'Shocked': Mum asked to move while breastfeeding at public pool
A mother of two was left "shocked" after she was told by a lifeguard to move while breastfeeding her child on the side of a pool.
North Canterbury
Waimakariri council appoints new boss
Waimakariri council appoints new boss
Waimakariri District Council's new chief executive is set to trade managing the South Island’s roads for local government.
'Once the land’s gone, it’s gone'
'Once the land’s gone, it’s gone': Meeting the demands of rapid growth in Nth Canterbury
Forward planning is essential to meet the demands of rapid growth in Woodend, Ravenswood and Pegasus, says the local community board chairwoman.
Inquiries into alleged killing of critically endangered gulls
Inquiries into alleged killing of critically endangered gulls
The Department of Conservation says it is making good progress investigating a report of vehicles driving through a black-billed gull nesting colony in North Canterbury.
Hundreds of eels saved as pit dries up
Hundreds of eels saved as Canterbury pit dries up
Hundreds of native eels - some up to 60-years-old - have been rescued from a huge waterhole in North Canterbury that has dried up.
Free travel period extended for new Waimak to Chch direct buses
Free travel period extended for new Waimak to Chch direct buses
Environment Canterbury is offering another week of free travel on its new direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch.
Fire investigators at scene of Cass Bay blaze
Fire investigators trying to determine cause of Cass Bay blaze
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire that burnt through 15ha at Cass Bay in Christchurch yesterday.
Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
Endangered native birds are at risk at a Canterbury braided river due to people recklessly driving through their nests.
Lower speed limits frustrate locals
'Might as well get my horse and cart': Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
It has been a summer of change for drivers, with speed limits being reduced along some state highways in Canterbury and across NZ.
Armed: Canterbury cops react to gang tension
Armed and ready: Cops across Canterbury carrying guns again as gang friction simmers
Police across Canterbury will stay armed into the foreseeable future as gang tensions continue to simmer after the shooting of a high profile Mongrel Mob member.
Body found in search for missing swimmer
Body found in search for swimmer missing off Kaikōura coast
The body of a woman missing off the coast of Kaikōura since yesterday has been found this morning.
Woman's charges dropped in relation to shooting
Charges against woman dropped in relation to North Canterbury gang shooting
A woman charged in relation to a gang shooting in North Canterbury has been told she's free to leave the court.
Rural group wants cheques until broadband rollout completed
Rural group wants cheques until broadband rollout completed
A rural Canterbury resident fears the phasing out of cheques this year is coming too fast, too soon.
A life of adrenaline and adventure
The Champion Centre in Christchurch: Helping with a life of adrenaline and adventure
Nick Latz’s family is helping raise funds for The Champion Centre in Christchurch, which they say has had an immeasurable positive impact on his life.
New direct bus services start on Monday
New bus services from Waimak to central city start Monday - and will be free for two weeks
Two new direct bus services from Waimakariri to central Christchurch will start on Monday - and they will be free for the first two weeks.
Canterbury school principal dies suddenly
Shock after much-loved Canterbury school principal's sudden holiday death
A North Canterbury primary school has been rocked after its popular principal died suddenly over the school holidays.
Six people drown in first six days of 2021
Horror start to New Year: Six people drown in first six days of 2021
Six people have lost their lives in water tragedies since January 1, including one in Canterbury, prompting water safety advocates to sound a warning.
Stranded Rangiora resident worried about delays
Rangiora resident stranded overseas worries about delays due to pre-departure test
A Rangiora woman stranded in Scotland believes the introduction of a pre-departure Covid-testing regime will simply mean more delays.
Man who died in Kaikoura water incident named
Man who died in Kaikoura water incident named
Police have released the name of the man who died following a water incident at Kaikoura on New Year's Day.
Canterbury police to stay armed
Canterbury police to stay armed until weapons linked to gang incident found
Officers in Canterbury are expected to stay armed until they have tracked down all weapons linked to violence involving gang members, the Police Association says.