'Unsympathetic': Young Cantabrian speaks out about mental health services
A youth councillor who attempted to take her own life has spoken out about the mental health system, saying it is desperately outdated and shows no signs of improving.
North Canterbury
Reports of 'suspicious activity' led to arrests
Neighbours' reports of 'suspicious activity' help police catch alleged burglars
Three alleged burglars have appeared in court after members of the public reported suspicious activity in North Canterbury.
Vehicle crashes into motorway barrier
Vehicle crashes into barrier on Christchurch motorway
A vehicle crashed into a barrier on the Christchurch Northern Motorway this morning, causing delays for southbound commuters.
Oxford Hospital to reopen in June
Oxford Hospital to reopen in June
Oxford Hospital will be the first rural Canterbury hospital to reopen since it and four other facilities were closed in March due to Omicron.
Bid to solve wedding dress mystery
Bid to solve wedding dress mystery
It is hoped a wedding dress display in Rangiora will uncover new information about a mysterious gown that dates back to the 1870s.
High times on two wheels: Stunning South Island cycling tour
High times on two wheels: Stunning South Island cycling tour
In spite of the inevitable hills, I declined the offer of an electric bike on the Kaikōura and Molesworth hills because I have my own internal combustion engine, writes Elisabeth Easther.
Concerns for well-being of missing Kaiapoi teenager
Concerns for well-being of missing Kaiapoi teenager
Police and worried family members of a Kaiapoi teenager who has been missing for more than a week are appealing for help to find him.
Farmers face increasing mental health struggle
'Pressure cooker': Canterbury farmers face increasing mental health struggle
A Waimakariri dairy farmer says the rural sector has become a "pressure cooker" which is taking a toll on mental health.
Two-bed property sells for $1.25m in Waimak
Two-bed lifestyle property sells for $1.25m in Waimak - almost double its RV
A hugely popular two-bedroom home on a 6.57ha plot in Waimakariri has sold for $1.255 million - almost double its 2019 RV.
North Canterbury to host U19 basketball nationals
North Canterbury to host U19 basketball nationals
New Zealand's top junior basketballers will descend on Rangiora's new stadium next month.
Kaiapoi residents left in dark over parking changes
Kaiapoi residents left in dark over parking changes
Waimakariri district councillors are pumping the brakes on a parking restriction overhaul in Kaiapoi.
Rural crime phone app to counter 'under reporting'
Rural crime phone app to counter 'under reporting'
A smartphone application to help rural communities has been developed, after it was found more than three quarters of crime on farms goes unreported.
Couriers join in soft plastic waste initiative
Plastic waste ending up on Canterbury farms
A novel way of dealing with a challenging waste problem has been launched by NZ Post, Future Posts and the Packaging Forum.
Another generation to star in Annie
Another generation to star in Annie
Stepping out on stage for North Canterbury Musicals' production of Annie next week won’t be too scary for 11yo Cassidy - her mother Dale starred as Annie when the society first put on the show in 1987.
Hundreds of salmon released for kids to catch
Hundreds of salmon released for kids to catch
Hundreds of catchable-sized king salmon have been released into three lakes at The Groynes to hone the skills of young anglers.
Sutton Tools to rebuild near Rangiora
Sutton Tools to rebuild near Rangiora
A new Sutton Tools factory will be built in Rangiora following the demise of the Kaiapoi factory which was badly damaged by fire in January.
10.5% average rates increase proposed in Hurunui district
10.5% average rates increase proposed in Hurunui district
Hurunui residents may face an average rates increase of 10.5 per cent, more than double what was indicated in the district council’s Long Term Plan.
Council may seek legal advice over water reforms
Hurunui District Council may seek legal advice over three waters reform
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says the district council may seek legal advice in response to three waters information requests from the Government but admits the move could be redundant.
Bid to get rid of 'out of control' hedge before it costs ratepayers
Bid to get rid of 'out of control' hedge before it costs ratepayers
An "out of control" hedge at Waikuku Beach could cost local ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars over the next couple of years, despite plans to cut it down.
Crash blocks SH1 north of Christchurch
Crash blocks SH1 north of Christchurch
One person was injured in a serious crash that blocked part of State Highway 1 north of Christchurch this afternoon.