Penny-farthing club on extraordinary tour
Penny-farthing club on extraordinary tour
When people see Graeme Simpson pedalling his penny-farthing towards them, the first thing they usually ask him is "why?"
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Plunket nurse retires after 37 years of service
'Being a new mum is not an easy job': Plunket nurse retires after 37 years of dedicated service
Well-known Plunket nurse Robyn Aitken is retiring after 37 years helping Canterbury mums and babes.
Boy badly burned on school camp out of coma
Boy badly burned on school camp out of coma
The little boy who was badly burned on a school trip to a North Canterbury adventure camp has started to talk again - but still has a long recovery ahead including a seven-hour surgery.
Rangiora school ditches modern learning environment
Rangiora school ditches modern learning environment
A Canterbury high school is spending more than $1 million to convert one of its newest open-plan classrooms back to single rooms.
Goose picks up the scent to help rescue hikers
Goose picks up the scent to help rescue hikers
Two walkers who became lost in the hills above South Canterbury owe their rescue - and maybe even their lives - to a furry four-legged volunteer named Goose.
Jockey takes life by the reins
Jockey takes life by the reins
Former career jockey Jason Laking has hung up his saddle and thrown away the scales to mentor the next generation of top Canterbury riders.
Person taken into custody after house fire
Person taken into custody after house fire
A person has been taken into custody after a house fire in Oamaru on Monday night.
Tributes for biker killed on Pike River ride
Canterbury biker killed on Pike River memorial ride remembered as 'giant gentleman'
A Kaiapoi motorcyclist who died on a Pike River mine disaster memorial ride at the weekend has been remembered as an exceptional man with a heart of gold.
Town goes back in time
Town goes back in time
The people of Oamaru hopped in a time machine over the weekend.
Fire vehicle crashes on way to fish and chip shop blaze
Fire vehicle crashes on way to fish and chip shop blaze
A Fire and Emergency NZ support vehicle has crashed on its way to fight a blaze in a block of shops in the Mackenzie district this morning.
House threatened by large scrub fire
House threatened by large scrub fire
A house was threatened by a large scrub fire in Oamaru yesterday.
Pass reopened after motorcyclist killed in crash
Pass reopened after motorcyclist killed in crash
A motorcyclist has died and another person was injured in a crash that closed the main inland route between Canterbury and Otago for much of Sunday.
'Wholly irresponsible': Health watchdog slams anti-vax doctor
'Wholly irresponsible': Health watchdog slams anti-vax doctor
A doctor issued medical certificates to some patients, stating the Covid vaccine would not be suitable for them, despite having no sufficient evidence to back up the claim.
One killed in Selwyn crash
One killed in Selwyn crash
Police have confirmed one person is dead following a crash on State Highway 1 near Selwyn.
Concerns over plan to expand business
Residents worried plan to expand ag business will create 'eyesore'
A large agriculture business' plan to expand its operation on the outskirts of Rolleston has nearby residents worried it will end up being an “eyesore”.
More details emerge about youth facility incident
More details emerge about attempted breakout at Rolleston youth facility
A review into the stand-off on the roof of a Rolleston youth justice facility in February has revealed more information about the attempted breakout.
Glow in the Park future reliant on sponsorship
Glow in the Park future reliant on sponsorship
The future of Ashburton's Glow in the Park light festival may rely on more sponsorship as the cost of running the event potentially rises from $60,000 to as much as $100,000.
Funeral mourner 'almost seven times' legal limit
Driver's breath alcohol 'almost seven times' legal limit after funeral
A woman caught driving while allegedly almost seven times the legal alcohol limit told police she had been drinking wine at a funeral.
Which Ashburton councillors missed the most meetings?
Which Ashburton councillors missed the most meetings?
Two Ashburton district councillors have missed a quarter of council meetings over the past year - one of whom has only been a councillor since May.
No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year
No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year
The fate of the proposed 'flyride' tourist attraction in Hanmer Springs will now not be known until next year.
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