Shared housing for elderly a step closer in Rangiora
Shared housing for elderly a step closer in Rangiora
A social housing initiative, described as "flatting for older people", is a step closer to becoming a reality in Canterbury.
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Preparations for Rangiora book sale under way
Preparations for Rangiora book sale under way
Rangiora Rotary’s annual book sale is fast approaching.
Swing-a-long for St John fundraiser
Swing-a-long for St John fundraiser
An 18 to 20-piece band will swing into action on August 16 to help raise funds to refurbish the Rangiora ambulance hub and build a new station at Akaroa.
Rangiora Business Hub a hot spot
Rangiora Business Hub a hot spot
A parcel of bare land near Rangiora that was initially identified as being "well-suited for self-storage" has become a hot spot for commercial property development.
'Mad rush' of election candidates in North Canterbury
'Mad rush' of election candidates in North Canterbury
A last-minute rush has led to a high number of candidates standing across North Canterbury, but one mayor has been re-elected unopposed.
Suspicious fire rips through Kaiapoi house
Suspicious fire rips through Kaiapoi house
One person was taken to hospital after a suspicious house fire in Kaiapoi on Monday morning.
Back to Base challenge for Doug
Back to Base challenge for Doug
After serving his Canterbury community for decades, Doug Archbold is challenging himself to walk 49km this month for a cause that first came into his life 28 years ago.
'Nothing new' in council report cards - mayors
What Canterbury mayors think of the Govt's new council report cards
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says the Government’s new performance reports will help communities to "really see how councils are performing".
MP fighting to remove commuter lane
MP fighting to remove commuter lane from Christchurch motorway
A commuter lane on the Christchurch Northern Motorway is causing confusion and needs to go, Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey says.
Hunter the husky claims top dog title
Hunter the husky scores big bag of biscuits for being top dog
A 14-year-old siberian husky, who had a successful show career in Auckland, has won the hearts of voters in a Canterbury district.
Councillors won’t get childcare subsidy yet
Councillors won’t get childcare subsidy yet
A bid to introduce childcare allowances for elected members was narrowly voted down by Hurunui district councillors on Tuesday.
Serious injuries after truck crash on SH1
Serious injuries after truck crash on SH1
Two people have been injured after a truck crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury.
Canterbury couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust
Canterbury couple set to lose $1.7m in property after cannabis bust
A Canterbury couple have lost their battle to prevent the Crown from taking their two properties worth $1.7 million after a commercial-scale cannabis bust.
Ball to raise money for museum makeover
Ball to raise money for museum makeover
It's time to don your finest black and white attire and strike a pose as the Cheviot Museum hosts a glamorous ball on August 16.
Where has Lobby the crayfish gone?
Where has 'Lobby' the giant crayfish gone?
The iconic orange crayfish on Kaikōura's Lobster Inn has endured gales, storms and a huge quake. Now the giant statue is in Christchurch getting some much-needed repairs.
No easy solutions for toxic lake - developer
No easy solutions to fix toxic Canterbury lake - developer
Resolving toxic algae issues in a Canterbury town's lake will take time, says the developer.
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.
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.