Dog owners warned to avoid two rivers after toxic algae found
Pet owners are being warned to keep their dogs away from two Canterbury rivers due to toxic algae.
North Canterbury
Slow start to Christmas tree season - grower
'A lot quieter than normal': Cost of living means slow start to Christmas tree season
A North Canterbury Christmas tree grower, who sells Monterey pines in Papanui and Linwood, says it has been a slow start to the festive season.
North Canterbury's turn to Toot for Tucker
North Canterbury's turn to Toot for Tucker
North Canterbury food banks preparing for the big Christmas rush are hoping to get a much-needed boost from the annual Toot for Tucker appeal on Tuesday.
Crate Day revellers anger rivercare group
Canterbury Crate Day revellers anger rivercare group
Crate Day revellers in 4WD vehicles and activists clashed at Canterbury's Ashley River on Saturday after endangered tarapiroe black-fronted tern eggs were broken.
School milestone celebrated
School milestone celebrated with cake - and a trip down memory lane
Former pupils and staff came together for a special celebration to mark Kaiapoi Borough School's 150-year milestone.
Classic motorcycles take to the track
Classic motorcycles take to the track
The ninth annual Classic Action Motorcycle Sports Totalspan Southern Classic saw some of NZ's top riders come together in Timaru to share their passion for old school bikes.
Concerns over impact of 4WDs on vulnerable birds
Concerns over impact of 4WDs on vulnerable birds nesting at Canterbury river
Canterbury organisations committed to protecting vulnerable native birds nesting at the Ashley Rakahuri River have grave fears for their survival with Crate Day looming.
North Canterbury a popular place to live
North Canterbury a popular place to live
The Waimakariri and Hurunui district councils are continuing to process high numbers of consents for new houses, as the housing boom shows no signs on letting up.
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
Plan to make waterfront hot pools even bigger
A proposed hot pool and spa complex on Kaikōura's waterfront could be bigger than originally planned.
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury's $10.8 billion transport wish list
Canterbury mayors are backing the call for a $10.8 billion investment in local transport infrastructure.
Student gains top honours at military camp
Student gains top honours as volunteer at Burnham Military Camp
Rangiora student Jamie-Lee Rogers was expecting her experience at Burnham Military Camp to be tough and strict with lots of people yelling in her face.
One dead after Hurunui crash
One dead after Hurunui crash
A person has died in a single-vehicle crash in North Canterbury.
Serious injuries after North Canterbury crashes
Serious injuries after two crashes in North Canterbury
Emergency services were called to two serious crashes in North Canterbury on Thursday.
Illegal rubbish dumping rife across the region
'A cost to ratepayers': Illegal rubbish dumping rife across the region
A North Canterbury community is being urged to report any suspicious activity after rubbish was dumped next to the Cust River.
Keep a lid on Crate Day party, police warn
Keep a lid on Crate Day party, police warn
Police are keeping an eye on a planned Crate Day event at a Canterbury river.
Armed police called to incident at rural property
Armed police called to incident at rural property
Armed police converged on a house in North Canterbury last night.
Still breeding Clydesdales after 28 years
Canterbury couple still breeding Clydesdales after 28 years
After spotting a Clydesdale at the 1995 Oxford A&P Show, Margo Vliet Vlieland turned to her husband Alan and told him: “I want one of those horses with the fluffy feet.”
Pedestrian hit by vehicle on SH1
Pedestrian hit by vehicle on SH1
A person has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a vehicle on State Highway 1.
Rangiora restaurant owner ordered to pay ex-employee $30,000
Rangiora restaurant owner ordered to pay ex-employee $30,000
A Rangiora restaurant owner who underpaid a former employee and took money from his wages has been ordered to repay almost $30,000 dollars in arrears.
Christmas in Kaikoura
Christmas in Kaikoura
A Christmas Grotto, a pool party, movies, stories, crafts, carols and a gift-giving tree are all helping to bring some Christmas cheer to Kaikoura.