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Council identifying risky locations as staff face rising abuse

Selwyn District Council will map high-risk locations amid a rising number of reports of inappropriate behaviour towards its staff.

Toxic chemical detected at school identified

Highly toxic chemical detected at school identified

The toxic chemical detected at an Ashburton school which led to four people being taken to hospital has been identified as hydrogen cyanide.

Young actor's TV role a big opportunity

'Super proud': Young actor's TV role a big opportunity

A performing arts student from Canterbury hopes a 20-line appearance on NZ’s longest-running soap will help launch her acting career.

Train stopped at Arthur’s Pass after medical emergency

The Tranz Alpine train had to be stopped and was delayed for more than two hours after a passenger suffered a medical emergency.

Meet NZ's top NCEA physics scholar

Reuben Foulds with Kaiapoi High School principal Jason Reid. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Meet NZ's top NCEA physics scholar

A North Canterbury student has been named New Zealand’s "top scholar" in physics.

Builder avoids jail time for killing hunter

Canterbury builder avoids jail time after he shot and killed hunter on Stewart Island

The family of a young man shot and killed by a 39-year-old Canterbury hunter on Stewart Island last year say his failure to identify his target has left them facing a "lifetime of hell".

Booming population drives up ambulance calls

Rolleston ambulance call-outs are increasing. PHOTO: ST JOHN

Booming population drives up ambulance calls

A fast-growing Canterbury town's ambulance service is busier than ever, with call-outs increasing by 55% since 2020.

Surge in copper wire thefts from power lines

Surge in copper wire thefts from electricity network costs $512k

A Canterbury district has seen a big spike in thieves risking electrocution for a few dollars of copper.

The fishing competition with no fish

The fishing competition with no fish - but $60k in prizes

For the first time in 40 years, no fish were weighed in at the Rakaia Fishing Competition due to woefully low numbers of salmon in the river. But $60,000 in prizes were given away to the 400 people who entered.

New principal in job for 'the long haul'

Cheviot Area School has struggled to retain experienced staff in recent years, but its new principal says she is there to stay and make it her home.

Train trial to test demand for service

Selwyn-Christchurch train trial to test demand for service

A commuter rail service between Selwyn townships and Christchurch is being investigated by a community board, with planning under way for a one-off trial later this year.

Teen basketballer bound for Las Vegas

Canterbury teenager Sophie Braas has been selected for a NZ under-17 girls basketball team to play a tournament in the bright lights of Las Vegas.

Plan to drop SH1 speed limit gains support

The Hurunui District Council is backing a proposal to reduce the speed limit on SH1 south of...

Plan to drop speed limit on stretch of SH1 gains momentum

Reducing the speed limit on State Highway 1 south of Amberley from 80km/h to 60km/h or even 50km/h will improve safety, the Hurunui District Council says.

Arrest after van owner crashes down bank

The van wound up down a bank. Photo: NZ Police

Arrest after van owner crashes down bank

A man has been charged following a burglary in Christchurch that ended with a trailer detaching and the van crashing down a bank near Amberley, police say.

Lake Tekapo faces accommodation squeeze

'Daylight robbery': Some hotels, B&Bs charging $2400 a night to stay at Lake Tekapo

An influx of international tourists over Lunar New Year is intensifying Lake Tekapo's accommodation crunch and leading to higher prices, which some local business operators worry may scare other visitors away.

'They call me The Weather Man'

The Weather Man has been recording the wind, rain and temperature in Ashburton for 19 years. But now Graham Taylor has retired from running his own meteorology station in the town.

State Highway 8 reopens after serious crash

State Highway 8 reopens after serious crash

The Lindis Pass has reopened after being closed for several hours following a crash that left a person seriously injured early today.

Festival to be electric opportunity

Timaru-born musician Caitlin Bradley (CAITLIN) will be performing on the main stage at Electric...

Festival to be electric opportunity

A Timaru-born musician is set to take to the main stage at the biggest festival in Australasia this weekend.

'Snake' the penguin fattened up after beach rescue

Snake the erect crested penguin on Wakanui Beach. Photo: Desmond Downs / Facebook

'Snake' the penguin fattened up after beach rescue

A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.

$208k public loo upgrade criticised

The two flush toilets at Lake Heron will be replaced with dry-vault toilets. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

'Ridiculous': Lake users criticise $208k public loo upgrade

A $208,000 revamp of the public toilet block at Canterbury's Lake Heron will see the three flush loos and urinal upgraded to two unisex dry vault toilets.

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