Synlait Milk boss resigns
Synlait Milk boss resigns
The head of Synlait Milk has abruptly resigned after less than three years in the job.
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Moderate injuries after Victorian precinct crash
Moderate injuries after Victorian precinct crash
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A person has suffered moderate injuries after a car crash in Oamaru's Victorian precinct.
Kenny’s gourmet sausages: Ashburton butcher back in business
Kenny’s gourmet sausages: Ashburton butcher back in business
An Ashburton-born and bred butcher is back into the meat business and going gourmet - German-style.
Ashburton jet boat crash: Pair convicted and fined
Ashburton jet boat crash: Pair convicted and fined
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A horror jet boat crash on a scenic South Island lake has ended with two men convicted and fined in the Christchurch District Court.
Dangerously dry conditions continue
Dangerously dry conditions continue
Christchurch's total monthly rainfall for March was 19mm - just 41 per cent of the normal amount for this time of year.
Corrections staff member dies at Christchurch Men's Prison
Corrections staff member dies at Christchurch Men's Prison
A staff member at Christchurch Men's Prison died suddenly while undertaking a physical readiness assessment on Wednesday.
Cancer photo cards turn heads
Cancer photo cards turn heads
The Mid Canterbury centre of the Cancer Society has launched a new greeting card fundraising campaign with local photographer Nel Davison.
Bid to become the fastest Kiwi on a motorbike
Bid to become the fastest Kiwi on a motorbike
Phil Garrett hopes to finally become the fastest person on a motorcycle in NZ this weekend when he makes the attempt in Ashburton.
Quake sets firmer foundations for Kaikōura infrastructure assets
Quake sets firmer foundations for Kaikōura infrastructure assets
Kaikōura is better placed than most districts when it comes to the cost of renewing old pipes and roads - largely because of the 2016 earthquake, a council report says.
Sell-out expected for Selwyn Sounds
Sell-out expected for Selwyn Sounds
"It’s going to be a full house," said Selwyn Sounds promoter David Parlane ahead of the event on Saturday.
Meeting over nitrate levels in drinking water
Bowel cancer risk: Meeting hears concerns over nitrate levels in Canterbury water
More than 100 people attended a meeting at Burnside High to discuss the level of nitrates in Canterbury's drinking water.
Kidnap book launch cancelled
Kidnap book launch cancelled
A book detailing the impact one of North Otago’s most notorious crimes had on one of its participant’s family has stirred up controversy in the community almost 40 years on.
Several rescues in South Island over Easter
Several rescues in South Island over Easter
The first was a year 13 high school student who was airlifted out after suffering a medical event during a school tramp near Twizel.
Ski company needs staff for transtasman bubble
Ski company needs staff for transtasman bubble
The company that runs Mt Hutt, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables plans to hire another 200-300 staff to cater for Australian and NZ customers this winter.
Carolyn walks off weight
Young mum takes up challenge to walk off weight, raise money for Plunket
Carolyn Macey-Rai’s personal health has never been better since taking on a challenge to improve it.
Tyre fire accused named for first time
Man accused of torching Amberley tyre pile named
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A man charged with arson after a massive fire at a North Canterbury tyre stockpile can be named for the first time.
Principal calls for better management of phones
Principal calls for better management of phones
A Mid Canterbury school principal believes the use of phones in schools needs to be carefully managed.
Mt Aspiring mystery solved, more than 40 years on
Mt Aspiring mystery solved, more than 40 years on
Human remains found in Mt Aspiring National Park have been identified as those of an Australian man who went missing more than 40 years ago.
Council email reminds dog owners to pick up poo
Council email reminds dog owners to pick up poo
Selwyn’s canine population is increasing - and so is the amount of dog poo in domains and reserves.
Methven school to review phones after student suspended
Methven school to review phones after student suspended
The use of cellphones at a Methven high school is under scrutiny after a student allegedly filmed one of their peers without their permission.