Suicide numbers still too high, says MP
Suicide numbers still too high, says MP
The decreasing suicide rate is good news - but there are still too many people taking their own lives, Canterbury mental health advocates say.
David Hill
Early staff certainty is ‘crucial’
Early staff certainty is ‘crucial’
Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has pledged to offer the Three Waters sector some certainty, acknowledging staff needed clarity and job security.
Big vote of confidence for Kaikōura incumbent
Big vote of confidence for Kaikōura incumbent
Craig Mackle has scored a decisive win in the Kaikōura district.
Gordon retains Waimakariri mayoralty
Gordon retains Waimakariri mayoralty
Dan Gordon will serve his "wonderful district as mayor for another term" after a resounding victory in Waimakariri.
Hurunui elects four new councillors
Hurunui elects four new councillors
The Hurunui district is set to have three new councillors and one returning councillor.
North Canterbury on a plate
North Canterbury on a plate
An initiative being launched on Saturday will see more than 30 hospitality providers offer up a signature North Canterbury dish on their menus.
MP takes on 48-hour challenge
MP takes on 48-hour challenge
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey’s latest challenge is set to put both his mental and physical strength to the test.
Development causes bad vibrations
Canterbury development causes bad vibrations
A Kaiapoi man is getting some bad vibrations from the development next door.
North Canterbury voters engage in elections
North Canterbury voters engage in elections
The fear of electing the ‘‘wrong candidates’’ seems to have got voters more engaged in this year’s local government elections.
Experienced eyes put to the test
Experienced eyes put to the test
"What goes on tour, stays on tour", say a group of retired Otago farmers.
Experienced eyes put to the test
Experienced eyes put to the test
"What goes on tour, stays on tour", say a group of retired Otago farmers.
Two at $13,000 top sale at Kaiwara Angus stud
Two at $13,000 top sale at Kaiwara Angus stud
Strong local support marked the Kaiwara Angus bull sale last Thursday.
Sisters' business delivering gold medal meat
Canterbury sisters' business delivering gold medal meat
Two North Canterbury sisters are "pretty stoked" to win six gold medals in the Outstanding New Zealand Food Producer Awards.
Kaiapoi pupils become global youth ambassadors
Kaiapoi pupils become global youth ambassadors
Kaiapoi North School pupils have been teaching Chinese students about New Zealand.
Golden Fleece competition cancelled, again
Golden Fleece competition cancelled, again
The Golden Fleece competition has been cancelled for the third year in a row.
North Canterbury schools dominate contest
North Canterbury schools dominate contest
North Canterbury school children have once again shown that the future of the rural sector is in safe hands.
North Canterbury schools dominate contest
North Canterbury schools dominate contest
North Canterbury school children have once again shown that the future of the rural sector is in safe hands.
President without a show
President without a show
Frank Macfarlane is a president without a show.
$200m Amberley development under way
$200m Amberley development under way
The first units at the Amberley Country Estate are set to be available in the middle of this year.
Waimakariri council prepares Annual Plan
Waimakariri council prepares Annual Plan
Waimakariri District Council staff have proposed a rates rise of 4.3 per cent on average across the district.