWh a year - enough to power close to 10,000 houses.

Energy •7:25pm

Homicide inquiry launched after man's death in Christchurch

A man has been charged with assault after the incident on Saturday.

Crime And Justice •5:34pm

Worker injured after 5 climb on roof at youth justice facility

One staff member received minor injuries during the incident and one person was taken into police custody.

Christchurch And Canterbury •10:39am

Christchurch Hospital suffers rare hour-long power cut

Te Whatu Ora says a network power outage is to blame, and is investigating why automatic back-up generators failed to activate.

Health •Sun, Feb 5

One person found dead, another injured at Christchurch property

Emergency services were called to an address on Eden Place about 6.20pm, where on arrival one person was found dead.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Sat, Feb 4

Power restored after 'major' outage at Christchurch Hospital

The outage "affected all systems including power, IT and phones", the hospital said in a statement.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Fri, Feb 3

Davis Cup action back in Christchurch after eventful build-up

Wilding Park will add another chapter to New Zealand's tennis history this weekend.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Fri, Feb 3

Christchurch stabbing: Teen denies murdering dog walker

The 18-year-old entered a not guilty plea through his lawyer.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Fri, Feb 3

'Much-loved' llama Roldo dies at Orana Wildlife Park

Thousands of children had patted and brushed the much-loved animal at the Christchurch zoo.

Animals •Thu, Feb 2

Fresh calls to close 'cruel' Christchurch animal park

Activist group SAFE claim the council is leaving rabbits and birds in "barren" and "unsafe" conditions.

Animals •Wed, Feb 1

Chch man jailed for at least 23 years over neighbour's 'brutal' murder

Colombian national Juliana Bonilla Herrera, 37, was found dead in her home in the Christchurch suburb of Addington in January 2022.

Crime And Justice •Wed, Feb 1

Street artists given free rein on the walls of Canterbury Museum

Reporter Katie Stevenson went to check out the art takeover, which is now open.

Arts And Culture •Wed, Feb 1

Watch: RNZAF Orions final flight across South Island

The two aircraft were a part of the RNZAF's fleet of Orions and have been in service for nearly 60 years.

Defence •Tue, Jan 31

Friends mourn Kiwi volunteer killed helping civilians in Ukraine

Andrew Bagshaw and British volunteer Christopher Parry went missing this month while heading to the town of Soledar, where heavy fighting was taking place.

UK And Europe •Mon, Jan 30

Cantabrian challenges agency's claim popular swimming spot unsafe

Dan Abel disputes Environment Canterbury's findings that Corsair Bay in Lyttleton Harbour should be avoided.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Sun, Jan 29

Crucial kelp restoration underway in Lyttelton Harbour

The project, funded by Live Ocean, the NZ Sail GP charity partner, sees local scientists collaborating to help revive the languishing ecosystem there.

Environment •Thu, Jan 26

Parking shortage puts safety at risk - Chch Hospital staff

A two-storey addition to an existing secure staff parking building was meant to be completed by last October.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Tue, Jan 24

Christchurch Council run animal park is 'cruel' - rescue groups

Two animal rescue groups have accused Spencer Park of creating a dangerous environment for animals and have called for its doors to be shut.

Animals •Sun, Jan 22

One hospitalised after cyclist, vehicle collide in Canterbury

The collision at an intersection in Rangiora left the person in a serious condition.

Christchurch And Canterbury •Sat, Jan 21

Fifth Canterbury farm confirms presence of M. bovis

As part of the M. bovis eradication programme, which began in 2018, around 180,000 cattle from more than 270 farms have been culled.

Farming •Fri, Jan 20

Christchurch and Canterbury

Latest Stories

NZ's biggest solar power farm to be built in Canterbury

Homicide inquiry launched after man's death in Christchurch

Worker injured after 5 climb on roof at youth justice facility

Christchurch Hospital suffers rare hour-long power cut

One person found dead, another injured at Christchurch property

Power restored after 'major' outage at Christchurch Hospital

Davis Cup action back in Christchurch after eventful build-up

Christchurch stabbing: Teen denies murdering dog walker

'Much-loved' llama Roldo dies at Orana Wildlife Park

Fresh calls to close 'cruel' Christchurch animal park

Chch man jailed for at least 23 years over neighbour's 'brutal' murder

Street artists given free rein on the walls of Canterbury Museum

Watch: RNZAF Orions final flight across South Island

Friends mourn Kiwi volunteer killed helping civilians in Ukraine

Cantabrian challenges agency's claim popular swimming spot unsafe

Crucial kelp restoration underway in Lyttelton Harbour

Parking shortage puts safety at risk - Chch Hospital staff

Christchurch Council run animal park is 'cruel' - rescue groups

One hospitalised after cyclist, vehicle collide in Canterbury

Fifth Canterbury farm confirms presence of M. bovis

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