Road closed after milk trailer rolls
Updated 12.28 pm
A trailer has rolled, spilling milk across a rural Waitaki road.
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Pledge for playground start of project
Pledge for playground start of project
To celebrate 100 years of Rotary in New Zealand, the Oamaru Rotary Club has launched a centennial project of its own.
No conviction after windows smashed, police abused
No conviction after windows smashed, police abused
An Oamaru man who damaged the windscreens of eight vehicles at the Queenstown police station will be discharged without conviction once he fully pays reparation.
Waimak MP big winner after National's reshuffle
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey big winner after National's reshuffle
Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey is now a front-bencher and the highest-ranked Canterbury MP in National's new caucus line-up.
'Bloody annoying': Passengers caught up in protest
'Bloody annoying': Passengers caught up in protest
The Victorian excursion passenger train to Oamaru was cancelled after activists targeted a coal train bound for Fonterra’s Clandeboye factory near Temuka.
Two seriously injured in crash
Two people seriously injured, trapped in car after crash near Lincoln
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle crash near Lincoln on Monday morning.
Canterbury now NZ's hottest housing market
'Like a rocket': Canterbury now NZ's hottest housing market
Canterbury has the hottest housing market in the country right now with the average property value rising 32.7 per cent in 12 months.
Woman accused of assaulting Waitaki MP
Woman accused of assaulting Waitaki MP
The National Party has expressed support for Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean after an incident in Oamaru in which it's alleged she was the victim of an attack.
Stormy weather for Canterbury
Stormy weather for Canterbury
Parts of the South Island are set to get heavy rain and there's a severe thunderstorm watch in place for Canterbury with the risk of damaging winds.
Potentially toxic algae found at Wainono Lagoon
Potentially toxic algae found at Wainono Lagoon
A popular fishing spot in South Canterbury has been declared unsafe due to the presence of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
Fleurs closing to sort out operating under Orange
Fleurs closing to sort out operating under Orange
Due to challenges around the new traffic light system, award-winning South Island seafood restaurant Fleurs Place has closed until further notice.
Tekapo limits cut to improve safety
Tekapo limits cut to improve safety
New speed limits will apply through Tekapo from next week.
Person killed in North Canterbury crash
Person killed in North Canterbury crash
One person has died following crash in North Canterbury.
War service of animals honoured
Wartime service of animals honoured with memorial plaque in Rangiora
A plaque honouring the wartime service of animals has been unveiled at the Rangiora War Memorial Cenotaph.
Lincoln plan change decision likely in new year
Decision on Lincoln South plan change application likely in new year
Commissioner David Caldwell is considering his recommendation on the controversial Lincoln South Plan Change 69 application now that the hearing has closed.
Pilot practising stalling before fatal crash near Twizel
Pilot practising stalling before fatal crash near Twizel
Pilots are being urged to keep their flying skills up-to-date or seek more training following a fatal crash near Twizel last year.
New $22.7m Rolleston library opens
'Celebration of shared heritage': New $22.7m Rolleston library opens
Nationally significant taonga, cutting edge technology, a sensory space and NZ’s largest video projection wall are among the gems to explore at Te Ara Ātea which opened today.
Eateries to close or go contactless
Eateries to close or go contactless
A popular restaurant near Oamaru is the latest hospitality business to decide against adopting vaccine mandates.
Canterbury hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
Covid-19: Canterbury hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
The Canterbury DHB area has today reached the 90 per cent fully vaccinated milestone.
Another NZ ‘marine heatwave’
Another NZ ‘marine heatwave’
Shake the sand out of your togs and buy some new sun screen - great beach weather may be on the horizon.