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Doctor told dad of two 'there were no red flags' before tumour found

A doctor dismissed a Blenheim patient with a fast-growing tumour that has now been flagged as a potentially terminal cancer.

Motorcyclist killed in Canterbury crash named

Motorcyclist killed in Canterbury crash named

The motorcyclist who died at the scene of a crash in the Mackenzie District has been named.

Rescue chopper service unveils new state-of-the-art simulator

Christchurch is now home to one of the world’s most advanced rescue helicopter simulators, marking a major leap forward in aviation training for the region.

Ashburton a 'piggy in the middle' of local government reforms - councillor

Ashburton a 'piggy in the middle' of local government reforms - councillor

District councillor Russell Ellis has given a grave interpretation of Ashburton’s position in the local government reforms: "We are screwed".

Treatment may save Maddie’s life

Maddie relies on a hemodialysis machine every night to keep her alive. PHOTO: DANIEL ALVEY

Treatment may save Maddie’s life

After an 18-year battle with kidney disease, a miracle treatment may provide a Canterbury 22-year-old with a normal life.

9.57% rates rise forecast in Ashburton

9.57% rates rise forecast in Ashburton

Rising fuel costs are expected to hit Ashburton ratepayers, pushing the signalled rates rise out from 8.71% to 9.57%.

Retro-style espresso bar opens in Kaiapoi

Ris'tretto's new retro-style espresso bar at 68 Ohoka Rd, Kaiapoi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Retro-style espresso bar opens in Kaiapoi

Christchurch coffee roastery Ris’tretto has opened a new retro-style espresso bar in Kaiapoi.

100th premier game milestone a fiesty encounter

Referee Jared Le Gros - who cut his teeth playing rugby in North Canterbury as a five-year-old - has returned to his old club to celebrate a milestone.

Australians slow to make ski field bookings

Fewer Australians making South Island ski field bookings

The Mt Hutt ski field operator is putting a slow uptake of bookings from across the Tasman down to fears of fuel-related travel disruptions.

A lifelong love of trains

When Dave Oakley was a youngster he would save his pocket money to ride trains at The Plains Railway & Historic Museum in Tinwald.

Councils start to show their cards in merger talks

The mayors are meeting to discuss potential amalgamation options. Photo: Supplied

Canterbury councils start to show their cards in merger talks

Several Canterbury councils have met to discuss how the Government's local reforms will shake-up their future.

Cameron aims high on the ice

The physicality and strategy of a fast-paced ice hockey game is what keeps Cantabrian Cameron Tobin enthused with the sport, as she aims to make the national under-18 team later this year.

One dead after crash on Selwyn property

One dead after crash on Selwyn property

One person has died after an early morning quad bike crash on a Canterbury property.

Opinion: Mayor on the Pegasus golf course zoning

Dan Gordon. Photo: Waimakariri District Council

Opinion: Mayor on the Pegasus golf course zoning

There has understandably been a high level of interest and concern from residents and the wider district about what the future may hold for the Pegasus golf course, writes Mayor Dan Gordon.

High petrol costs could fuel rates rise

High petrol costs could fuel rates rise in Waimakariri

Rising fuel prices are starting to bite as the Waimakariri District Council finalises its annual plan.

Ambulance officer earns special medals

Heather Keele and Hato Hone St John chancellor John Whitehead at a ceremony in Dunedin. PHOTO:...

Ambulance officer who conquered her doubts earns special medals

Heather Keele once suffered impostor syndrome and doubted her own ability to be an ambulance officer. Now the Mid Canterbury group operations manager's long service has been recognised by Hato Hone St John.