Highway bypass property negotiations turn sour
A Woodend resident in the path of the proposed bypass is becoming increasingly frustrated as property negotiations go sour.
North Canterbury
Whale of a time in Kaikōura
Kombi road-tripping family's whale of a time in Kaikōura
Following the main coast road (SH1) south from Blenheim, you’ll reach what could be New Zealand’s most beautiful town, nestled where the mountains meet the sea.
Festive Christmas car run to Hawarden
Festive Christmas car run to Hawarden
The Hurunui Xmas CarFest attracted more than 100 vehicles to the Hawarden Showgrounds.
Hanmer flyride finally gets green light
Hanmer flyride finally gets green light
The proposed Hanmer Springs flyride has been given the go-ahead by the Environment Court.
Where is your favourite tree?
Where is your favourite tree?
A giant redwood has been nominated for Waimakariri’s Tree of the Year competition.
Students build impressive EV 'tractor'
Canterbury school students build impressive EV 'tractor'
Staying close to their rural roots proved to be the winning formula for three students from Sefton School at a recent innovation competition.
Is Hanmer Springs the next boom town for retirees?
Is Hanmer Springs the next boom town for retirees?
Hanmer Springs is growing as more people choose to retire in the alpine village.
Tributes flow in for Canterbury riding instructor
Tributes flow in for Canterbury riding instructor
Tributes have been made for a Canterbury horse riding instructor who was found dead on Sunday.
Temporary solution to help growing school
Temporary solution to help growing school
Woodend School in North Canterbury is set to get a new classroom in time for the new school year.
Windswept sculpture lands at Silverstream
Windswept sculpture lands at Silverstream
Windswept is gracing a large green space on Ohoka Rd near the Silverstream village.
History safely recorded in new book
History safely recorded in new book
Several decades of history about people from Canterbury's Hawarden and Waikari townships have been tucked away safely in a new book.
DOC hotline accused of 'failing at-risk wildlife'
DOC hotline accused of 'failing at-risk wildlife'
A wildlife advocate says the Department of Conservation’s 0800 hotline staff told a Canterbury family to leave an injured penguin where they found it rather than seek help.
Man arrested after spate of mailbox thefts
29-year-old arrested after spate of mailbox thefts
Police have arrested an alleged mailbox thief who has been stealing parcels and letters from households across rural Canterbury in the lead-up to Christmas.
Woodend Bypass route confirmed
Woodend Bypass route confirmed
The route of the proposed Woodend Bypass in Canterbury has been confirmed - and it might look familiar to locals.
Hot pools boss to retire
Hanmer Springs hot pools boss to retire
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa manager Graeme Abbot is set to retire after 20 years in the role.
Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
Victim named in Blenheim homicide investigation
The woman who was found dead at a Blenheim property on Monday can now be named.
Demand for mobility service causes budget blowout
Demand for mobility service causes budget blowout
Growing demand for a Government-subsidised transport scheme for people with disabilities has led to budget blowout of nearly $1 million in Canterbury.
Upgraded track opens at Ashley Gorge
Upgraded track opens at Ashley Gorge
Jeanette Wells was one of the first to walk on the newly created mobility-enhanced Ashley River lookout track at the Ashley Gorge Reserve.
Missing man found 'safe and well'
78-year-old missing man found 'safe and well'
A 78-year-old man who failed to return home from a mountain bike ride in Canterbury on Sunday has been found "safe and well", police said.
Person dies in hospital after crash
Person dies in hospital after crash
A person has died in hospital after a car collided with a tree in a coastal Canterbury township last week.