A public service will be held on the banks of the Ōtākaro Avon River to mark the 14th anniversary of the deadly 2011 earthquake.

A relief that has been renewed ever since Gordon Brown introduced the measure has had its days officially numbered.

Like a game of Jenga, one of Kent’s most iconic buildings looks like it could tumble onto the cobblestones at any second.

FEBRUARY half-term is here – but it won’t feel like a holiday to many parents, thanks to the bleak weather and our even ...

The large town of Ashburton is to be found on the Canterbury Plains, halfway between Christchurch and Timaru. It is home to the increasingly celebrated Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre, whose ...

A woman has been taken to hospital in a critical condition following a serious assault in a Christchurch park. Police and paramedics were called to the scene shortly after 9am on Wednesday. Detective ...

The Christchurch City Council’s latest Quality of Life Survey shows a decrease in residents’ concern about climate change, while other city-wide issues such as transport and council decision-making ...

Police responded to a serious work-related accident in North Canterbury this afternoon. Photo / George Heard “One patient has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition ...

Influencer Lilia Alexander recently shared posts of her jetboating the Rakaia Gorge, in a hot tub while glamping and visiting the Ashburton Aviation Museum. The social media posts can capture ...

It is confirmed Dr Welby will finish his official duties as Archbishop of Canterbury by January 6, with “very little public-facing activity” in the meantime. Lambeth Palace says his official ...

The Canterbury Magicians have kept their T20 Super Smash playoff hopes alive after a 45-run win over the Central Hinds in Christchurch Sent in to bat first, Canterbury posted 135 for 6 in their ...

The Deutsches Museum said via email that it had covered — not removed — an installation that featured a portrait of Musk in November 2024. The museum plans a new installation in its place.