Canterbury town perplexed by grisly alpaca attack
An attack on four alpacas in North Canterbury has left local animal management staff perplexed over whether it was carried out by a dog or a person.
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Father faces manslaughter charge over son's death
Father faces manslaughter charge over son's death
A father charged with dangerous driving after his six-year-old son died in a crash now faces a new charge of manslaughter.
Cycleway prioritised over residents’ safety – Waimakariri MP says
Cycleway prioritised over residents’ safety – Waimakariri MP says
The prioritisation of a $15 million ‘nice-to-have’ cycleway over Woodend residents’ safety is a kick in the guts for the community, says Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey.
Canterbury railway loses some puff: Volunteers needed to help
Canterbury railway loses some puff: Volunteers needed to help
The lockdown has taken a toll on North Canterbury's Weka Pass Railway.
SHOP’nGO coming to Rangiora
SHOP’nGO coming to Rangiora
Pak’nSave is streamlining its shopping experience by rolling out SHOP’nGO in Rangiora.
Winning photo: Thinking on life’s curious twists
Winning photo: Thinking on life’s curious twists
Lost in Thought was the champion overall image at the Rangiora Photographic Society’s portraiture competition.
Harness racing trainer facing assault charge
Harness racing trainer faces assault charge after incident at Kaikoura races
A Canterbury harness racing trainer is facing an assault charge after an incident at the Kaikoura races in November.
Teen charged after horror crash
Teen charged after horror crash
A 14-year-old boy has been charged over a car crash that hurt seven teenagers after an abandoned police pursuit.
Oaks felled for cycleway crafted into table
Oaks felled for cycleway crafted into table
A small part of a stand of oaks east of Rangiora still lives on after being felled on private property to make the Rangiora-Woodend cycleway safer.
Opinion: Much still muddies issues around fresh water
Opinion: Much still muddies issues around fresh water
Some farming leaders and commentators are premature in celebrating changes to the freshwater legislation, says Rural Advocacy Network chairman Jamie McFadden.
Music lover hits the right note
Music lover hits the right note
A music-loving Cantabrian “born with a silver spoon in my mouth” says he is indebted to those who helped him organise concerts for more than 30 years.
Skifields worried after alpine passes rule changes
Skifields worried after alpine passes rule changes
Boutique Canterbury skifields are fearing for their future as new rules around snow and limiting access to State Highway 73 take effect.
Canterbury art expo enters the virtual world
Canterbury art expo enters the virtual world
A virtual Kaiapoi Art Expo has been established to replace the annual event which was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Whale Watch Kaikoura to get $1.5m bailout
Whale Watch Kaikōura to get $1.5m bailout to stay afloat
Whale Watch Kaikōura is getting $1.5 million in rescue funding to stay afloat while New Zealand's borders are closed to international tourists.
Charges laid after vineyard built on archaeological site
Charges laid after vineyard built on archaeological site
Two people have been charged in relation to a vineyard built at Wairau Bar, an archaeological site, in Blenheim.
Delivery date for new stadium pushed back
Delivery date for new stadium pushed back
Construction workers at Waimakariri’s multi-use sports facility are digging deep in a bid to catch up for lost time because of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Rangiora Photographic Society: Mantis magic wins champion image
Rangiora Photographic Society: Mantis magic wins champion image
Colleen Linnell’s photograph, NZ Mantis, Orthoders novaezealandiae, has been judged the Rangiora Photographic Society’s champion image at its natural history competition.
Smoky outdoor fires generate almost a complaint a day
Smoky outdoor fires generate almost a complaint a day
Outdoor fires are proving to be a nuisance in one Canterbury district with almost a complaint a day to ECan in the first half of last month.
Vehicle towing caravan rolls on SH1
Vehicle towing caravan rolls on SH1
A person has been taken to hospital after a vehicle towing a caravan rolled in North Canterbury on Friday morning.
New blue cod limit 'paltry' - North Canterbury anglers
New blue cod limit 'paltry' - North Canterbury anglers
Recreational blue cod fishers launching from Motunau in North Canterbury have hit a snag.