Firefighters have busy night monitoring scrub fires in Canterbury
Firefighters have spent the night monitoring two large scrub fires in Canterbury which are now under control.
North Canterbury
Liquor store in Amberley opposed by scores of locals
Liquor store in Amberley opposed by scores of locals
A small North Canterbury town has turned out in droves to oppose the opening of a new liquor store.
Crews battle large fire near Hanmer Springs
Crews battle large fire near Hanmer Springs
Fire crews are battling a large out-of-control fire near the Canterbury resort town of Hanmer Springs.
Heartbroken mum speaks about losing teen son after tragic fall
Heartbroken mum speaks about losing teen son after tragic fall
A heartbroken Canterbury mum has spoken out about her "kind, steady and loving" teenage son who died tragically after falling 30 metres down a hill.
Student actors soldier on in face of Covid challenges
Student actors soldier on in face of Covid challenges
Canterbury drama students are soldiering on in spite of the uncertainty around Covid-19.
Canterbury schoolgirl murderer refused parole
Canterbury schoolgirl murderer refused parole
A man who murdered a North Canterbury schoolgirl and buried her in a shallow grave - placing an old car bonnet and a dead cat on top of her crude resting place - has been refused parole.
Road blocked after Kaipoi crash
Road blocked after Kaipoi crash
One person is reportedly injured and a road is blocked after a crash in Kaipoi this afternoon.
Community 'in shock': Canterbury teen dead after suffering injuries
Community 'in shock': Canterbury teen dead after suffering injuries
A close-knit Canterbury community is in shock after a teenager died from injuries suffered at the weekend.
'Overwhelming opposition': Quarry petition draws 4000 signatures
'Overwhelming opposition': Quarry petition draws 4000 signatures
A petition opposing a planned quarry at the Rangiora Racecourse has drawn more than 4000 signatures.
Organisers forge ahead with festival to light up Nth Canterbury town
Organisers forge ahead with festival to light up Nth Canterbury town
A glitzy extravaganza will light up Rangiora for four nights this month as organisers forge ahead with the Rangiora Light and Sound Festival.
Two seriously hurt in Selwyn crash
Two seriously hurt in Selwyn crash
Two people have serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Selwyn this afternoon.
Strange smell at Nth Canterbury store puts three people in hospital
Strange smell at Nth Canterbury store puts three people in hospital
Three people are in hospital and staff and shoppers were evacuated from a North Canterbury mall and nearby shops after reports of a gas leak.
Group that rescues Canterbury chickens launches fundraising page
Group that rescues Canterbury chickens launches fundraising page
A group set up in North Canterbury to "rescue unwanted or dumped chickens" has launched a fundraising page.
Christchurch motorway project resurfacing to cause weeks of delays
Christchurch motorway project resurfacing to cause weeks of delays
North Canterbury drivers can expect significant delays during their morning commute to Christchurch over the next month for road resurfacing.
Beacon of light in Rangiora as festival shines on
Beacon of light in Rangiora as festival shines on
A beacon of light will shine in Rangiora next month with a four-night Light and Sound Festival planned at Victoria Park.
Venison hits six-year slump due to Covid-19
Venison hits six-year slump due to Covid-19
A Canterbury farmer says venison returns this season will suffer as a result of Covid-19 and its impact on the restaurant trade.
Nth Canterbury community angered by tree felling
Nth Canterbury community angered by tree felling
An Environment Canterbury councillor has voiced his "absolute anger" over the regional council felling 500 trees at a regional park near Rangiora without consultation.
Warning over 'significant' travel delays on Waimakariri Bridge
Warning over 'significant' travel delays on Waimakariri Bridge
Motorists are being warned to expect "significant delays" when crossing the Waimakariri Bridge due to resurfacing work.
Hurunui district by-election results announced
Hurunui district by-election results announced
Mary Holloway has been elected to the Hurunui District Council following a by-election for the West Ward.
Local radio station takes technological leap
Local radio station takes technological leap
A Canterbury community radio station has been hauled into the modern era.