Potential overnight flooding is now the main cause of concern for Canterbury Civil Defence

The wild weather's really starting to set in Christchurch

A South Canterbury school will have to close its doors for a second day as torrential rain continues to cause havoc in the area

The Christchurch man who robbed 15-year-old Hayden Miles on the day he was killed has been sentenced to home detention

Methven Post shop's Carol McAndrew says her town has about three inches of snow

The Earthquake Commission has announced three new appointments and two reappointments to its board.

Two dangerous dogs are on the loose in the South Island

A second smuggling has taken place at the Greymouth pound

The number of people getting nabbed for drink-driving has risen dramatically in Christchurch since the earthquakes.

It's thought Lianne Dalziel's strong involvement in supporting hard-hit quake victims will have her in strong stead for Christchurch's mayoralty.

Snow is now looking unlikely to hit Christchurch city over the next few days.