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Electric vehicle charging station explodes

Authorities are investigating this morning after an electric vehicle charging station exploded in North Canterbury yesterday.

Contaminated Banks Peninsula beaches prompt warning

Water quality at Takamatua Bay and Akaroa's main beach has been deemed not suitable for...

Contaminated Banks Peninsula beaches prompt warning

People are being told not to swim or eat shellfish at some Banks Peninsula beaches.

Hail damage devastates vege crops in Canterbury

Brian Leadley checking for hail damage at his mid-Canterbury property. Photo: Supplied

Hail damage devastates vege crops in Canterbury

The intense hailstorms in Canterbury have caused widespread damage to crops, including vegetables destined for the home and international markets.

Truck stuck under bridge third incident

A Conroy Removals truck became stuck under the Humber St rail bridge in Oamaru yesterday after it...

Truck stuck under bridge third incident

A truck was lodged under a bridge in Oamaru - the latest of three similar incidents at the Humber St rail bridge since 2014.

Storm-damaged Selwyn Aquatic Centre re-opens

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre was damaged in a storm on Wednesday.

Storm-damaged Selwyn Aquatic Centre re-opens

The Selwyn Aquatic Centre re-opened on Friday morning after a storm damaged its ceiling, causing the facility to close.

Car yards counting high cost

Cars parked at Pykes Auto, in Timaru. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Car yards counting high cost

Insurers could dodge millions of dollars in claims this week as hard-hit South Canterbury car yards find themselves underinsured for hail damage.

One dead after light plane crash in Canterbury

One person has died following a light plane crash at Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.

Doyleston water clear of E. coli - district council

There is now no sign of E. coli in the Doyleston water supply.

Doyleston water clear of E. coli - district council

Residents in Doyleston no longer need to boil their water.

Canterbury man killed in rockfall named

The accident happened at O'Sullivan's Bridge just before 2pm. Photo: Google Maps

Canterbury man killed in rockfall named

Police have released the name of the Canterbury man who died after his vehicle was struck by a falling boulder near Murchison.

Police abandon chase in North Canterbury

Police abandon chase in North Canterbury

A police pursuit was abandoned in North Canterbury on Wednesday morning.

Waimak council takes international award for quake recovery

The recently opened BMX track in the Kaiapoi red zone.

Waimak council takes international award for quake recovery

The Waimakariri District Council's innovative approach to earthquake recovery planning has been declared world-leading, with the project taking top honours in an international planning award.

'Severe weather warning' lifted for Christchurch

The MetService has lifted a severe weather warning for Christchurch. The warning was issued at 2.30pm on Wednesday after the MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near Rakaia and...

Election boundary shake up on cards for Canterbury

Proposed changes to the electoral boundaries may see the Port Hills electorate re-named the Banks...

Election boundary shake up on cards for Canterbury

A number of changes have been proposed for Canterbury's electoral boundaries.

Celebrations mark 150 years at school

Loburn School principal Stuart Priddy with pupils during celebrations on Pet Day at the school...

Celebrations mark 150 years at school

A flowering cherry tree has been planted in the grounds of Loburn School to mark the school's 150th anniversary.

Take a look around this well known Canterbury garden

David Ford under a wisteria arch in his Tinwald garden.

Take a look around this well known Canterbury garden

David Ford is inviting the community to take a walk around his impressive Tinwald garden and any donations will be passed to the Mid Canterbury Cancer Society.