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North CanterburyOctober 7

Rangiora's failing water pipes to get 'once in a generation' overhaul

Retailers and shoppers on Rangiora’s High St can expect some disruption next year as the Waimakariri District Council replaces water pipes.
David Hill
Rangiora's failing water pipes to get 'once in a generation' overhaul
Rangiora's failing water pipes to get 'once in a generation' overhaul
ChristchurchOctober 6

Learner driver didn’t stop to check on cyclist after fatal crash

A learner driver was travelling more than 30km/h above the speed limit before he fatally hit a Christchurch multisport athlete who was cycling on the Port Hills earlier this year.
Kees Chalmers
Learner driver didn’t stop to check on cyclist after fatal crash
Learner driver didn’t stop to check on cyclist after fatal crash
North CanterburyOctober 6

Fears eating disorder facility will close without govt funding

A Canterbury eating disorder residential facility says it still can't attract government funding despite saving the lives of those admitted there.
Fears eating disorder facility will close without govt funding
Fears eating disorder facility will close without govt funding
ChristchurchOctober 6

Copper thieves ‘taking their lives into their own hands’ when stripping large farm irrigators

A Canterbury irrigation specialist is worried the thieves targeting large pivot irrigators for their copper wiring may end up getting themselves killed.
Copper thieves ‘taking their lives into their own hands’ when stripping large farm irrigators
Copper thieves ‘taking their lives into their own hands’ when stripping large farm irrigators
SelwynOctober 6

State highway speed limit changes to take effect soon

Lower speed limits will be introduced on state highways in Canterbury’s Selwyn district within the next few weeks.
Daniel Alvey
State highway speed limit changes to take effect soon
State highway speed limit changes to take effect soon
North CanterburyOctober 6

High fuel prices creating public transport challenges

Fuel costs are continuing to bite, as Canterbury’s regional council grapples with an increased in demand for bus services.
David Hill
High fuel prices creating public transport challenges
High fuel prices creating public transport challenges
ChristchurchOctober 5

Man allegedly found with shotgun after police called to firearms incident

A man was due to appear in Christchurch District Court on Tuesday after police pulled over a vehicle and allegedly found a sawn-off shotgun.
Man allegedly found with shotgun after police called to firearms incident
Man allegedly found with shotgun after police called to firearms incident
ChristchurchOctober 5

Disappearance of young Christchurch father still a mystery

Police have completed their examination of the last known address of a missing 21-year-old Christchurch man.
Disappearance of young Christchurch father still a mystery
Disappearance of young Christchurch father still a mystery
ChristchurchOctober 5

Activist John Minto challenges cost of SodaStream sticker damage

Veteran protester John Minto has told a judge he doesn’t want to waste taxpayer money – but is prepared to go to trial over allegations he caused more than $10,000 in damage to SodaStream products.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Activist John Minto challenges cost of SodaStream sticker damage
Activist John Minto challenges cost of SodaStream sticker damage
ChristchurchOctober 5

Crews battle large fire in central Christchurch

Firefighters have been called to a large blaze at a single-storey property in central Christchurch.
Crews battle large fire in central Christchurch
Crews battle large fire in central Christchurch
Mid CanterburyOctober 5

Young sportswoman dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ in Canterbury

A young Gaelic footballer and gifted boxer from Ireland has died within months of moving to Canterbury.
Young sportswoman dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ in Canterbury
Young sportswoman dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ in Canterbury
ChristchurchOctober 5

Driver of stolen vehicle continued to flee police after hitting road spikes

A teenager has been charged after road spikes failed to stop a stolen vehicle that fled police in Christchurch early on Sunday morning.
Driver of stolen vehicle continued to flee police after hitting road spikes
Driver of stolen vehicle continued to flee police after hitting road spikes
North CanterburyOctober 5

Major planning shake-up for council consenting

A Canterbury council boss says staff are preparing for the biggest change to planning and consent rules in 35 years.
David Hill
Major planning shake-up for council consenting
Major planning shake-up for council consenting
North CanterburyOctober 5

New speed limit for part of State Highway 1

Motorists are being asked to take their foot off the gas as they approach a Canterbury town from the south on SH1.
David Hill
New speed limit for part of State Highway 1
New speed limit for part of State Highway 1
ChristchurchOctober 4

Gardeners warned about Legionnaires’ disease after 36 cases in Canterbury

Thirty-six people in Canterbury caught Legionnaires’ disease over the past year, prompting a warning from health officials.
Gardeners warned about Legionnaires’ disease after 36 cases in Canterbury
Gardeners warned about Legionnaires’ disease after 36 cases in Canterbury
SelwynOctober 4

Businesses call for customers to come back after roadworks

Lincoln businesses are encouraging people to return to the town centre now it is clear of roadworks.
Daniel Alvey
Businesses call for customers to come back after roadworks
Businesses call for customers to come back after roadworks
South CanterburyOctober 4

Guide ‘scared s...less' while filming Tenzing on Aoraki Mt Cook

Flying in from Nepal's sweltering 40C heat to Aoraki Mt Cook's bone-chilling -23C, the cast of 'Tenzing', which included Tom Hiddleston as Sir Edmund Hillary, had a gruelling mid-winter shoot.
Isra'a Emhail of RNZ
Guide ‘scared s...less' while filming Tenzing on Aoraki Mt Cook
Guide ‘scared s...less' while filming Tenzing on Aoraki Mt Cook
ChristchurchOctober 4

National promises to fund $800m motorway extension but drivers could still face tolls

National is promising to fully fund an extension to the Christchurch Northern Motorway at the cost of $800 million in next year's budget, if it leads the next government.
RNZ
National promises to fund $800m motorway extension but drivers could still face tolls
National promises to fund $800m motorway extension but drivers could still face tolls
SelwynOctober 4

Bike jumps a dirty solution to park vandalism problem

Vandalism in parks has been turned into an opportunity for young people in Rolleston to get creative over the school holidays.
Bike jumps a dirty solution to park vandalism problem
Bike jumps a dirty solution to park vandalism problem
SelwynOctober 4

Historic country estate returns to private life

A historic Canterbury estate will be returned to use as a private home after being sold.
Daniel Alvey
Historic country estate returns to private life
Historic country estate returns to private life
SelwynOctober 4

Time’s up for 10min parking limit

Motorists have largely ignored the 10-minute parking restriction along Leeston’s High St, which has been in place for at least 30 years.
Daniel Alvey
Time’s up for 10min parking limit
Time’s up for 10min parking limit
ChristchurchOctober 4

Barriers aim to speed up flood response in Canterbury district

New flood barriers are expected to make it easier and faster to respond to weather events across the Selwyn district.
Barriers aim to speed up flood response in Canterbury district
Barriers aim to speed up flood response in Canterbury district
ChristchurchOctober 4

No-confidence vote passed over Lyttelton Port expansion plan

Concerned residents have opted for a vote of no confidence in the parties leading a near billion dollar expansion of Lyttelton Port in Te Awaparahi Bay.
By Kees Chalmers
No-confidence vote passed over Lyttelton Port expansion plan
No-confidence vote passed over Lyttelton Port expansion plan
ChristchurchOctober 3

The art curator who wants to shake up the city

Christchurch art curator Aaron Kreisler wants to interrupt your daily routine.
Raphael Franks
The art curator who wants to shake up the city
The art curator who wants to shake up the city
ChristchurchOctober 2

Steve Hansen sells his Wānaka home for $7.3m

Former All Blacks and Crusaders coach Sir Steve Hansen and wife Natasha have sold their luxury lifestyle block in Wānaka to an offshore buyer for $7.3 million.
Steve Hansen sells his Wānaka home for $7.3m
Steve Hansen sells his Wānaka home for $7.3m
ChristchurchOctober 2

Hyrox event coming to Hagley Park

It may have been in the news for all the wrong reasons recently, but a Hyrox event in Christchurch later this month has already attracted hundreds of entries.
Hyrox event coming to Hagley Park
Hyrox event coming to Hagley Park
ChristchurchOctober 2

Family ran for freedom then found a new home in a place they had never heard of

George Atlandishliev was 10 when he fled Bulgaria’s communist regime for NZ. The Christchurch 86-year-old is now joining a reunion of families descended from the hundreds of other Eastern European refugees who arrived 75 years ago.
Raphael Franks
Family ran for freedom then found a new home in a place they had never heard of
Family ran for freedom then found a new home in a place they had never heard of
ChristchurchOctober 1

Police cordon off Christchurch property as they search for missing man

Police have descended on a Christchurch property as they search for a missing 21-year-old man.
Raphael Franks
Police cordon off Christchurch property as they search for missing man
Police cordon off Christchurch property as they search for missing man