Driver dies in crash near Methven
A person has died after their vehicle crashed east of Methven in Canterbury.
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Chooks, baby girl help with new start
Living the good life after 'bovis'
It’s been a roller-coaster ride for South Canterbury farmers Kelly and Morgan Campbell since their cattle were the first in NZ to be depopulated due to Mycoplasma bovis. But they've come out the other side with a new business venture.
Public workshop to examine outdated Ashburton slogan
Public workshop to examine outdated Ashburton slogan
Ashburton district councillors will hold an open workshop with the public about replacing its old and unused “whatever it takes” slogan.
Acclaimed Cheviot Rest Home to close
'Real shock to our community': Acclaimed Nth Canterbury rest home to close
An award-winning rest home in North Canterbury will close on May 26.
Search finds monarch’s winter colony
Search for monarch’s winter colony in Lincoln finally strikes gold
After years of searching, Canterbury ecologist Mike Bowie has finally found the Liffey’s overwintering colony of monarch butterflies.
73-year-old survives light plane crash
'You have to get back on the horse' - 73yo North Canterbury plane crash survivor
Nose-diving into a paddock in a light plane has not put North Canterbury 73-year-old Alan Macdonald off flying.
Ashburton River run: Off-road fun for St John
Ashburton River run: Off-road fun for St John
Thrill-seekers will get a chance to head off-road on Sunday in the inaugural Ashburton Can-Am river run to raise money for St John ambulance.
Students' plan to enhance Methven Dog Park
Students' plan to enhance Methven Dog Park
Four students from Mount Hutt College are working on a project to enhance the Methven Dog Park and plan on providing some entertainment for the visiting canines.
Serious injuries after two-car crash near Lincoln
Serious injuries after two-car crash near Lincoln
A person was seriously injured in a two-car collision near Lincoln on Tuesday night.
Smoke from burn-off seen across North Canterbury
Smoke from 'significant' burn-off seen across North Canterbury
A helicopter has been called to help with a "significant" controlled burn-off in North Canterbury.
Rolleston St John ambulance station vandalised
Urine, food smeared on floor: Canterbury St John ambulance station vandalised
St John volunteers have been rocked by vandals trashing community rooms at an ambulance station in Canterbury.
Heart of the Mainland? Slogan ideas to be put to the people
Heart of the Mainland? Slogan ideas to be put to the people
A slogan Mayor Neil Brown's been thinking of that might encapsulate that agricultural identity of Ashburton is The Heart of the Mainland
Tools and trailer likely stolen to order
Tools and trailer likely stolen to order; Canterbury tradies advised to install alarms
A Canterbury builder who had tools and a trailer stolen, valued at about $30,000, believes thieves may be stealing to order.
Oamaru man involved in online child-porn ring imprisoned
Oamaru man involved in online child-porn ring imprisoned
An Oamaru man who ran an international online child-pornography ring has been jailed for four years.
Selwyn would recover faster than most if Alpine Fault ruptures
Selwyn would recover faster than most if Alpine Fault ruptures
Emergency planners expect the Selwyn district to bounce back quicker than other areas if the Alpine Fault ruptures - but Arthur’s Pass is likely to be evacuated in a big quake.
Councillors back move to dump Ashburton slogan
Councillors unanimously in favour of dumping 'Ashburton: Whatever it Takes' slogan
All eight elected members of the Ashburton District Council have backed a move to ditch the district's derided slogan.
Furry kittens need new homes
Plenty of furry kittens and cats needing new homes in Mid Canterbury
Can you provide a forever home to one of the cute, furry kittens or adult cats at the Mid Canterbury Animal Welfare Centre?
Hororata Glow Festival set to light up domain
Hororata Glow Festival set to light up domain
Hororata Domain is ready to glow on Saturday with a crowd of 10,000 expected at the Hororata Glow Festival.
One dead after two-vehicle collision
One dead after two-vehicle collision in North Canterbury
A person has died and another was trapped after a crash in North Canterbury this morning.
Woman in court after violent Methven incident
Woman appears in court after violent incident in Methven
A 24-year-old woman appeared in the Christchurch District Court this morning in relation to an incident in Methven on Sunday that left a man with serious injuries.