Bridge announcement expected before Xmas
'Christmas present for Ashburton': Bridge announcement expected soon
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown has met with Transport Minister Simeon Brown in Wellington to discuss the town's second bridge.
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Fourth person dies after Geraldine crash
Fourth person dies after Geraldine crash
A fourth person involved in a fatal crash on State Highway 79 in Geraldine in August has died in hospital.
Bus fares could rise to $8 in Canterbury
Bus fares could rise to $8 in Canterbury
An ECan councillor says Canterbury bus fares could rise to $8 if NZTA's latest transport request is followed.
Search for missing climbers dependent on weather
Search for missing climbers on Mt Cook dependent on weather
Police are assessing the weather at Aoraki Mount Cook to decide whether search efforts for three missing climbers can resume today.
Do not drink water notice for Waimate
Do not drink water notice for Waimate
A do-not-drink notice has been issued for the water supply in Waimate, after nitrate levels breached acceptable limits after climbing for weeks.
Bad weather hampers search for missing climbers
Bad weather hampers search for missing climbers on Mt Cook
Poor weather has prevented the search for three tourists missing on Aoraki Mt Cook from resuming today.
Windswept sculpture lands at Silverstream
Windswept sculpture lands at Silverstream
Windswept is gracing a large green space on Ohoka Rd near the Silverstream village.
History safely recorded in new book
History safely recorded in new book
Several decades of history about people from Canterbury's Hawarden and Waikari townships have been tucked away safely in a new book.
Rolleston Bricksibition has a French twist
Rolleston Bricksibition has a French twist
Twenty students from Rolleston College are preparing for their first big fundraiser for an exchange trip to France in April 2026.
Cherry dog treat business breaks into US market
Cherry dog treat business breaks into US market
Entering the United States market is the cherry on top for a North Otago farming family who diversified their traditional farming operation to include dog treats.
Riders bring anti-violence message
Riders bring anti-violence message
Ahead of White Ribbon Day this week a group of motorbike riders rode into town in aid of the cause.
Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia
Four injured after jetboat flips on Rakaia
Four people have been flown to hospital after a jetboat flipped on Canterbury's Rakaia River.
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
Burnoff ‘got away’ and caused 3ha fire
A burnoff gone wrong was the cause of a vegetation fire at Waihao Downs this week.
DOC hotline accused of 'failing at-risk wildlife'
DOC hotline accused of 'failing at-risk wildlife'
A wildlife advocate says the Department of Conservation’s 0800 hotline staff told a Canterbury family to leave an injured penguin where they found it rather than seek help.
Activists to greet PM with haka
Activists to greet PM with haka
Opponents of the Treaty Principles Bill are waiting outside the Regent Cinema to greet Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during his visit to Ashburton today.
Netflix series coming to town
Netflix series coming to town
Pre-production on the Netflix series being filmed in the Waitaki district next year is full-steam ahead.
Hot pools boss to retire
Hanmer Springs hot pools boss to retire
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa manager Graeme Abbot is set to retire after 20 years in the role.
Parking wardens strike again
Car parking wardens strike again - for this!
"Blatant revenue gathering." That’s what a Lincoln man thinks about the Selwyn District Council ticketing his car for facing the wrong way while parked across the road from his home in a quiet cul-de-sac.
Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour
Cricket player banned after 'seriously offensive' behaviour
A one-match ban has been imposed on a North Otago cricketer following a code of conduct hearing about "seriously offensive" behaviour.
Demand for mobility service causes budget blowout
Demand for mobility service causes budget blowout
Growing demand for a Government-subsidised transport scheme for people with disabilities has led to budget blowout of nearly $1 million in Canterbury.