Star Districts

New ECan councillor hopes to bring people together

New ECan councillor hopes to bring people together

John Faulkner admits to being both ‘‘excited and apprehensive’’ as he contemplates being a new Canterbury regional councillor. With special votes still be counted, the Culverden farmer has 9764...

Trim trees now to protect electricity network - MainPower

Trim trees now to protect electricity network - MainPower

Unprecedented growth of vegetation and shelterbelts has prompted a Canterbury lines company to call for rural property owners to get trimming.

Serious injuries after SH79 crash

Five people have been injured - two seriously - after a crash that has closed the Geraldine-Fairlie Highway.

Father and son's bid to save motorcyclist

'Your efforts did not go unnoticed': Father, son tried to save Canterbury motorcyclist's life

Police have released the name of the Timaru man who died following a motorcycle crash on Saturday.

'Tonight I’m going to be…'

The 2023 winners of the County Lions of Ashburton Stars in your Eyes winners, from left, Olivia...

'Tonight I’m going to be…': Stars ready for competition

Excitement is building for Ashburton's Stars in Your Eyes competition this Friday.

New home for croquet in Kaiapoi

The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of guests when the Kaiapoi Croquet Club officially opened its new club rooms and also celebrated its 120th birthday.

Sexual assault claims at care home

The woman was receiving hospital-level care at Bainlea House in Rangiora when claims were made...

Canterbury care home took intimate photos of elderly resident after sexual assault claims

A Canterbury elderly care facility was told to improve its standards after claims a resident was sexually assaulted.

Gliddon wins Selwyn mayoral race

Lydia Gliddon has claimed victory in the Selwyn mayoral race, beating incumbent Sam Broughton by a large margin.

Person dies in Rakaia house fire

Person dies in Rakaia house fire

One person has died after a house fire in Canterbury.

Hurunui mayor re-elected unopposed

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says she can’t wait to get to work with her new council. Mrs Black was re-elected unopposed for a third term, but admits it was a nervous wait to see who would join her...

Comfortable win for new Waitaki mayor

Waitaki district mayoralty candidate Melanie Tavendale. PHOTO: BRENDON MCMAHON

Comfortable win for new Waitaki mayor

New Waitaki Mayor Melanie Tavendale says she is looking forward to taking the district in a "really positive direction".

A 'fella with a bit of nous' who became mayor

Neil Brown is swapping the mayoral chains for the tractor cab. PHOTO: JONATHAN LEASK/LDR

Neil Brown: Just a 'fella with a bit of nous' who became the mayor

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is swapping the district council office for the tractor cab - and maybe even a cruise ship if his wife Judy gets her way.

Night at the hot pools to keep rescue chopper in the air

A night under the stars in the thermal pools will aim to help the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter continue to save lives in remote communities.

Gordon to serve third term in Waimakariri

By David Hill, Local Democracy ReporterDan Gordon has won a third term as Waimakariri mayor. Mr Gordon faced a strong challenge from sitting councillor Paul Williams in campaign which at times was...