Large fire burning through 14,000 hay bales
Canterbury fire burning through 14,000 hay bales
Fire crews near Ashburton have been battling a large rural blaze that has been burning through about 14,000 hay bales since late Wednesday night.
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Domain transformed by glow festival
Domain transformed by glow festival
A sellout crowd of 11,000 packed Hororata Domain on Saturday for the Hororata Glow Festival.
Driver flees crash scene
Driver flees crash scene
The driver "did a runner" after losing control of their car and crashing into a Hilton Haulage truck at a Canterbury intersection.
Rents up, fewer places available
Rents up, fewer places available
The supply of rental properties in Oamaru has dropped and rents are up $65 a week, new data shows.
Fire crews still dampening down burning hay bales
Crews still dampening down hay bales as cause of large fire investigated
Two fire crews stayed overnight to monitor the site of a major hay bale blaze near Ashburton.
Teacher pulled finger and swore at students
Canterbury teacher pulled finger, swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilities
A primary teacher who made fun of pupils with learning disabilities, pulled a finger at other children and told some to “p*** off” will no longer be allowed to teach.
Grant for injecting bacteria and fungi into soil
Canterbury dairy farm wins grant for injecting beneficial bacteria and fungi in soil
A Selwyn District farm is defying convention.
Bus proposal faces the axe
Canterbury bus proposal faces axe as public balk at funding options
A Darfield to Rolleston bus service may be abandoned before it gets off the ground.
Dash-cam footage shows ambulance joy ride
Dash-cam footage shows man taking Canterbury ambulance for joy ride
The owner of a stolen ambulance is glad the vehicle wasn't damaged during a joyride around the streets of Timaru.
Canterbury council votes to form water 'coalition'
Canterbury council votes to form water 'coalition'
A Canterbury council has voted to press ahead with plans to form "a coalition of the willing" to manage local water services.
Technology issue causes speed sign fault
Is it 50 or 70km/h? Technology issue causes speed sign fault
A variable message sign designed to promote road safety in a Canterbury town has been displaying the wrong speed.
Queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The stories behind how Canterbury cats become show queens or kings are often as colourful as their fur.
Farm being converted from dairy to apples
Canterbury farm being converted from dairy to apples
A seaside dairy farm in Canterbury is being turned into an apple orchard.
Mt Hutt aiming for first May opening since 2009
Mt Hutt aiming for first May opening since 2009
Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski field is planning to open two weeks early - if weather conditions remain favourable.
Rugby coach killed in quad bike crash
Canterbury rugby coach killed in quad bike crash
A rugby coach, described as a "mentor" and "second father", has been identified as the victim of a fatal quad bike crash near Pleasant Point last week.
Person dies on fishing vessel in Timaru
Person dies on fishing vessel in Timaru
A person has died on board a fishing vessel in Canterbury.
New home for croquet club
New home for croquet club
The last stage in the development of the Courtenay Drive Croquet grounds in Kaiapoi will start soon.
Call for review of lake closure
Call for review of lake closure
Users of a popular Canterbury recreational lake are calling for a review of the closure process after undertaking their own water testing.
57-year-old man missing since Friday
57-year-old Canterbury man missing since Friday
Police are appealing for information that may help them locate a missing 57-year-old Canterbury man.
Bikes line up for show
Bikes line up for Originals Ashburton motorcycle show
Willie Little took a 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster and blinged it up with chrome.