‘Didn’t even hesitate’ to offer kidney to brother
‘Didn’t even hesitate’ to offer kidney to brother
When Kelvin Sadler was told he needed a kidney donor, his first question was "how do you ask people to do that?".
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Missing 80-year-old's car found near Ashburton beach
Missing 80-year-old's car found near Ashburton beach
Police have found the car belonging to missing Canterbury woman Gaynor Fleet - but there is still no sign of its 80-year-old owner.
New trial date for mum accused of murders
New trial date for mum accused of murdering her three daughters in Timaru
The trial for the woman accused of murdering her three children at their Timaru home has been scheduled for mid-2023.
Investigation into council decision-making
Investigation into Waimakariri council's decision-making behind closed doors
Waimakariri District Council's chief executive hopes an investigation into local government meetings will help boost public confidence.
Covid-19: 640 new cases, one death in Canterbury
Covid-19: 640 new cases, one death reported in Canterbury
There are 640 new community Covid cases in Canterbury today and one virus-related death has been reported in the region.
Ardgowan crash victim remembered as ‘so thoughtful’
Ardgowan crash victim remembered as ‘so thoughtful’
The man who died in a crash in Oamaru is being remembered as a fourth-generation beekeeper with a heart of gold.
Ashburton house fire believed to be suspicious
Ashburton house fire believed to be suspicious
A house fire on Hugh St in Ashburton last Thursday is believed to be suspicious.
'Accident-prone' Ardern slices hand at unveiling
'Accident-prone' Ardern slices hand during Rolleston school unveiling
With much of the political discussion centred on the Opposition's tax cut plans this week, PM Jacinda Ardern enacted a cut of her own in Rolleston on Friday.
Lincoln Voice lodges appeal
Lincoln Voice lodges appeal against 1710-section development
Lincoln residents opposed to the Plan Change 69 Lincoln South 1710-section development are lodging their appeal against the plan change today.
Resident chases youths after car break-in
'To see if I could catch them': Prebbleton man sprints after youths who broke into his car
A Prebbleton resident who spotted two youths breaking into his car chased them down the street and nabbed a phone he hopes will help identify the suspects.
Snow on the horizon this weekend
Snow on the horizon this weekend
Make the most of the warmer weather this week because temperatures are expected to plummet this weekend.
Pair killed in Oamaru crash named
Pair killed in Oamaru crash named
Police have released the names of the two people killed in a crash in Oamaru on Tuesday night.
Topp Twins: Cancer journey 'hard' but they're 'alive and kicking'
Topp Twins: Cancer journey 'hard' but they're 'alive and kicking'
Lynda and Jools Topp have spoken out about their "hard" journey with cancer, thanking their fans across the world for the support and love.
Oamaru pair confirmed as crash victims
Oamaru pair confirmed as crash victims
Police are investigating after two people were killed in a crash near Oamaru on Tuesday night.
Bill gives Ngāi Tahu right to appoint councillors
MPs in heated debate as bill gives Ngāi Tahu right to appoint ECan councillors
A bill allowing Ngāi Tahu to appoint two voting councillors to ECan was passed last night with fractious debate in Parliament about whether it will diminish or enhance democracy and whether other councils will follow suit.
What a load of bull!
What a load of bull!
Photographer Amanda King grew up a city girl in Brisbane - but her life changed dramatically when she met her Canterbury farmer husband on her OE.
Covid-19: 920 new cases, two more deaths in Canterbury
Covid-19: 920 new cases, two more deaths in Canterbury
There are 920 new cases of Covid-19 in Canterbury today and another two people with the virus have died in the region.
Kirsty Bentley: Final goodbye haunts best friend
Kirsty Bentley cold case: Murdered teen's best friend haunted by final goodbye
The best friend of murdered Ashburton schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley, who was with her hours before she disappeared, remains haunted by her final wave goodbye.
Two killed in crash near Oamaru
Two killed in crash near Oamaru
Two people died last night after a car rolled near Oamaru.
Southern Alps from orbit
Rare video of Southern Alps filmed from orbiting space station
The Southern Alps have been captured in all their snow-covered glory from the International Space Station.