Farmers want Labour to govern alone: Fed Farmers
Farmers want Labour to govern alone: Fed Farmers
Farmers are anxiously waiting to see whether or not Labour will choose to govern alone or bring in the Green Party.
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Blaze unlike any other seen in NZ, fire researcher says
Blaze unlike any other seen in NZ, fire researcher says
The fire that gutted Lake Ohau Village is unlike anything New Zealand has ever experienced, a fire researcher says after scouring the scene.
'Expecting a big crowd': Show must go on in Amberley
'Expecting a big crowd': Show must go on in Amberley
The Amberley A&P Association will proceed with its annual show on October 31.
Trike trade gains traction as roadshow rolls into town
Trike trade gains traction as roadshow rolls into town
The Trikes NZ roadshow rolled into the Ashburton this week, showcasing trikes of all shapes, sizes and price tags.
More snow forecast for South Island passes
More snow forecast for South Island passes
Another late snowfall is set to descend overnight on the South Island's alpine passes.
Random act of unkindness: Nasty shock after walking the dog
Random act of unkindness: Nasty shock after walking the dog
An Oamaru woman was the victim of a random act of unkindness when she took her dog for a walk yesterday.
Asparagus grower stung $50k for underpaying staff
Canterbury asparagus grower must pay nearly $50,000 in owed wages to workers
A Canterbury asparagus grower has been stung nearly $50,000 for underpaying staff.
CBD work unearths old fuel tank
CBD work unearths old fuel tank
A buried fuel tank from the mid-20th century has been unearthed during a renewal project in the centre of Ashburton.
Duck was out, ball went in, eggs fine - no yolk
Duck was out, ball went in, eggs fine - no yolk
After teeing off for his first shot of the day on Sunday, Michael de Buyzer watched his golf ball take an unfortunate turn.
Snow falling in parts of Canterbury, Te Anau wakes to sub-zero temps
Snow falling in parts of Canterbury, Te Anau wakes to sub-zero temps
Snow is falling in parts of Canterbury as the South Island plunges back down to sub-zero temperatures as yet another icy blast sweeps up the country.
Kea could learn to detect 1080 poison to keep them safe
Kea could learn to detect 1080 poison to keep them safe
A discovery that kea might be able to learn to detect toxic 1080 bait by how it looks could be a breakthrough in teaching them not to eat it.
Missing Canterbury woman: Police appeal for information
Missing Canterbury woman: Police appeal for information
Police are appealing to the public for information about a missing Canterbury woman.
Shape of the Selwyn district’s housing could change
Shape of the Selwyn district’s housing could change
Higher density housing developments could be built in Selwyn's town centres if the district council adopts the draft District Plan.
Search for missing South Island woman suspended
Missing Marlborough woman Melissa Ewings: Police officially suspend search after 24 days
Twenty-four days after beekeeper Melissa Ewings went for a walk and never returned, police have officially suspended their search.
Astronomy group marks 50 years of gazing at Canterbury night sky
Astronomy group marks 50 years of gazing at Canterbury night sky
Stargazers associated with a Canterbury astronomy group have been checking out the night sky for the past 50 years.
Gym fans take over business
Gym fans take over business
Regular exercise has transformed the lives of Canterbury couple Stu and Debbie Phipps so when the opportunity to own the gym they’ve been using for the past six years came along they jumped at it.
Northern Corridor work impresses mayor
'It’s going to be a game-changer': Northern Corridor work impresses mayor
Canterbury mayors and councillors have checked in on progress at the Christchurch Northern Corridor, with one mayor saying he was "really impressed" with the work.
Lake Ohau Rd reopens after fire
Long road to recovery: Lake Ohau Rd reopens with limited access after fire
Lake Ōhau Rd has been reopened to the public - but access to the fire-stricken village remains restricted to residents only.
Controversy over plan to ban vehicles from some beaches
Controversy over plan to ban vehicles from some beaches
A Canterbury University survey aims to inform a controversial plan to ban vehicles from some upper South Island beaches.
South Canterbury shearer celebrates milestone
South Canterbury shearer celebrates milestone
A South Canterbury farmer has become the first person in the world to win 100 blade-shearing finals.