Canterbury in the firing line for wet, windy weekend
MetService has also issued an orange strong wind warning for the Canterbury High Country.
North Canterbury
Bid to get mayors to promote school attendance 'smacks of desperation'
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’’.
Bull attack leaves person seriously injured
Bull attack leaves person seriously injured
A person is in a serious condition after being attacked by a bull in Canterbury on Wednesday afternoon.
Queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The stories behind how Canterbury cats become show queens or kings are often as colourful as their fur.
Canterbury council votes to form water 'coalition'
Canterbury council votes to form water 'coalition'
A Canterbury council has voted to press ahead with plans to form "a coalition of the willing" to manage local water services.
New home for croquet club
New home for croquet club
The last stage in the development of the Courtenay Drive Croquet grounds in Kaiapoi will start soon.
57-year-old man missing since Friday
57-year-old Canterbury man missing since Friday
Police are appealing for information that may help them locate a missing 57-year-old Canterbury man.
Work starts on the Woodend Bypass
Work starts on the Woodend Bypass
Work has started on easing the traffic woes on State Highway 1 between Belfast and Pegasus.
Historic boat targeted by thieves
Historic boat targeted by thieves
Thieves have targeted the historic scow, Success, which is being restored on the banks of the Kaiapoi River.
Kaiapoi school’s creative solution to staffing challenges
Kaiapoi school’s creative solution to staffing challenges
While extra teacher release time has posed a headache for some schools, a Kaiapoi school has found creative ways to manage it.
Youth MP wants bus routes extended
Youth MP wants bus routes extended in Nth Canterbury
A North Canterbury youth MP wants buses to go beyond Rangiora, including adding Oxford to a bus route.
Councils press on with water plan
Councils press on with water plan
A plan for two North Canterbury councils to join forces on three waters has received a ‘‘disappointing’’ response from public consultation.
Devoted sports supporter named as Leithfield crash victim
Devoted sports supporter named as Leithfield crash victim
Police have released the name of the man who died following a crash on State Highway 1 at Leithfield, in North Canterbury, last month.
Kaikōura rates set to rise by 9.58%
Kaikōura rates set to rise by 9.58%
Kaikōura's council is sticking to its promise to keep its average rate rise under 10% - but only just.
'A fighter' who gave everything for his family
'A fighter' who gave everything for his family
A bus driver who was born in Canterbury with a genetic disorder has been remembered as "a fighter" who used his final moments to give back to his family.
Speed limit change ‘disappointing’ - councillor
Canterbury speed limit change ‘disappointing’ - councillor
A decision to restore the speed limit to 100km/h on State Highway 1 south of Woodend has been described as "disappointing".
State of emergency for sodden Christchurch
State of emergency for sodden Christchurch
A state of emergency has been declared in waterlogged Christchurch as much of the country continues to be hit by wild weather today.
A journey to reunite brothers
A journey to reunite brothers
Reuniting two long lost brothers, separated by war, is the goal of Canterbury man Jono Taylor.
Lightbulb moment leads to invention
Lightbulb moment leads to invention
A farmer can thank his children for a lightbulb moment to take the back-breaking work out of shifting stockwater hoses.
Fitness centre extension to open soon
Fitness centre extension to open soon
A $283,000 extension to the Oxford Health and Fitness Centre will open on May 3.