Vote for your favourite Christmas lights display
Vote for your favourite Christmas lights display
The Rangiora and Kaiapoi Christmas Lights Map has introduced a People's Choice award for the best display.
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Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall
Couple open 'fresh, local and seasonal' produce store in old hall
Fresh, local and seasonal. That has been the vision behind the Totara Store, which opens its doors this week.
Waimakariri economy growing
Waimakariri economy growing
The latest data shows the Waimakariri district's economy is growing, albeit modestly.
Ashburton dumps learning hub plan
Ashburton dumps learning hub plan
Plans for a $50,000 feasibility study into a proposed learning hub have been scrapped in favour of investigating ways to increase “the vibrancy” of the Ashburton CBD.
Espionage, intrigue in Ashburton author's latest book
Espionage, intrigue in Ashburton author's latest book
The espionage and intrigue surrounding the Mr Is School for Spies has been solved in the latest tale by Ashburton author, Rachel Booth.
Smoke alarms warn occupants
Smoke alarms warn occupants
The value of smoke alarms was illustrated during an incident at a Canterbury home.
'Brazen' tagger from Nth Canterbury nabbed
'Brazen' tagger from Nth Canterbury nabbed
A "brazen" tagger responsible for more than 500 tags in Kaikoura, Canterbury and Dunedin has been arrested.
Heat to go on in parts of Canterbury
Heat to go on in parts of Canterbury
Parts of Canterbury are set to hit temperatures of 30 degrees tomorrow as northwesterly winds drive up the temperature for eastern parts of the South Island.
Woman killed in Canterbury crash with Swiss named
Woman killed in Canterbury crash with Swiss named
Police have named the woman who died in crash in which a Swiss man has admitted a charge of careless driving.
Warnings for Hooker Valley track 'ignored'
Warnings for Hooker Valley track 'ignored'
Hikers are risking their lives daily venturing into closed areas of a popular Canterbury national park track, where construction and explosive work is under way to build a new bridge, Doc says.
Suspicious approach by man on Canterbury beach
Suspicious approach by man on Canterbury beach
Police are appealing for help after a suspicious approach by a man left a woman shaken on a Canterbury beach.
Crash closes part of Canterbury highway
Crash closes part of Canterbury highway
Three people are believed to be injured after a crash that has closed part of a Canterbury highway.
Wrong kind of leaks found in wastewater system
Wrong kind of leaks found in Selwyn wastewater system
Stormwater has been flowing into the Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rolleston during heavy rain, breaching the council’s own bylaws.
'Crate day' revellers warned to watch out for nesting birds
'Crate day' revellers warned to watch out for nesting birds
Environment Canterbury staff are bracing themselves for "crate day" on Saturday, when four-wheel-drive enthusiasts spend the day drinking with friends on local riverbeds and beaches.
Get ready for the Kaiapoi Christmas parade
Get ready for the Kaiapoi Christmas parade
North Canterbury will herald in the festive season on Saturday with the Kaiapoi Christmas Carnival & Santa Parade.
Emotional guilty plea after fatal crash
Swiss national makes emotional guilty plea after fatal Canterbury crash
A Swiss national wiped away tears as he pleaded guilty to a careless driving charge following a fatal crash in Canterbury on November 19.
One dies after being pulled from water near Twizel
One dies after being pulled from water near Twizel
One person has died in a water-related incident near Twizel this morning, police say.
Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
'It just didn’t feel right this place was shut': Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
The Hurunui Hotel's owners have taken it off the market after failing to find a buyer, and have instead moved to their backup plan - leasing the business for the next three years to an experienced bar manager.
Crash-prone rail bridge to be fixed by Christmas
Canterbury's crash-prone rail bridge to be fixed by Christmas
Repairs will finally begin on the Tinwald Viaduct in Canterbury next week, almost four months since it was closed after being struck by an excavator being towed on a trailer.
Water testing raises nitrate concerns
Water testing raises concerns over nitrate levels
Greenpeace has highlighted concerns about two urban water supplies in Canterbury after its testing showed high nitrate levels.