Canterbury healthcare clinic handing out anti-vaccine material
A healthcare clinic in Hanmer Springs has been distributing material to its customers which claims the NZ Covid-19 vaccine rollout is illegal.
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Hunters airlifted from rugged terrain near Mt Cook
Father and son hunters airlifted out of rugged terrain near Mt Cook
A man and his son have been airlifted out of a rugged valley near Mt Cook following a failed hunting trip.
Ashburton motorcyclist at Brass Monkey Rally before fatal crash
Ashburton motorcyclist at Brass Monkey Rally before fatal crash
A motorcyclist killed in a crash near Kyeburn on June 6 was returning from the Brass Monkey Rally.
Explosives found at property in Kaiapoi
Explosives found at property in Kaiapoi, Defence Force called in
A North Canterbury property has been cordoned off after explosives were found.
Ashburton River bridge repaired, back to 50km/h
Ashburton River bridge repaired, back to 50km/h
The dip in the Ashburton River bridge has been repaired and it is back up and running as normal.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
Canterbury and Otago may be in for some snow next week as temperatures are set to plummet.
A modular solution to the housing crisis
Canterbury company's modular solution to the housing crisis
A high-tech factory in Rolleston that makes panels and modular parts for houses is shaking up the construction industry - but is battling to get buy-in to its non-traditional methods.
Big building project starts at St Joseph’s
Big building project starts at St Joseph’s School in Ashburton
St Joseph’s School in Ashburton has started a long-term building project with four new classrooms at the south-east corner of the grounds.
Investigators appeal to Robinson R44 operators
Wedding helicopter crash: Civil Aviation Authority reveals earlier engine power loss in Robinson R44 II
The helicopter that crashed on a Mid Canterbury golf course during a wedding photoshoot earlier this month was not the first of its kind to suffer total power loss to the engine during flight.
Australian Today Show in South Island
'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in South Island to promote country to Aussies
This week the team from Channel Nine's Today Show will take a trip to Akaroa and broadcast from Mt Hutt Ski Field.
Decision to stop selling fireworks `responsible’
Decision to stop selling fireworks 'responsible', push to now only have public displays
A Waimakariri district councillor was heartened by The Warehouse’s decision to stop selling fireworks - and now wants to see them restricted to public displays only.
‘M. bovis’ response criticised
‘M. bovis’ response criticised
Significant and lasting trauma was inflicted on Mycoplasma bovis-affected farmers due to the Government’s poorly managed response to the disease outbreak, a University of Otago study has found.
Irate ECan councillor to fight 'anti-rural' ethos
Irate ECan councillor to fight 'anti-rural' ethos
A frustrated Environment Canterbury councillor says he is prepared to tackle a perceived "anti-rural" mindset at the regional council table.
Farmers get $3500 flood clean-up grants
Canterbury farmers say $3500 flood clean-up grants 'disappointing'
Canterbury farmers who are still cleaning up after the floods earlier this month are being offered $3500.
Canterbury wedding heli crash: Survivors making progress
Canterbury wedding heli crash: Survivors making progress
The survivors of last weekend's horror helicopter crash during a Christchurch couple's wedding remain in hospital but are making progress.
Ashburton's world champion Zwift cyclists
'Dads indoors riding trainers': Ashburton pair become world champion Zwift cyclists
Mid Canterbury duo Michael Templeton and Brad Hudson have joined an elite list of Zwift world champion cyclists.
Snow flurries for Canterbury passes, heavy rain watch
Snow flurries for Canterbury passes, heavy rain watch
MetService has issued a warning for snowfall on alpine passes in Canterbury.
Officer’s fear attack might prove lethal
Officer’s fear attack might prove lethal
Under attack by a man he thought he knew well, Oamaru police sergeant Tony Woodbridge’s thoughts turned to fellow police officer Peter Umbers, who was beaten to death with his own baton.
Woman killed in crash on rural Canterbury road named
Woman killed in crash on rural Canterbury road named
A woman who died after crashing into a tree on a rural Canterbury road on Sunday has been named.
Driver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison again
Driver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison again
The Oamaru man responsible for the hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old girl in 2018 has again been sentenced to home detention, this time for driving and violence charges.