Toxic algae warning lifted for Lake Pegasus
A health warning about toxic blue-green algae in Canterbury's Lake Pegasus has now been lifted.
North Canterbury
Dad who killed young son in crash released
Canterbury dad who killed young son in crash released from jail
Niklas Gebhardt was sent to prison for manslaughter after causing the death of his six-year-old son in a high-speed crash near the Rangiora Racecourse in 2019.
War hospital brought back to life
War hospital brought back to life
The Soldiers’ Block in the old Queen Mary Hospital grounds at Hanmer Springs was brought back to life during its official opening.
Man who died after SH7 crash named
Man who died after SH7 crash named
The man who died after a crash in North Canterbury last week has been named.
Work to start on after-hours medical centre
Work to start on long-awaited Rangiora after-hours medical centre
After years of delays, a South Island healthcare provider is finally ready to build a new after-hours medical facility in Rangiora.
New classrooms for Canterbury school
Six new classrooms to open at Canterbury school
Pupils at a fast-growing Canterbury co-educational school will move into their new classrooms next week.
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
North Canterbury community stalwart dies
North Canterbury community stalwart dies
A North Canterbury man with a passion for his community, rugby and trotting, who overcame many obstacles in his life, has died peacefully.
One dead after serious crash
One dead after serious crash
One person has died after a serious crash in Rangiora this morning.
Choir hits the high notes but still 'short of men'
Choir hits the high notes but still 'short of men'
The Rangiora Community Choir continues to hit the high notes, despite some bumps in the road over the years.
Court deadline looms for Oxford landfill
Court deadline looms for Oxford landfill
The fate of a controversial proposed landfill in Canterbury could be known soon.
Anzac blanket took two years to craft
Anzac blanket took two years to craft
An intricately crafted Anzac memorial blanket has brought the residents of a North Canterbury retirement village together to remember those lost in battle.
School's redwood named tree of the year
School's redwood named tree of the year
A giant redwood in a Rangiora school playground has won the inaugural Waimakariri Tree of the Year award.
Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete sold
Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete business sold
Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete Ltd has been sold to a family-owned business in Southland.
Council may ditch credit rating agency
Canterbury council may ditch credit rating agency after disappointing downgrade
A Canterbury council "disappointed" with having its credit rating downgraded may quit the global agency responsible for providing the outlook - S&P Global Ratings.
School asks for help to maintain gymnasiums
Canterbury high school asks for help to maintain ageing gymnasiums
One of Canterbury’s largest schools is calling on the Ministry of Education to support the future of its gymnasiums.
Support for new road
Prominent Rangiora family supports new road through their land
Rangiora’s proposed new arterial route has the support of the family whose dairy farm it cuts through.
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
Mayor calling for Lyttelton-Wellington ferry service
A Canterbury mayor is calling for a ferry service to run from Lyttelton to Wellington to help improve the resilience of the region’s transport network.
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Young Canterbury BMX rider Skyla Hansen has been selected in the Mighty 11s New Zealand test team to compete in Sydney in May.
Could AI replace politicians?
Could AI replace politicians?
As society grapples with the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, Environment Canterbury's deputy chair has asked whether it could actually replace politicians.