Boy badly burned: Waipara camp operator facing charges
Boy badly burned: Waipara camp operator facing charges
The trust behind a North Canterbury adventure camp where a nine-year-old Hokitika boy was badly burned is facing a criminal charge.
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Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
There are many ways to serve a community - and Cantabrian Ron Ealam has been doing it for the last few decades at least with trusty dogs at his side.
Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat - coroner
Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat - coroner
The deaths of five people in a boat capsize off the Kaikōura coast was caused by exposure to petrol fumes while they were trapped under the hull.
PM returns to business after fire
PM returns to Canterbury business after devastating fire
Canterbury business Sutton Tools has come a long way since a fire nearly destroyed it three years ago, PM Christopher Luxon says.
Tour of the night sky from hot pools
Tour of the night sky from hot pools
Bathers in Hanmer Springs will be able to go on a guided tour of our galaxy while relaxing in a hot pool during the upcoming Matariki celebrations.
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Cantabrians are sending knitted blankets, clothes and toys to people in war-torn Ukraine.
Trust closes amid funding woes
Trust closes amid funding woes
Regrettably the tank is empty, said the co-founder of a Canterbury community trust after the sudden decision to close it down last week.
School cashes in on buttery bullion
Canterbury school cashes in on buttery bullion
A primary school in Canterbury has turned to the buttery bullion instead of fundraising favourites like chocolate or cookies.
Hall of fame honour for Ros and Gideon
Hall of fame honour for Canterbury Subway operators
Two Rangiora Subway franchisees have become the first New Zealanders to be inducted into the Subway Hall of Fame.
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki will be a lot quieter in Kaiapoi this year after the popular fireworks and light festival was cancelled due to a lack of funding.
Orange ballot boxes to make postal voting easier
Orange ballot boxes to make postal voting easier in Canterbury district
Orange ballot boxes are expected to pop up around North Canterbury later this year.
ECan to push for commuter train
ECan to push for commuter train from Rangiora and Rolleston to Chch
The idea of a commuter train taking passengers from Rangiora and Rolleston to Christchurch is gathering steam, but not everyone is on board.
Projects get $50k funding boost
Projects get $50k funding boost
Six North Canterbury environmental projects are set to receive a funding boost.
Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors after assault at school
A Canterbury principal says he felt for his colleagues after critics took to social media following an incident at Oxford Area School last week.
Murray's many roles at rugby club
'We played with a leather ball six inches deep in mud': Murray's many roles at rugby club
The numbers keep mounting up for Canterbury rugby stalwart Murray Goodwin.
Food forest starting to grow
Canterbury food forest starting to grow
A new food forest is being established near Kaiapoi.
Schools risk losing teaching talent
Schools risk losing teaching talent
North Canterbury’s "best and brightest" teachers could be lost following cuts in Thursday’s Budget, a North Canterbury principal says.
Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury has hit the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival which runs until Saturday.
Town hall parking woes to be eased
Old Rangiora police station site being turned into car park
The hassle of finding a vacant parking spot around the Rangiora Town Hall will soon be eased.
How RMA reforms could shake up local government
'One-stop shop': How RMA reforms could shake up local government
Proposed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act could bring sweeping changes for Canterbury councils.