The festive season welcomed
Santa Claus atop his sleigh was the highlight for those attending the Kaiapoi Toyota Santa Parade and Carnival last Saturday.
North Canterbury
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after street-racing crash
Teen pleads guilty to manslaughter after street-racing crash
An 18-year-old learner driver had been ordered to take his non-operational car home two hours before he crashed in Rangiora while fleeing police, killing one of his passengers.
Tsunami siren blunder alarms beach residents
'This is not a test': Tsunami siren blunder alarms Canterbury beach residents
The Waikuku Beach tsunami siren was accidentally activated on Thursday afternoon, causing confusion in the small coastal village.
Rangiora fashion show lives up to the hype
Rangiora fashion show lives up to the hype
The Fabulous Rangiora Op Shop Fashion Show lived up to its hype, with a fun-filled event showcasing the town’s opportunity shops.
After-hours healthcare still in limbo
North Canterbury after-hours healthcare still in limbo
A lack of after-hours healthcare in North Canterbury is no closer to being resolved.
Oxford applies for dark sky status
Oxford applies for dark sky status
Oxford’s bid to become a dark sky reserve is a step closer.
North Canterbury steps up to help Toot for Tucker
Toot for Tucker: North Canterbury answers the call for food donations
North Canterbury residents dug deep and answered the call of tooting horns and wailing sirens to donate food to the annual Toot for Tucker appeal on Tuesday night.
Dog owners warned to avoid rivers
Dog owners warned to avoid three rivers after toxic algae found
Pet owners are being warned to keep their dogs away from three Canterbury rivers due to toxic algae.
Slow start to Christmas tree season - grower
'A lot quieter than normal': Cost of living means slow start to Christmas tree season
A North Canterbury Christmas tree grower, who sells Monterey pines in Papanui and Linwood, says it has been a slow start to the festive season.
North Canterbury's turn to Toot for Tucker
North Canterbury's turn to Toot for Tucker
North Canterbury food banks preparing for the big Christmas rush are hoping to get a much-needed boost from the annual Toot for Tucker appeal on Tuesday.
Crate Day revellers anger rivercare group
Canterbury Crate Day revellers anger rivercare group
Crate Day revellers in 4WD vehicles and activists clashed at Canterbury's Ashley River on Saturday after endangered tarapiroe black-fronted tern eggs were broken.
School milestone celebrated
School milestone celebrated with cake - and a trip down memory lane
Former pupils and staff came together for a special celebration to mark Kaiapoi Borough School's 150-year milestone.
Classic motorcycles take to the track
Classic motorcycles take to the track
The ninth annual Classic Action Motorcycle Sports Totalspan Southern Classic saw some of NZ's top riders come together in Timaru to share their passion for old school bikes.
Concerns over impact of 4WDs on vulnerable birds
Concerns over impact of 4WDs on vulnerable birds nesting at Canterbury river
Canterbury organisations committed to protecting vulnerable native birds nesting at the Ashley Rakahuri River have grave fears for their survival with Crate Day looming.
North Canterbury a popular place to live
North Canterbury a popular place to live
The Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils are continuing to process high numbers of consents for new houses, as the housing boom shows no signs on letting up.
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
A proposed hot pool and spa complex on Kaikōura's waterfront could be bigger than originally planned.
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure.
Student gains top honours at military camp
Student gains top honours as volunteer at Burnham Military Camp
Rangiora student Jamie-Lee Rogers was expecting her experience at Burnham Military Camp to be tough and strict with lots of people yelling in her face.
One dead after Hurunui crash
One dead after Hurunui crash
A person has died in a single-vehicle crash in North Canterbury.
Serious injuries after North Canterbury crashes
Serious injuries after two crashes in North Canterbury
Emergency services were called to two serious crashes in North Canterbury on Thursday.