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Copper thieves risking lives

Stealing copper on power poles is putting people at risk. Photo: North Canterbury News file image

Copper thieves risking lives

A surge in copper thefts from North Canterbury power poles is putting communities at risk, MainPower says.

Serious crash in Ashburton

Police are responding to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Bridge St and Seafield Rd in Netherby, Ashburton.

Column washes away on Rangitata River rail bridge

The Rangitata River rail bridge is missing a column. Photo: Ashburton Courier

Train crossings cancelled after Canterbury river bridge damaged

High flood waters have washed away one of the 34 piers holding up the 610-metre long rail bridge over the Rangitata River.

Why govt reforms are causing headaches for councils

The Ashburton District Council is one of the territorial authorities due to review its district...

Why govt reforms are causing headaches for councils

A swathe of government reform puts councils at risk of either wasting time and money on a new district plan, or face legal issues, writes Jonathan Leask.

Why govt reforms are causing headaches for councils

A swathe of government reform puts councils at risk of either wasting time and money on a new district plan, or face legal issues, writes Jonathan Leask.

Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed

A 610m-long rail bridge over the Rangitata River, South Canterbury, sags after flood water washed...

Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed

A key rail connection being severed by a washed away pier is "another warning shot" investment is needed in South Island infrastructure, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says.

Bid to move military museum to Rolleston

Burnham’s military museum could be moved to Rolleston – but it would come with a very expensive price tag.

Bowlers roll up in support of Naomi

Naomi Argyle and her dad John were discharged from hospital last week. Photo: Supplied

Bowlers roll up in support of Canterbury mum with terminal cancer

Canterbury bowlers are uniting to raise funds through the sport for the daughter of one of their own.

Poachers busted for illegal pāua operation

Poachers busted for illegal pāua operation

A pair of Oamaru poachers have been busted after inventing fictitious birthday events to gather pāua which they sold illegally online.

'Gently relentless' approach at Rangiora High

'Gently relentless' approach for Rangiora High's new associate principal

In guiding students to reach their full potential, Rangiora High School’s new associate principal likes the "gently relentless" approach.

Canterbury's golden fleece found

Winner of the black and coloured wools section, Philippa Sander of Akaroa, with her fleeces,...

'You need to feel the softness': Canterbury's golden fleece found

Sheep, goat and alpaca wool has gone under the critical eyes of the judges at the National Golden Fleece Exhibition in Rangiora.

Spotlight on rates and 'broken' funding model

Environment Canterbury is contemplating one of the highest average rates rises in the country....

Spotlight on rates and 'broken' funding model

As ratepayers face massive hikes around New Zealand, Canterbury councils are calling on the Government to help fix a "broken" funding model.

Lincoln housing development appeal dropped

Appeal to stop 1710-home housing development dropped

A bid to stop a large Carter Group housing development being built in Canterbury has come to an end.

$180,000 for weed mower

The new weed harvester is at ACL awaiting a permit from Maritime NZ. Photo: Supplied

$180,000 for weed mower

Ratepayers will cover the $180,000 cost and operation of Lake Hood’s new weed harvester, which has been imported from Canada.

Firearm targeted in ute break-in

Several ute break-ins in North Canterbury - including one in which a firearm was stolen - have police worried.

Schools forced to find solutions to roll growth

'Breaking point': Schools forced to find solutions to roll growth pressure

Some Canterbury schools are so full that one is looking at holding lessons on the grass, while another is converting a storeroom into a classroom to manage its growth.