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The Canterbury man whose job is to 'have a go at scammers'

An elderly person scammed by someone pretending to be from a fibre network provider in Canterbury had several hundred dollars cleaned out of their bank account.

Residents call for huge solar farm consent to be publicly notified

Waipara residents have called on Environment Canterbury to notify a resource consent application...

Residents call for huge solar farm consent to be publicly notified

North Canterbury residents have called on their regional council to allow feedback on a proposed solar farm in their community.

Man banned from owning horses

Canterbury man banned from owning horses

A Canterbury man has been banned from owning horses for three years after several animals were found in poor condition on his property.

Meet the new Roadhouse café owners

Meet the new owners of the Roadhouse café

Canterbury's Parnassus Roadhouse café has new owners - and they are eager to build on its growing reputation as a great spot to stop on SH1 for a cup of tea and a break.

Huts residents could get to stay for 30 years

Upper Selwyn Huts residents will finally learn what their future holds. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

Upper Selwyn Huts residents could get to stay for 30 years

Upper Selwyn Huts residents look likely to avoid eviction and finally learn what their future holds.

Lifestyle village plan concerns residents

Impending arrival of lifestyle village concerns residents

Residents of a small Canterbury town are concerned a 211-unit lifestyle village will bring an influx of elderly people, putting pressure on their services and medical facilities.

Landlord to pay tenant for 'appalling' rental

A photo of black mould from the failed Healthy Homes inspection report. Photo: Supplied

Landlord to pay tenant after 'appalling' rental home deemed 'completely unhygienic'

Black mould, holes in the floor and a toilet that leaked sewage were some of the issues in an "appalling" Canterbury rental property which the Tenancy Tribunal described as "not suitable for a child".

Broughton promises 7% rates rise cap

Selwyn mayor promises 7% rates rise cap if elected

Do you think Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton's campaign commitment to keeping future rates rises to below 7% is achievable?

Ski field closed for the season

Canterbury ski field closed for the season

A lack of snow has forced the Mt Cheeseman Ski Area to abandon its plans to open this season.

Council rakes in $124k more than expected from parking fines

Council rakes in $124k more than expected from parking fines

Ashburton District Council collected more money from parking fines in 2024/25 than it predicted after the Government increased infringement and towage fees.

Whale Watch fined after workers injured

Photo: Q-West boat builders / q-west.com

Whale Watch fined after workers injured

Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $246,500 in the Christchurch District Court after it admitted safety failures following two workplace incidents.

Wildlife will 'find somewhere else' to live

The site for Ashburton's second bridge is also home to endangered black-billed gulls (tarāpuka)...

Wildlife will 'find somewhere else' to live while bridge is built - mayor

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".

Toll on Canterbury bypass could cause safety issues

Williams St, outside Kaiapoi North School, already experiences high traffic volumes. Photo: David...

Toll on Canterbury bypass could cause safety issues

Schools and local leaders fear for the safety of students and residents if a Woodend Bypass toll is imposed and motorists ‘rat-run’ to avoid paying it.

Hall deemed worth saving despite 'considerable cost'

Rakaia Memorial Hall Committee chairperson Fred Clarkson is adamant the hall is "worth saving" as...

Hall deemed worth saving despite 'considerable cost'

A Canterbury committee is vowing to save a 69-year-old hall in need of costly earthquake strengthening.

Green light for Four Square

A concept plan from Foodstuffs shows what the former Salmon Tales building will look like as a...

Green light for Four Square in Rakaia

Land use consent has been granted for Rakaia’s Four Square to operate in the former Salmon Tales building. Now the supermarket is aiming for a pre-Christmas opening in the landmark building.