Truffle ‘price war’ divides growers
The harvest of Perigord black truffles has started in Canterbury and a "price war" continues as values remain a third of historical prices.
North Canterbury
Healthcare clinic hands out anti-vaccine material
Canterbury healthcare clinic handing out anti-vaccine material
A healthcare clinic in Hanmer Springs has been distributing material to its customers which claims the NZ Covid-19 vaccine rollout is illegal.
Tributes pour in for alleged stabbing victim
'Heartbreak, immense pain': Tributes pour in for alleged stabbing victim
Tributes have poured in for the man allegedly murdered on a central Blenheim street on Sunday morning.
Explosives found at property in Kaiapoi
Explosives found at property in Kaiapoi, Defence Force called in
A North Canterbury property has been cordoned off after explosives were found.
Decision to stop selling fireworks `responsible’
Decision to stop selling fireworks 'responsible', push to now only have public displays
A Waimakariri district councillor was heartened by The Warehouse’s decision to stop selling fireworks - and now wants to see them restricted to public displays only.
Deadly Blenheim brawl: Family mourn slain man
Blenheim stabbing: Accused due in court as family mourn seasonal worker allegedly murdered
Two of the 10 people charged with violent offences after an alleged murder in central Blenheim on Sunday will appear in court this afternoon.
Two seriously injured in North Canterbury crash
Two seriously injured in North Canterbury crash, one taken to hospital by helicopter
Two people have been seriously injured in a crash in North Canterbury this morning.
Scientists trying to produce maple syrup
Scientists trying to produce maple syrup from trees in Hanmer Springs
A team of scientists in Canterbury think they may have found a way to produce maple syrup in New Zealand.
Just you wait: Consumers on the warpath
Just you wait: Consumers on the warpath
Former Cheviot District High School teacher Ian Nelson, 91, feels redundant for the first time in his life, thanks to banks ending cheques this month.
Real estate agent's 100km run in gumboots
Canterbury real estate agent's 100km run in gumboots for flood-stricken farmers
A Canterbury man is putting his redbands to the test today, undertaking a 100km run in gumboots to raise money for flood-stricken farmers.
Canterbury flooding: State of emergency to continue for week
Canterbury flooding: State of emergency to continue for week
The mayors of the Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts say the extended state of emergency will aid in the recovery of Canterbury's worst-hit flood areas.
Storm's silver lining: Hanmer ski field beats top dogs to opening
Storm's silver lining: Hanmer ski field beats top dogs to opening
A small club at the back of Hanmer Springs Village has become the first ski field to open this season after severe weather brought a big dumping of snow.
Tributes for truck driver killed by falling tree
'Good guy taken far too soon': Tributes for Canterbury truck driver killed by falling tree
A 64-year-old grandfather killed when a tree fell on his truck as he drove through Canterbury's Greta Valley on Monday has been described as a good bloke and great man taken too soon.
Farmers react to Climate Commissioner's call
'Unless it's financially sustainable, it won't happen': Canterbury farmers react to Climate Commissioner's call
NZ's Climate Commissioner has told farmers to clean up their practices or risk international punishment.
Canterbury flooding: $500k for farmers and growers
Canterbury floods: State of emergency, $500k for farmers, growers
Flood-stricken Canterbury farmers and growers are to get $500,000 from the Government after heavy rain devastated the region.
Video shows raw power of floodwaters
Horrific video shows raw power of floodwaters as sheep battle torrent in Rangiora
A horrific video has emerged showing the sheer force of the floodwaters that caused havoc for farmers across Canterbury.
Truck driver dead after tree falls on vehicle
Truck driver dead after tree falls on vehicle in Canterbury
A truck driver has died following a crash in North Canterbury's Greta Valley yesterday.
Heartbreak as flooding hits home
Heartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits Waikuku Beach houses, garages, and sleepouts
The Ashley River estuary rose alarmingly in the high tide last night, lapping at the top of the vast stopbanks.
Serious crash on SH1 in North Canterbury
Serious crash on SH1 in North Canterbury
Emergency services responded to a serious crash involving a truck on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury on Monday.
Sleepless night after evacuation
Sleepless night after evacuation
When Sheralyn Sturt received the Civil Defence phone alert on Sunday night telling her to evacuate her Ohoka home, she didn't waste time thinking about what to do.