International recognition for Te Kuru wetland
Christchurch's Te Kuru wetland has received international recognition for its inventive approach to stormwater management.
Warm, dry Spring on the way
A slightly warmer and drier spring is on the way for Canterbury, NIWA says.
Climate change impacting your insurance
Climate change is driving up insurance costs, a new report has found.
Rat traps to be placed along Heathcote River
Rat traps are being placed along the Heathcote riverbank to rid the area of rats and revive native wildlife
Red Zone becoming a haven for native wildlife
Native birds are flocking to nest in wetlands in the Red Zone.
New study uncovers hidden faults
Hidden faults that can explain the mystery behind slow earthquakes have been uncovered beneath the sea floor.
New spaces for dogs in southwest Ōtautahi
Halswell Quarry Park is undergoing improvements to its dog exercise area due to a significant increase in furry visitors.
Cleanup Mission Protects Earth’s Clearest lake
The Antarctic Vanda Research Station became the focus of a cleanup mission to remove contaminated soil and groundwater to preserve and protect the pristine lake environment.
Locals affected by Akaroa slips want certainty
Residents of Akaroa have their fingers crossed that wild weather stays away while slips are fixed.
The Selwyn floods in retrospect
Canterbury's Selwyn region reflects on the floods that sent them into a state of emergency in early May.