One dead in Methven quad-bike crash
A person is dead after their quad-bike rolled in rural Canterbury last night.
Districts
Grocery operation expands
Independent grocery store opens near Countdown
An independent Oamaru supermarket has opened a second store 200m from Countdown, but the owner says he has no intention to compete with the giant.
Student gains top honours at military camp
Student gains top honours as volunteer at Burnham Military Camp
Rangiora student Jamie-Lee Rogers was expecting her experience at Burnham Military Camp to be tough and strict with lots of people yelling in her face.
School milestone celebrated
School milestone celebrated with cake - and a trip down memory lane
Former pupils and staff came together for a special celebration to mark Kaiapoi Borough School's 150-year milestone.
Driver walks away from crash unscathed
Driver walks away from crash unscathed
A driver walked away unscathed after their car crashed through a barrier in North Otago.
North Canterbury a popular place to live
North Canterbury a popular place to live
The Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils are continuing to process high numbers of consents for new houses, as the housing boom shows no signs on letting up.
Classic motorcycles take to the track
Classic motorcycles take to the track
The ninth annual Classic Action Motorcycle Sports Totalspan Southern Classic saw some of NZ's top riders come together in Timaru to share their passion for old school bikes.
Santa parade to be bigger than ever
Get ready for the biggest Santa parade yet, says organiser
The Ashburton Santa Parade on Saturday promises to be the biggest yet as the number of entries, most of which are floats, has "snowballed".
Leukaemia strikes twice at preschool
Leukaemia strikes twice at Canterbury preschool
Cancer has struck a Temuka preschool twice in less than a year.
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
A proposed hot pool and spa complex on Kaikōura's waterfront could be bigger than originally planned.
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure.
Big Toot for Tucker drive in Rolleston
'Keep that momentum going': Big Toot for Tucker drive in Rolleston
The army, fire brigade, police and ambulance staff have been out in force to collect donations for the Toot for Tucker drive.
Concerns over impact of 4WDs on vulnerable birds
Concerns over impact of 4WDs on vulnerable birds nesting at Canterbury river
Canterbury organisations committed to protecting vulnerable native birds nesting at the Ashley Rakahuri River have grave fears for their survival with Crate Day looming.
Residents caught off guard by parking fines
Residents caught off guard by parking fines
People across Selwyn have been hit with parking fines as the district council ramps up its enforcement.
One dead after Hurunui crash
One dead after Hurunui crash
A person has died in a single-vehicle crash in North Canterbury.
Massive solar farm plan for South Canterbury
Massive solar farm plan for South Canterbury
A $600 million solar farm planned for the Mackenzie Basin could power up to 100,000 homes - and ticks every box, its backers say.
High school western returns to the screen
Cowboys from Canterbury: High school western returns to the screen
A spoof western movie, made by a group of Canterbury high school students in the 1980s and screened in 18 countries, is getting a relaunch.
Illegal rubbish dumping rife across the region
'A cost to ratepayers': Illegal rubbish dumping rife across the region
A North Canterbury community is being urged to report any suspicious activity after rubbish was dumped next to the Cust River.
Boy racers caught on camera causing havoc
Fed up resident snaps boy racers wreaking havoc on Canterbury park
Residents of a quiet street are fed up with boy racers using the area as their personal playground.
Keep a lid on Crate Day party, police warn
Keep a lid on Crate Day party, police warn
Police are keeping an eye on a planned Crate Day event at a Canterbury river.