Project to mark flour milling history and improve environment for fish
A project is under way to recognise Lincoln’s early history and improve pathways for fish.
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Milk spill disrupts traffic near Lake Pearson
Milk spill disrupts traffic near Lake Pearson
Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
Award-winning art work on display
Award-winning art work on display
Two Christchurch artists took out the top prizes at the Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards.
Arrest over critical injury assault in Amberley
Arrest over critical injury assault in Amberley
A man has been charged over an assault that left another person critically injured in Canterbury on Thursday night.
People power saves NZ Post service
People power saves NZ Post service
The retail post service at an Ashburton pharmacy, which was set to close as part of a nationwide restructure, has been saved by a residents' petition.
Taxpayers invest in new river wetland to lure salmon back
Taxpayers invest in new river wetland to lure salmon back
It is hoped a new $1.7 million wetland in Canterbury will improve the once-thriving salmon run in the Rakaia River.
Search and rescue drill in Tekapo
Search and rescue drill in Tekapo
A multi-agency search and rescue training exercise is scheduled in the Tekapo region this weekend, police say.
Disc golf course gets green light in Rangiora
Disc golf course gets green light in Rangiora
A disc golf course could soon open at Rangiora’s Coldstream Rd sports hub.
Little brewery wins big accolade
Little brewery wins big accolade
A small brewery and taproom that has been punching well above its weight claimed a Canterbury business award after entering for the first time.
After hours medical care on track
After hours medical care on track
After years of waiting, Rangiora’s new after-hours medical facility is on track to welcome its first patients in January.
Person critically injured in serious assault
Person critically injured in serious assault
A person with "critical injuries" has undergone surgery following a serious assault in North Canterbury on Thursday night.
Hair and beard to go for fundraiser
'I am making the most of life': Cancer sufferer's hair and beard to go for fundraiser
Canterbury pensioner Carl Petersen will soon be sporting a new look after his hair and beard are shaved off for the first time in 40 years to raise money for people living with blood cancer.
Business relief too complex
Business relief too complex
A system to help struggling Lincoln businesses apply for compensation has been criticised as too complex and likely to have little return.
Free health expo aims to promote community wellbeing
Free health expo aims to promote community wellbeing
A free expo in Culverden next week aims to connect people in North Canterbury and support their health and well-being.
Finding the good life in Selwyn
Finding the good life in Selwyn
The Selwyn District Council’s first quality of life survey gathered responses from 1338 people, and found 88% believe the district is a great place to live.
Council to stop funding swim team
Council to stop funding swim team
The Ashburton District Council has voted to stop funding the EA Networks Centre swim squad by June 28, with an "external provider" set to step in.
'Do you want a broken finger?'
'Do you want a broken finger?' 82-year-old confronts teen trouble maker
That was the no-nonsense question put to a 14-year-old caught with others banging on doors to wake up householders in a Canterbury township during the early hours of the morning.
Big search and rescue training exercise planned
Big search and rescue training exercise planned
A large number of police, army and other emergency personnel in helicopters and boats are set to descend on a Canterbury lake township this weekend.
Snake the lost penguin released
Snake the lost penguin released back into the wild
After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach last month, has been released back into the wild.
ECan prioritises coastal protection
Plea to better protect wildlife, biodiversity in Canterbury
ECan says it is still reviewing the region's coastal protection rules, but conservation groups like Forest & Bird and Greenpeace claim it is not acting fast enough to protect wildlife and biodiversity.