Christchurch Airport has introduced New Zealand’s first electric fire truck, marking a major step in its push for sustainability and operational excellence. The Rosenbauer RT (Revolutionary Technology ...

Emergency services are attending a crash involving a single vehicle on Ohoka Road, Kaiapoi. One person has been reported injured, which was reported at around 8:45am today. One ambulance and one rapid ...

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger has confirmed he will stand for re-election, promising to tackle rate increases, cut unnecessary spending, and deliver key infrastructure projects. “I really love this ...

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is battling a large vegetation fire on Lewis Pass Road this afternoon, with crews responding to the blaze at Island Hills, Hurunui, around 2:30pm. The fire has spread ...

Taxpayer money has been spent on a research project that used methods such as whale song and whale-oil potions to treat Kauri dieback. The project, funded through the National Science Challenges ...

Three swimmers in distress were rescued from the surf at the southern end of South Shore on Saturday afternoon. Coastguard Sumner was called out at 2:22 pm and quickly launched HamiltonJet Rescue with ...

A public civic memorial service will be held this Saturday to mark the 14th anniversary of the February 22, 2011, Christchurch earthquake. The ceremony will take place at Canterbury Earthquake ...

Greenpeace has criticised Environment Canterbury for refusing to offer free water testing to rural communities affected by nitrate contamination. ECan councillors voted to implement a region-wide ...

A Coastal Ward Community Board member is urging Christchurch City Council to enforce no fishing rules on New Brighton Pier, citing ongoing mess and rule violations. Jo Zervos told chrislynchmedia.com ...