Covid-19: Canterbury hits 90% fully vaccinated milestone
The Canterbury DHB area has today reached the 90 per cent fully vaccinated milestone.
Mid Canterbury
Funds to clean up Methven Cemetery
Funds to clean up Methven Cemetery
Additional funding has been given to finish cleaning up Methven Cemetery after it was closed in September following severe winds.
Methven's Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa opened
Methven's Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa opened
The long-awaited Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa in Methven have been officially opened.
Christmas cheer for Ashburton street
Christmas cheer for Ashburton street
David and Margaret Van Tongeren may be down-scaling their Christmas house this year - but you can still expect a spectacular festive scene when they open it up to the public on December 1.
Canterbury cocaine bust: Arrested Colombians named for the first time
Canterbury cocaine bust: Arrested Colombians named for the first time
The Colombian nationals charged by police after they uncovered an alleged cocaine smuggling ring have been named for the first time.
Police name man killed in crash near Ashburton
Police name man killed in crash near Ashburton
Police have named the man who died following a crash in Mid Canterbury last Thursday.
Conflicting rules around school vaccine mandate
Conflicting rules around school vaccine mandate 'incredibly challenging' - principal
The principal of a Methven high school believes conflicting rules for teachers and the wider school community leaves some question marks around the vaccination mandate for teachers.
Alcohol's big role in Mid Canterbury crashes
Alcohol's big role in Mid Canterbury crashes
An Ashburton councillor is dismayed that the influence of alcohol has been highlighted as part and parcel with serious road crashes in Mid Canterbury.
'Adventure therapy' key tool for new Methven youth mentor
'Adventure therapy' key tool for new Methven youth mentor
Methven’s new youth mentor Brad Olsen is using 'adventure therapy' to build up young people's resilience and confidence.
Veteran firefighter takes over top job at station
Veteran firefighter takes over top job at station
Debs Stilgoe-Brooker has become the first woman appointed to a fire chief role in Canterbury.
Parent shocked after investigation clears teacher
Parent shocked after investigation clears Ashburton teacher of abuse allegations
An investigation has cleared an Ashburton College teacher of bullying allegations - but it has shocked a parent who withdrew her child from the school.
'Bro I'm going to die tonight'
'Bro I'm going to die tonight': Teen's text before crash that killed Canterbury sisters
One of two sisters killed in a crash on the Port Hills in 2019 messaged a friend seconds before the fatal incident to say, "Bro I'm going to die tonight" and added, "Haven't gone so fast around Port Hills before".
'Small and nimble': Mini fixation has big impact
'Small and nimble': Mini fixation has big impact
Canterbury car enthusiast James Storey has had a fixation with the classic two-door mini for years.
Iconic holiday destination to open doors
Iconic holiday destination to open doors
Members of the public will get the opportunity to explore the Rangitata North Huts fishing village at an open day next month.
Ashburton crime fighter shares his story
From undercover cop to international investigator: Ashburton crime fighter shares his story
Mark Van Leewarden has packed a lot into his life since leaving Ashburton - as well as being an undercover cop with a bounty on his head, he’s been a detective, a barrister and top international fraud investigator.
Holiday driver behaviour disappoints police
Holiday driver behaviour disappoints police
Police are disappointed with the driving behaviour over the long weekend in which four people were killed on South Island roads.
Motorcyclist dead after Rakaia River bridge crash
Motorcyclist dead after Rakaia River bridge crash
A motorcyclist is dead after being involved in a crash with a truck in Canterbury this morning.
Unvaccinated Canterbury doctor quits
Unvaccinated Canterbury doctor quits: 'My conscience means more than my career'
A Mid Canterbury GP who spoke at an anti-lockdown rally on Saturday has resigned after the Government made the Covid-19 vaccine compulsory for doctors.
Hot pools set to open in a month
Hot pools set to open in a month
The Covid lockdown and supply chain issues have delayed the opening of Methven’s new thermal pools and spa until next month.
Natural world through a microscope
Natural world through a microscope
Visitors to the Ashburton Art Gallery can immerse themselves in the natural world from a microscopic perspective.