Three arrested after armed robbery at Z Amberley
Police have charged three people in relation to an armed robbery at the Z Amberley petrol station last week.
North Canterbury
Housing demand strong, prices up in Canterbury
House sales drop in lockdown but demand strong, prices up in Canterbury
The latest lockdown has done little to dampen confidence in the housing market in Canterbury.
Cantabrians develop grow your own mushroom kits
Cantabrians develop grow your own mushroom kits
The owners of a North Canterbury organic mushroom farm have developed Grow Your Own mushroom kits.
Many in North Canterbury still without power
Many in North Canterbury still without power
MainPower says it aims to get power back on for as many North Canterbury customers as possible by 7pm - but may not restore every house until Saturday.
'Bit of a nightmare': Scary morning in Hororata
'Bit of a nightmare': Scary morning for Hororata families, trail of destruction in Nth Canterbury
When Sam Adkins heard his roof flapping up and down in the howling wind early on Friday morning, he knew he had to go out and repair it before it was too late.
Image of wanted men released after armed robbery
Two men wanted by police after armed robbery at Z Amberley
Police are looking for two men wanted in connection to an armed robbery at Z Amberley on Wednesday night.
Face masks an important part of Oxford business
Face masks an important part of Nth Canterbury business
When Janne Clare’s craft shop in Oxford was ruled "non-essential" she started making biodegradable face masks - and the sideline is now an important part of her business.
Have you seen this bowser?: Police search for stolen vintage fuel pump
Have you seen this bowser?: Police search for stolen vintage fuel pump
Police are investigating after a large vintage fuel pump was stolen from a North Canterbury garage over the weekend.
Residents claim flyride would ruin Conical Hill
Hanmer Springs residents claim flyride would ruin Conical Hill
A group of Hanmer Springs residents and property owners say a flyride proposed in the alpine village will ruin everything that is special about Conical Hill.
MainPower offers day off to vaccinated workers
Canterbury company offers day off to every Covid vaccinated employee
One of North Canterbury's biggest employers is offering its staff a day off work as an incentive to get vaccinated.
Heavy rain on way for parts of South Island
Heavy rain on the way for parts of the South Island
The fine weather's about to come to an end, with heavy rain predicted for parts of the South Island from tonight.
Public vigilance foundation of construction site theft case
Public vigilance foundation of construction site theft case
A man who allegedly burgled a building site in broad daylight was spotted by a member of the public and caught by police.
Nest Egg for Jack: Family business thriving
Nest Egg for Jack: Family hatches thriving business in Cheviot
A lifestyle hobby has turned into a thriving business for a North Canterbury family.
'Down at Your Library' earns international honour
Waimakariri's 'Down at Your Library' earns international music honour
Waimakariri District Libraries has earned a top spot at an international music competition after composing an original song and music video about how much they love their libraries.
Lockdown gives Transpower time to fix conductor
Lockdown's reduced electricity demand gives Transpower time to fix Canterbury line
Reduced electricity demand under lockdown is buying Transpower time to fix a crucial power line that fell across SH7 in North Canterbury.
Avalanche danger: Warning to stay off mountains
Avalanche danger: Warning to stay off mountains
People are being urged to stay away from several Canterbury mountains due to the high risk of avalanches over the next few days.
New stadium a game-changer for the community
New stadium a game-changer for the community
With Mainpower Stadium now open for business in Rangiora, North Canterbury is looking to its next big project - a new stadium in Kaiapoi.
More wild weather set to hit South Island
More wild weather set to hit South Island
Strong winds and heavy rain are set to hit parts of the South Island tomorrow, including Canterbury, as some more heavy weather bears down on the country.
Aqua play park still on track to open soon
Kaiapoi aqua play park still on track to open soon
The planned aqua play park in Kaiapoi could be up and running in about three months.
Private water wells need to be tested in North Canterbury
Private water wells need to be tested in North Canterbury
Environment Canterbury’s latest groundwater quality survey found E.coli and nitrate contamination in some private wells around Waimakariri.