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Rest home resident's 'ride-on scooter fully loaded' with PJs for kids in need

When Canterbury retirement village resident Jan Marshall watched a TV news story about Dame Valerie Adams and her 'Jammie Army', she decided to start her own pyjama charity drive to help children in her town.

Kerbside glass recycling coming soon

Mayor Marie Black at the Amberley Transfer Station holding a glass recycling bin. Photo: Hurunui...

Kerbside glass recycling collection coming soon in Amberley

Glass recycling from the front gate will be an option for Amberley residents from July 7.

Paralympian still going the distance

Canterbury Paralympian still going the distance

For the second year in a row, Rangiora Paralympian Evan Clulee exceeded his goals in the nationwide Heart Foundation MyMarathon fundraiser.

Person dies after incident at Canterbury council pool

Person dies after incident at Canterbury council pool

A swimmer has died in hospital after being pulled from a public pool in Rangiora.

Catching a wave at the hot pools

A new $4m surfing experience is scheduled to open at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa in October.

Plane makes 'hard landing' in Rangiora

Emergency services were called after a small plane got into trouble at the Rangiora Airfield.

One dead after crash involving two trucks on SH1

A person has died in hospital after a truck caught fire following a serious crash on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury.

Three taken to hospital after Canterbury crash

Three people were taken to Christchurch Hospital after a crash near Rangiora on Tuesday.

Strong opposition to golf course sale

A crowd of more than 450 filled the hall to capacity, as another hundred or so stood outside....

Strong opposition to golf course sale

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said the district council will investigate seeking partners from the golfing world and community to help buy the Pegasus golf course back from a Christchurch-based housing developer.

Whitebaiters banned from camping at beach

Whitebaiters banned from camping at Canterbury beach

Whitebaiters will be banned from camping at a beach near Kaiapoi after threatening behaviour was reported to police last year.

Township hopes to buy back golf course

A packed public meeting at the Pegasus Bay School opposing the purchase of Pegasus' 18 hole...

Canterbury township hopes to buy back golf course from developer

Pegasus residents and a housing developer look set to go head to head over a golf course, as the community sets up a war chest with the backing of local and national politicians.

Doctor told dad of two 'there were no red flags' before tumour found

A doctor dismissed a Blenheim patient with a fast-growing tumour that has now been flagged as a potentially terminal cancer.

Retro-style espresso bar opens in Kaiapoi

Ris'tretto's new retro-style espresso bar at 68 Ohoka Rd, Kaiapoi. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Retro-style espresso bar opens in Kaiapoi

Christchurch coffee roastery Ris’tretto has opened a new retro-style espresso bar in Kaiapoi.

100th premier game milestone a fiesty encounter

Referee Jared Le Gros - who cut his teeth playing rugby in North Canterbury as a five-year-old - has returned to his old club to celebrate a milestone.

Cameron aims high on the ice

Rangiora’s Cameron Tobin is looking forward to her first full season as part of the Canterbury...

Cameron aims high on the ice

The physicality and strategy of a fast-paced ice hockey game is what keeps Cantabrian Cameron Tobin enthused with the sport, as she aims to make the national under-18 team later this year.

Rally Canterbury entries confirmed

A total of 29 entries have been received for the second round of the New Zealand Rally Championship in Canterbury on Sunday.

Opinion: Mayor on the Pegasus golf course zoning

Dan Gordon. Photo: Waimakariri District Council

Opinion: Mayor on the Pegasus golf course zoning

There has understandably been a high level of interest and concern from residents and the wider district about what the future may hold for the Pegasus golf course, writes Mayor Dan Gordon.