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CanterburySeptember 8

Aviation authority to launch investigation after pilot killed in home-built chopper crash

Police say the Civil Aviation Authority will be investigating a crash that killed the pilot of a homemade helicopter in North Canterbury on Tuesday.
    Aviation authority to launch investigation after pilot killed in home-built chopper crash
    Aviation authority to launch investigation after pilot killed in home-built chopper crash
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    North CanterburySeptember 8

    Pilot dies in small aircraft crash in rural Canterbury

    The pilot of a light aircraft has died following a crash in rural North Canterbury.
    Pilot dies in small aircraft crash in rural Canterbury
    Pilot dies in small aircraft crash in rural Canterbury
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Daffodil Day appeal continues to be a success

    Daffodil Day 2026 was "an incredible success,
    JOHN COSGROVE
    Daffodil Day appeal continues to be a success
    Daffodil Day appeal continues to be a success
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Pub new home for replica Spitfire

    A Spitfire scale model, painstakingly hand-crafted by Simon Lodge, has found a new home in a Canterbury pub.
    Pub new home for replica Spitfire
    Pub new home for replica Spitfire
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Rangiora after hours medical facility expected to open this year

    A Rangiora community leader is ‘‘delighted’’ the region’s new after hours medical facility is on track to open by the end of the year.
    David Hill
    Rangiora after hours medical facility expected to open this year
    Rangiora after hours medical facility expected to open this year
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Alternative education in doubt, again

    A North Canterbury school board chair is not surprised an education programme to support vulnerable youth is again at risk.
    David Hill
    Alternative education in doubt, again
    Alternative education in doubt, again
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Just Home from School image champion

    An “exquisitely crisp’’ image, titled Just Home from School, took out the Champion Image at the recent Rangiora Photographic Society’s Environmental Portrait competition.
    Just Home from School image champion
    Just Home from School image champion
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    New Zealand's largest medicinal cannabis exporter takes home two of the industry's top honours

    Puro wins big at Australasian cannabis awards.
    Robyn Bristow
    New Zealand's largest medicinal cannabis exporter takes home two of the industry's top honours
    New Zealand's largest medicinal cannabis exporter takes home two of the industry's top honours
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Disabilities Expo helps families discover what support is available

    A chance to find out more about what support is available and to discover opportunities for people with disabilities in the community.
    John Cosgrove
    Disabilities Expo helps families discover what support is available
    Disabilities Expo helps families discover what support is available
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Early detection key in fight against nassella tussock

    Rural communities are being urged by Environment Canterbury to stay vigilant for nassella tussock plants as spring approaches in a bid to halt any new infestations before they become established.
    Robyn Bristow
    Early detection key in fight against nassella tussock
    Early detection key in fight against nassella tussock
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Prepping paddocks for next year

    As the winter grazing season comes to a close, Environment Canterbury says now is the time to plan ahead for next year.
    Prepping paddocks for next year
    Prepping paddocks for next year
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Ashley driver Rob Lewis will face the Aussies again in a big V8 at Bathurst

    Big Red has become Big Yellow for Ashley racing car driver Rob Lewis as he heads back to Bathurst.
    John Cosgrove
    Ashley driver Rob Lewis will face the Aussies again in a big V8 at Bathurst
    Ashley driver Rob Lewis will face the Aussies again in a big V8 at Bathurst
    North CanterburySeptember 3

    Southbridge Shield is on the line again between North Canterbury and Ellesmere

    The Rangiora Showgrounds will again be the venue for the annual rugby clash between Southbridge shield holders North Canterbury and arch rivals Ellesmere this Saturday.
    Lindsay Kerr
    Southbridge Shield is on the line again between North Canterbury and Ellesmere
    Southbridge Shield is on the line again between North Canterbury and Ellesmere