'Adventurous' woman likely drowned after taking drugs, coroner finds
An "adventurous" woman likely drowned in a Canterbury river while high on hallucinogenic drugs, a coroner has ruled.
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Pilot killed in crash leaves huge hole in family
'Best father': Pilot killed in crash leaves huge hole in family and community
A South Island pilot who died when the plane he was flying to Rangiora crashed has been remembered as "the best father anyone could wish for".
Investigation into council decision-making
Investigation into Waimakariri council's decision-making behind closed doors
Waimakariri District Council's chief executive hopes an investigation into local government meetings will help boost public confidence.
Helicopter rescue crew hovered over crashed plane
'Unsurvivable': Helicopter rescue crew hovered over crashed plane
The rescue helicopter crew who flew to the scene of a light plane crash in the Southern Alps believe the crash was "unsurvivable".
Weather delays rescue efforts for crashed plane
Weather delays rescue efforts for crashed plane
Bad weather is delaying attempts to reach a light plane that came down in the Southern Alps yesterday.
Father who killed 6yo son in fiery crash jailed
'Coward, monster': Father who killed 6yo son in 'deliberate' fiery crash jailed
A father who deliberately drove off the road at 130km/h, killing his 6-year-old son in a fiery crash near the Rangiora Racecourse has today been jailed for five years.
Family on boat stuck off coast rescued themselves
Family on boat stuck on Kaikōura coast rescued themselves - coastguard
The Coastguard says the family of four whose boat became stuck on the Kaikōura coast over the weekend rescued themselves.
Kairaki Beach lifestyle option
Kairaki Beach lifestyle option
An innovative lifestyle option will soon become available at Kairaki Beach, east of Kaiapoi, with 40 sections for non-permanent buildings to be offered for lease.
North Cantebrury a popular place to live
North Cantebrury a popular place to live
The Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils are continuing to process high numbers of consents for new houses, as the housing boom shows no signs on letting up.
Boat runs aground off Kaikōura coast
Boat runs aground off Kaikōura coast
A 40-foot boat has run aground off the coast of Kaikōura in Canterbury overnight.
SH1 reopened after bus, car collide
SH1 reopened after bus, car collide
State Highway 1 near Clarence has reopened after a collision between a bus and car left one person with critical injuries.
21 fines in five hours for motorists caught crossing centre line
21 fines in five hours for motorists caught crossing centre line
Police issued 21 fines in five hours to motorists caught crossing the centre line on the same bend in North Canterbury last week.
Kaikoura could become international research hub
Kaikoura could become international research hub
Kaikoura has the potential to become an international hub for marine research and education - if it can get the funding.
Carving stolen from Kaiapoi Pā: Offender says he 'found' it
Carving stolen from Kaiapoi Pā: Offender says he 'found' it
A man who claims he "found" a 250kg century-old Maori carving on a dirt road - which took six police officers to lift - was considering selling the Kaiapoi artefact before police raided his home.
Wheels moving on Chch to Waipara cycleway
Wheels moving on Chch to Waipara cycleway
A proposed cycleway from Christchurch to Waipara is close to becoming a reality.
Support for bus services
Support continues for North Canterbury-Christchurch bus routes
Direct bus services connecting Rangiora and Kaiapoi to Christchurch have continued to be well-supported, despite the challenges of Covid-19.
Covid pressure keeps hospital doors shut
Covid pressure keeps hospital doors shut
Hurunui Mayor Marie Black is hopeful the doors of the Waikari Hospital will open again in the not too distant future.
Exciting time for humpback whale spotters
Exciting time for humpback whale spotters
Thirty humpback whales cruising along the Kaikoura coastline gave spotters an exciting shift during the Great Kaikoura Whale Count.
More heavy rain, flooding
More heavy rain, flooding in parts of Canterbury
Canterbury residents are being urged to watch for rapidly rising streams and rivers, surface flooding and slips after a heavy rain warning was issued.
Call to pause Three Waters reform
Hurunui, Waimakariri, Kaikoura councils make joint call to pause Three Waters reform
North Canterbury’s three councils have called for a pause in their submissions to the Government’s Three Waters reform.