Quake sets firmer foundations for Kaikōura infrastructure assets
Kaikōura is better placed than most districts when it comes to the cost of renewing old pipes and roads - largely because of the 2016 earthquake, a council report says.
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Tyre fire accused named for first time
Man accused of torching Amberley tyre pile named
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A man charged with arson after a massive fire at a North Canterbury tyre stockpile can be named for the first time.
New business park sections up for sale
New lots in planned Waimak Bridge Business Park on the market
Twelve bare land development sites in an expanding industrial estate north of Christchurch have been placed on the market.
Motorist who died after North Canterbury crash named
Motorist who died after North Canterbury crash named
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Police have released the name of the man who died after a single vehicle crash in Amberley last Saturday night.
Kaikoura, MacKenzie, Mt Cook prioritised for tourism funding
Kaikoura, MacKenzie, Mt Cook prioritised for tourism funding
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About $13 million of tourism infrastructure funding is on the way, with Kaikoura, MacKenzie - Aoraki Mt Cook, Queenstown Lakes, Fiordland and South Westland identified as priority areas for grants.
Covid-19: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened
Covid-19: Tourism Infrastructure Fund reopened - hardest hit regions getting priority
The Government's Tourism Infrastructure Fund has been reopened and the regions hardest hit by a lack of overseas visitors will get priority, the Tourism Minister announced in Kaikōura today.
Rangiroa vet was a strong family man
Rangiroa vet was a strong family man
A stalwart of the Rangiora community and valued and respected veterinarian has died aged 83.
Ideas grow into business enterprises
Ideas growing into businesses for North Canterbury entrepreneurs
Enterprise North Canterbury says it has been flooded with enquiries since last year’s lockdown, as residents take the opportunity to re-examine their goals.
$10m school plan gets Hart racing
$10m plan gets Hart racing: Nth Canterbury principal describes school redevelopment
The principal of Oxford Area School has provided a short but vivid description of how the master plan for his school’s $10 million redevelopment is taking shape.
More details revealed about planned Hanmer Springs flyride
More details revealed about planned Hanmer Springs flyride
A flyride proposed at Hanmer Springs will whisk passengers down a 500 metre course on Conical Hill in little over a minute.
Grizz makes tracks for Marlborough
'D-day is April 15': Grizz Wyllie gets ready to bid farewell to Canterbury
Canterbury rugby legend and former All Blacks coach Grizz Wyllie is finally leaving his beloved province behind as he prepares to move north after selling the farm.
Mysterious disappearance of Melissa Ewings
Vanished: Mysterious disappearance of Clarence woman Melissa Ewings
Six months ago 31-year-old Melissa Ewings from Clarence, north of Kaikoura, went for a walk - and was never seen again.
Police to be issued tourniquets as risk of frontline danger rises
Police to be issued tourniquets as risk of frontline danger rises
All police in New Zealand will be issued with personal tourniquets as the risk of frontline danger - including shootings and stabbings - increases.
Oxford police stabbing: Youth appears in court on serious charges
Oxford police stabbing: Youth appears in court on serious charges
A teen arrested after a police officer was stabbed in the arm while attending a reported family harm call-out has appeared in court and been remanded in custody.
Would you move to Waiau?
Why move to Waiau? Nth Canterbury town hoping affordable housing will attract families
A tiny North Canterbury town is hoping to attract families back to its community through an affordable housing scheme.
Police officer stabbed in Oxford
Police officer stabbed in Oxford
A police officer has been stabbed in the arm while responding to a domestic incident in North Canterbury.
Dangerous Canterbury corner claims life
Nine crashes in 12 years: Dangerous Canterbury corner claims life
A North Canterbury man has barely slept since a car ploughed through his fence, killing the driver.
Big boost for St John ambulance services in Nth Canterbury
Big boost for St John ambulance services in Nth Canterbury
Amberley St John is receiving a huge boost in personnel, with six paid staff joining the volunteer base.
Sideys back at the helm for Hawarden A&P Show
Sideys back at the helm for Hawarden A&P Show
The Sidey family’s links to the Hawarden A&P Association date back to the show’s origins in 1907 - and they'll be at the helm again on Saturday.
Felicity loves brigade spirit
Nth Canterbury mum becomes brigade's first senior woman firefighter
An interest in helping her North Canterbury community has led volunteer firefighter Felicity Lang to a groundbreaking role.