Music, sports, arts stretching school resources
A surge in demand from students taking up sport, music and art is stretching resources at Canterbury schools.
North Canterbury
Farmers need a boost after challenging year
'We take what we get': North Canterbury farmers in need of a boost
North Canterbury farmers remain cautious, despite the recent summer rain leaving a green tinge in their paddocks.
Toxic algae found in Canterbury river
Toxic algae found in Canterbury river
People have been warned to avoid a section of the Hurunui River in Canterbury after high levels of toxic algae were found.
Two dead after rural Canterbury crash
Two dead after rural Canterbury crash
Two people have died after a crash near Kaiapoi just after midnight on Friday.
Baby totara tree a 'true icon' in the making
Baby totara tree a 'true icon' in the making
A baby totara tree in Silverstream Reserve has been entered in the Waimakariri Tree of the Year competition.
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information to understand what happened to leave one whale injured and another dead in Kaikōura.
Grieving families speak out amid calls to fully fund ambulance services
Grieving families speak out amid calls to fully fund ambulance services
Grieving families say the recent funding boost for critical emergency services did not go far enough as complaints rise and ambulance staff continue to be overworked.
Poet awarded honorary doctorate
Canterbury poet awarded honorary doctorate
Oxford poet Jason Clements, who writes under the pen name Doc Drumheller, has received an honorary doctorate from the World Academy of Arts and Culture.
Steam-powered launch fired up for picnic
Steam-powered rescue launch fired up for Canterbury picnic
A working replica steam-powered motor launch, vintage cars and miniature radio-controlled yachts kept the crowd entertained at a free Canterbury community picnic.
Canterbury schools defend NCEA qualification
Canterbury schools defend controversial NCEA qualification
Some Canterbury schools are continuing to back NCEA level 1, despite calls to scrap the certificate after a review deemed it to be unfair and confusing.
Council boss commits to rates rise of under 5%
Council boss commits to rates rise of under 5%
A North Canterbury council boss says he remains committed to keeping this year’s rates rise one of the lowest in New Zealand.
Prohibited fire season lifted
Prohibited fire season lifted in Canterbury
Fire and Emergency NZ has lifted the complete open air fire ban in Canterbury.
Not guilty plea after Canterbury baby's death
Not guilty plea after Canterbury baby's death
A woman has denied charges of neglect following the death of a young infant in North Canterbury last year.
The third-generation crayfish food truck
Third-generation crayfish food truck still pulling in the customers
Johnny Clark's grandfather opened his family-owned caravan shop Nins Bin in 1977 - and it still sells some of the freshest crayfish in Canterbury.
Air cadets soar with squadron
Air cadets' confidence soars after joining No 88 Squadron
Cadet Warrant Officer Emma Warwick says young people who are interested in flying should join the No 88 Squadron Air Training Corps at the Rangiora Airfield.
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
The hotter and dryer weather earlier this summer has led to an increasing number of unwelcome blowflies in North Canterbury homes.
Hail and thunderstorms forecast
'Large hail' and thunderstorms on the way as temperatures fall
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for parts of Canterbury, Marlborough and Nelson from noon until 9pm on Friday.
Artist shows men can 'do anything' too
Artist shows men can 'do anything' too
Canterbury sculptor Sharon Earl has always known "girls can do anything" - but now she has created an exhibition to show how brilliant men are.
Top police tips for the holidays
Top police tips to reduce crime over the holidays
Canterbury police say they are on a mission to reduce crime and prevent crashes in the region's rural areas over the New Year holiday period.
Cantabrians recognised in New Year Honours list
Cantabrians recognised in New Year Honours list
Canterbury residents have been recognised on the New Year Honours list for their personal achievements and contributions to their community. Here are the recipients from the region.