Cruise visits expected to halve this summer
Cruise visits expected to halve this summer
Economic uncertainty and rising costs have been cited as reasons for fewer cruise ships planning to visit Kaikōura this summer.
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Investigation into 'suspicious' fires under way
Investigation into 'suspicious' fires under way
Police are investigating several suspicious scrub fires in Canterbury over the weekend.
Board game creator scores big win
Canterbury board game creator scores big win
A Cheviot man has gone global with his board game creation, taking out the highest honour in the world of tabletop gaming.
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Amberley Beach residents are nervous about the Hurunui District Council buying land to relocate to if the sea forces a retreat from the beach community.
'Once in a generation' chance to redesign town
'Once in a generation' chance to redesign Canterbury town
Woodend residents are being encouraged to reimagine what their town centre will look like after the bypass opens.
27-year-old facing indecent assault charge
27-year-old facing indecent assault charge
A man has appeared in the Christchurch District Court charged with indecent assault after an incident in Rangiora on Tuesday night.
Residents given more time to have say on solar farm plan
Residents given more time to have say on solar farm plan
Canterbury residents have been given more time to have their say on a proposed solar farm near their village.
Why this town's lake is causing a stink
Why this town's lake is causing a stink
It might sound idyllic to live beside a lake, but for the residents of this Canterbury town it is anything but.
Christian schools expanding
Canterbury Christian schools get green light to expand
Planning has started for new buildings at two Canterbury Christian schools following approval to grow their rolls.
Sam Young claims art expo award
Sam Young claims art expo award
A Canterbury artist's work has won the hearts of visitors to the Corcoran French Kaiapoi Art Expo.
Concern as long-serving station manager resigns
Sudden resignation of long-serving Molesworth Station manager raises concerns
Worry and speculation about the future use of New Zealand's largest livestock station are rising following the sudden resignation of its long-term manager.
Bid to find dog that attacked 5-year-old
Bid to find dog that attacked 5-year-old
Anyone who may have seen a dog that attacked a 5-year-old near the Waipara River, north of Christchurch, on Tuesday is being asked to report the sighting.
An uplifting journey for Carolyn
An uplifting journey for Carolyn
A couple of months ago, Rangiora resident Carolyn Burr started on an uplifting journey to help others.
Excitement builds for community centre
Excitement builds for community centre
The residents of a small Canterbury township are getting excited as their promised $5.3m community centre development draws closer.
Who will pay to protect communities from flooding?
Who will pay to protect communities from flooding?
Canterbury councils want to know who pays for preparing for climate change as major storms and flooding threaten local communities.
Vatican Observatory director to visit Canterbury
Vatican Observatory director to visit Canterbury
A leading astronomy expert is set to visit Canterbury next month.
WW2-type bridge considered for flood-prone stream
WW2-type bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
A bailey bridge, commonly used as temporary structures or in emergencies, is one option being considered to give residents more reliable road access.
Call to rid district of feral cats
Call to rid district of feral cats
Feral cats are in the spotlight of a Canterbury district council.
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
A South Island Assembly formed to lobby central Government was one of the suggestions discussed at an Environment Canterbury workshop.
Nomadic principal calls it a day
Nomadic principal calls it a day
Filling in as a principal at schools across the South Island might seem a stressful way to spend your retirement, but for Cantabrian Bob Norrish it has been a "delight".