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Community rallies for Billy

Surrounded by his family in Weston is (from left) grandmother Karen Fraser, older brother Hamish,...

Community rallies for 2-year-old with rare brain disorder

A signed Super Rugby shirt, a holiday in Akaroa and a helicopter ride are all up for grabs at the Building Billy’s Brain fundraiser on Saturday night.

Bid to protect seabirds lands award

Bid to protect Canterbury seabirds lands award

Efforts to protect Hutton’s shearwaters from bright lights have led to a top astronomy award.

Subdivisions blamed for making floods worse

The Halswell River was at its max during rain two weeks ago. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury councillor blames subdivisions for making floods worse

There is concern that subdivisions are making flooding in parts of the Sewlyn district worse.

Half a century of service at garage and petrol station

Robbie and Judy Bruerton have said farewell after more than five decades of service at their Canterbury garage and petrol station.

Golf tournament raises $10k for charity

The 2025 Ruralco Golf Classic at the Tinwald golf course. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Golf tournament raises $10k for charity

A $10,000 donation has been made to a Canterbury rural support trust after the Ruralco Golf Classic.

Next stages of village green approved

Next stages of Amberley Village Green approved

The Hurunui District Council has given the green light for the next stages of the Amberley Village Green to start.

Overnight snow forecast for State Highway 73

MetService has issued overnight road snowfall warnings for Arthurs Pass (SH73) and Porters Pass (SH73).

Bid to get mayors to promote school attendance 'smacks of desperation'

A Canterbury school principal says asking mayors to promote school attendance ‘‘smacks of desperation’’.

Large fire burning through 14,000 hay bales

Canterbury fire burning through 14,000 hay bales

Fire crews near Ashburton have been battling a large rural blaze that has been burning through about 14,000 hay bales since late Wednesday night.

Domain transformed by glow festival

A sellout crowd of 11,000 packed Hororata Domain on Saturday for the Hororata Glow Festival.

Driver flees crash scene

The driver "did a runner" after losing control of their car and crashing into a Hilton Haulage truck at a Canterbury intersection.

Rents up, fewer places available

Rents up, fewer places available

The supply of rental properties in Oamaru has dropped and rents are up $65 a week, new data shows.

Fire crews still dampening down burning hay bales

Crews still dampening down hay bales as cause of large fire investigated

Two fire crews stayed overnight to monitor the site of a major hay bale blaze near Ashburton.

Teacher pulled finger and swore at students

Wendy Hopwood. Photo: Facebook via Open Justice

Canterbury teacher pulled finger, swore at students, made fun of kids with learning disabilities

A primary teacher who made fun of pupils with learning disabilities, pulled a finger at other children and told some to “p*** off” will no longer be allowed to teach.