Back to Base challenge for Doug
After serving his Canterbury community for decades, Doug Archbold is challenging himself to walk 49km this month for a cause that first came into his life 28 years ago.
North Canterbury
'Nothing new' in council report cards - mayors
What Canterbury mayors think of the Govt's new council report cards
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says the Government’s new performance reports will help communities to "really see how councils are performing".
MP fighting to remove commuter lane
MP fighting to remove commuter lane from Christchurch motorway
A commuter lane on the Christchurch Northern Motorway is causing confusion and needs to go, Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says.
Hunter the husky claims top dog title
Hunter the husky scores big bag of biscuits for being top dog
A 14-year-old siberian husky, who had a successful show career in Auckland, has won the hearts of voters in a Canterbury district.
Councillors won’t get childcare subsidy yet
Councillors won’t get childcare subsidy yet
A bid to introduce childcare allowances for elected members was narrowly voted down by Hurunui district councillors on Tuesday.
Serious injuries after truck crash on SH1
Serious injuries after truck crash on SH1
Two people have been injured after a truck crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury.
Canterbury couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust
Canterbury couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust
A Canterbury couple have lost their battle to prevent the Crown from taking their two properties worth $1.7 million after a commercial-scale cannabis bust.
Ball to raise money for museum makeover
Ball to raise money for museum makeover
It's time to don your finest black and white attire and strike a pose as the Cheviot Museum hosts a glamorous ball on August 16.
Where has Lobby the crayfish gone?
Where has 'Lobby' the giant crayfish gone?
The iconic orange crayfish on Kaikōura's Lobster Inn has endured gales, storms and a huge quake. Now the giant statue is in Christchurch getting some much-needed repairs.
No easy solutions for toxic lake - developer
No easy solutions to fix toxic Canterbury lake - developer
Resolving toxic algae issues in a Canterbury town's lake will take time, says the developer.
Cruise visits expected to halve this summer
Cruise visits expected to halve this summer
Economic uncertainty and rising costs have been cited as reasons for fewer cruise ships planning to visit Kaikōura this summer.
Investigation into 'suspicious' fires under way
Investigation into 'suspicious' fires under way
Police are investigating several suspicious scrub fires in Canterbury over the weekend.
Board game creator scores big win
Canterbury board game creator scores big win
A Cheviot man has gone global with his board game creation, taking out the highest honour in the world of tabletop gaming.
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Amberley Beach residents are nervous about the Hurunui District Council buying land to relocate to if the sea forces a retreat from the beach community.
'Once in a generation' chance to redesign town
'Once in a generation' chance to redesign Canterbury town
Woodend residents are being encouraged to reimagine what their town centre will look like after the bypass opens.
27-year-old facing indecent assault charge
27-year-old facing indecent assault charge
A man has appeared in the Christchurch District Court charged with indecent assault after an incident in Rangiora on Tuesday night.
Residents given more time to have say on solar farm plan
Residents given more time to have say on solar farm plan
Canterbury residents have been given more time to have their say on a proposed solar farm near their village.
Why this town's lake is causing a stink
Why this town's lake is causing a stink
It might sound idyllic to live beside a lake, but for the residents of this Canterbury town it is anything but.
Christian schools expanding
Canterbury Christian schools get green light to expand
Planning has started for new buildings at two Canterbury Christian schools following approval to grow their rolls.
Sam Young claims art expo award
Sam Young claims art expo award
A Canterbury artist's work has won the hearts of visitors to the Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo.