Mild winter delays start of ski season
The warm start to winter and driest May in Christchurch's recorded history have caused difficult snow-making conditions.
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Suspects in 'suspicious' school fire identified
Suspects in 'suspicious' school fire identified
Police are treating a large fire which ripped through trees at Waitaki Boys' High in Oamaru as suspicious.
Charges laid after salmon statue vandalised
Charges laid after salmon statue vandalised
A 35-year-old man has been charged after the famous salmon statue next to State Highway 1 in Canterbury was defaced during an environmental protest.
Catching a wave at the hot pools
Catching a wave at the hot pools
A new $4m surfing experience is scheduled to open at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa in October.
One dead after crash involving two trucks on SH1
One dead after crash involving two trucks on SH1
A person has died in hospital after a truck caught fire following a serious crash on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury.
Pak'nSave chicken meals recalled
Pak'nSave Rangiora chicken meals recalled
A "Death by Chicken" burger and Chicken Katsu Garden Salad sold by Pak'nSave Rangiora have been recalled due to safety concerns.
Paralympian still going the distance
Canterbury Paralympian still going the distance
For the second year in a row, Rangiora Paralympian Evan Clulee exceeded his goals in the nationwide Heart Foundation MyMarathon fundraiser.
Homeowners call for Ashburton builder to be barred
Homeowners call for Ashburton builder to be barred
People in Ashburton are calling for a builder to be barred from future work, saying they have lost tens of thousands of dollars on unfinished jobs.
Person dies after incident at Canterbury council pool
Person dies after incident at Canterbury council pool
A swimmer has died in hospital after being pulled from a public pool in Rangiora.
Fire near Waitaki Boys' High threatens structure
Fire near Waitaki Boys' High threatens structure
Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' High School in Oamaru.
Skullet man’s rise to fame
'Mum is not a fan': Skullet man’s rise to fame
Does this Canterbury first XV rugby player have the greatest hairstyle in New Zealand?
Plane makes 'hard landing' in Rangiora
Plane makes 'hard landing' in Rangiora
Emergency services were called after a small plane got into trouble at the Rangiora Airfield.
Collision involving ute and truck in Oamaru
Collision involving ute and truck in Oamaru
Emergency services were called to a collision involving a truck and a ute in Oamaru this morning.
'Nefarious' landlord before Tribunal over rental
'Nefarious' Canterbury landlord back before Tribunal over rental
Landlord Donna Miers, who was once described as having "nefarious conduct" by a Tenancy Tribunal adjudicator, has found herself back before the tribunal.
Family search globe to save son
Canterbury family's global search to save 5-year-old 'zebra' child
A Canterbury family has been forced into a worldwide search for a medical diagnosis for their young son after New Zealand doctors initially dismissed his symptoms as autism.
Ashburton player bags monster $28.2m Lotto haul
Ashburton player bags monster $28.2m Lotto haul
A Lotto player from Ashburton is $28.2 million richer after winning Powerball first division in last night's draw.
Roundabout first, as Ashburton bridge work begins
Roundabout first, as Ashburton bridge work begins
The $144 million construction of Ashburton's second bridge is set to kick off with a six-month project to install a roundabout at the awkward intersection leading onto the high-traffic bridge.
Sentenced over sex act in Oamaru public toilet
Sentenced over sex act in Oamaru public toilet
An Oamaru man performed a sex act while watching a 15-year-old boy using a public toilet, the court has heard.
Street booze ban possible to cork uni students
Street booze ban possible to cork uni students
Problems with university students could see a liquor ban imposed on a Canterbury town.
Three taken to hospital after Canterbury crash
Three taken to hospital after Canterbury crash
Three people were taken to Christchurch Hospital after a crash near Rangiora on Tuesday.