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Christchurch
September 6
Fatal crash caused by distressed speeding mum high on meth, coroner rules
An unlicensed driver high on meth and speeding with her baby in the car crashed into another motorist, killing herself and the other driver, a coroner has found.
South Canterbury
September 7
Twizel landlord drops 'Airbnb dream' for worker housing
As the Mackenzie district grapples with a shortage of long-term housing and worker accommodation, one Twizel property owner has turned his former Airbnb into a rental for workers.
Christchurch
September 6
Sudden death in Sydenham
Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in the Christchurch suburb of Sydenham.
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Canterbury
September 6
One dead, two seriously hurt in crash near Ashburton
The early-morning crash happened on the Rakaia Highway (SH1).
Canterbury
September 6
Concerns for missing Ashburton man
Police and family have concerns for the wellbeing of a missing Ashburton man.
Canterbury
September 6
Frustration mounts as court rejects latest bid over quake repairs shortfall
Carol Mathias bought a quake-damaged unit with dreams of making it her home, but it wasn't long before the situation became a nightmare.
Al Williams, Open Justice reporter
Canterbury
September 4
Canterbury truck driver killed in crash was not medically cleared to drive
Jason Chapman was the guy who “would give the shirt off his back for anybody”.
Brianna McIlraith, Open Justice reporter
Canterbury
September 4
Southern Alps lodge set to welcome guests again
After a decade of being shuttered, a Swiss-style chalet is reopening in the heart of the Southern Alps, bringing a taste of central Europe to the village.
Tim Brown of RNZ
Canterbury
September 4
Four hurt after car hits Dunsandel pub
Four people have been injured after a car crashed into a pub in Dunsandel in Canterbury.
RNZ
Canterbury
September 4
Mackenzie council investigating 655 properties
A probe into potential breaches of short-term visitor accommodation rules has the Mackenzie District Council investigating 655 properties.
Claire Taylor, Local Democracy Reporting
Canterbury
September 4
Canterbury search paused for man swept down river
Gareth Anderson was on a hike on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle track when he went missing on August 27.
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Selwyn
September 3
New fixed water charges catch some residents by surprise
New water bills are creating confusion for some residents.
Daniel Alvey
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Selwyn
September 3
Canty Rugby takes most of community hours
Canterbury Rugby has used the bulk of the hours earmarked for community use at a ground which Selwyn ratepayers paid $60,000 to upgrade.
Daniel Alvey
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Christchurch
September 3
Nurse dies after motor neuron battle
Long-time nurse Anna Swain leaves an astounding legacy now her battle with motor neuron disease has ended at age 59, her daughter says.
By Raphael Franks
Christchurch
September 3
Community sport taking centre stage at stadium
Christchurch’s One New Zealand Stadium has played host to a number of premium sporting fixtures, but it has also emerged as a new hub for community sport.
Sam Coughlan
South Canterbury
September 3
Timaru landholding near Theatre Royal up for sale
A substantial Timaru landholding on the corner of Woollcombe and Barnard Streets is for sale for the first time in 36 years, offering developers and investors a front-row seat to one of South Canterbury’s biggest regeneration projects.
South Canterbury
September 3
Timaru gearing up for bumper cruise ship season
There’s been a bit of a buzz around those involved with Timaru’s cruise sector last week, as the news came out that we now have 17 ships confirmed to visit for the coming season.
Christchurch
September 3
Physio helped ex-mayor find his way back
Former Christchurch mayor Garry Moore says physiotherapists gave him the hope to keep going after a stroke in 2024 left him unable to use his left arm.
Canterbury
September 2
Canterbury and Otago buck trend of economic gloom
New Zealand has been in a downturn for the past three years - but some parts of the country are coming out of it, Kiwibank says.
North Canterbury
September 3
Hanmer camp bounces back after challenging year
A popular Hanmer Springs holiday camp is ready for a busy season, after a challenging year.
David Hill
Christchurch
September 2
‘Young people are drinking less and less often’: Alcohol consumption at record lows
Hospitality businesses in Christchurch have pointed to changing habits among young people as a factor amid record low levels of alcohol consumption.
Christchurch
September 2
No gas leak at primary school
Emergency services were called to the primary school, in the suburb of Beckenham, about 12.35pm.
RNZ
Christchurch
September 1
Christchurch cafe to serve up country’s priciest coffee at $100 a cup
A central Christchurch cafe will add a coffee to the menu what could be the country’s most expensive at $99.99 a cup.
Christchurch
September 1
Christchurch City Council's attempt to create abandoned shopping trolley map fails
A Christchurch City Council attempt to create a map of hot spots for abandoned shopping trolleys has failed because staff could not obtain retailers' information about where the trolleys were dumped.
Canterbury
September 1
Charity warns more suitable housing for older people needed
A Christchurch charity says NZ could be in "serious trouble" if it doesn't act to address the shortage of social housing for older people - with the population of renters over 65 set to triple by 2050.
Canterbury
September 1
‘Fake rooms’ in Ashburton Hospital keeping rural medicine alive
There are two fake rooms inside Ashburton Hospital. And often, they're occupied by fake patients.
Mid Canterbury
September 1
Cancer survivor skiing to fundraise for others in treatment
A Canterbury based skier has only just recovered from his blood cancer but is already hitting the slopes to raise money for others travelling for treatment.
RNZ
Mid Canterbury
August 31
Bid to stop Canterbury water project expansion fails
A significant Mid Canterbury water rehabilitation project has been given the green light to expand, pending approval of strengthened conditions.
Jonathan Leask
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