Couple mark 60 years since mad dash to get married
Just over 60 years ago, the happy couple and their guests were waiting in the chapel when a replacement minister finally dashed in with just minutes to spare, still clad in his hockey uniform.
North Canterbury
SH1 reopened after truck crash
SH1 reopened after truck crash
A section of State Highway 1 in Canterbury has been reopened after a truck crashed into a bank.
House and property revaluations in the post
House and property revaluations in the post
The average value of residential homes in a Canterbury district have fallen by -1.53% to $746,000 since the last rating revaluation was done.
Councillor didn't realise she would get paid
'They asked me for my bank account number and I asked why?'
North Canterbury district councillor Lisa Bond admits she knew little about how the council worked when she was first elected.
National dog show under way in Rangiora
Almost 1000 canines descend on Rangiora to find NZ's top dogs
Hundreds of canines are pounding the floor at Rangiora's MainPower Stadium for the national dog show from September 25-28.
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Canterbury property owners who battled insurance disputes after the earthquakes are being urged to share their stories.
Threatening behaviour at 'slum-like' beach camp
Threatening behaviour at 'slum-like' beach camp
A Christchurch resident says he had ''a culture shock'' during a recent visit to a Canterbury beach, where he witnessed what he described as ''a ramshackle slum-like camp''.
Councillor reports death threats to police
Councillor reports death threats to police
A Waimakariri district councillor has gone to the police after receiving multiple death threats in the lead-up to the local government elections.
Subject shake-up could 'undermine' ag pathways
Subject shake-up could 'undermine' ag pathways
North Canterbury schools have responded to the government's proposed overhaul of secondary education.
The challenges for Canterbury's youth
The challenges for Canterbury's youth
The Waimakariri District Council is developing an action plan to support its growing youth population.
'Show us the money': Mayor challenges zero rate rise promise
'Show us the money': Mayor challenges zero rate rise promise
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon says his opponent, Cr Paul Williams, will need to cut $6.37 million from the budget to deliver a zero percent rate rise.
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has been accused of political grandstanding after councillors declared a "nitrate emergency" at their final meeting on Wednesday.
Bypass toll could hurt ratepayers
Bypass toll could hurt ratepayers
A toll on the Woodend Bypass "will impose significant cost" on ratepayers, Waimakariri's mayor says.
Drug-driver avoids jail after double-fatal crash
'I cry every day': Mother describes her grief as drug-driver avoids jail after fatal crash
The mother of a teenager killed when Kyan Stack drove under the influence of drugs has told a Christchurch court about the pain and suffering he caused their family.
Mayoral candidate demands speaking rights at meeting
Mayoral candidate demands speaking rights at meeting
A Waimakariri mayoral candidate has hit out at the absence of a mayoral debate in Kaiapoi.
Ecan explores ways to make money from land
Ecan explores ways to make money from land
Environment Canterbury is considering how it can generate more income from its vast landholdings to pay for flood protection.
Nine motorists caught drink driving
Three of nine motorists caught drink driving came from same pub - police
Nine motorists have been processed for drink driving after a targeted Canterbury police operation in Rangiora and Kaiapoi.
MainPower solar farm set to be finished by May
MainPower solar farm set to be finished by May
Work on a 10ha Canterbury solar farm, which will provide enough power for about 1250 homes once finished, will start in October. The MainPower Board has approved the project at Thongcaster Rd in the...
Bylaw to control cats gains support
Bylaw to control cats gains support
A new bylaw aimed at controlling cats and protecting native birds has received plenty of support in Kaikōura.
Five men vying for four seats at council table
Five men vying for four seats at council table
Five men are running for four Hurunui District Council seats in the West Ward, including two sitting councillors.