High petrol costs could fuel rates rise
High petrol costs could fuel rates rise in Waimakariri
Rising fuel prices are starting to bite as the Waimakariri District Council finalises its annual plan.
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Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
A North Canterbury school has unveiled its giant new mural.
Commission to investigate how fishing vessel capsized
Commission to investigate how fishing vessel capsized
An investigation has been launched into the fatal capsizing of a fishing vessel off the coast of Kaikōura.
Lockdown lifted at Canterbury high school
Lockdown lifted at Canterbury high school
One person has been taken to hospital after Kaiapoi High School was locked down for a time on Monday afternoon.
One dead after boat capsized
One dead after boat capsized
A person has died after a boat capsized near Kaikōura on Monday morning.
Springer spaniel becomes a rat control star
Springer spaniel becomes a rat control star
When rat-control star, Evie the Welsh springer spaniel, started working along the Ashley River near Rangiora she showed immediate prowess and enthusiasm for her task.
Golf course ponds run dry
Golf course ponds run dry
Ponds and creeks started to dry up at the Pegasus golf course this week, causing more stress for residents already upset about the property being sold and potentially carved up for housing.
Residents to air concerns over golf course sale
Residents to air their concerns at meeting over Pegasus golf course sale
Many North Canterbury residents are still reeling after hearing the Pegasus golf course has been sold to a Christchurch-based property developer which aims to cut it up for housing.
US woman leaves gift for Nth Canterbury kids in will
US woman leaves gift for Nth Canterbury kids in will
The unexpected generosity of an American woman who visited Kaikōura 15 years ago has brought a dream of marine education to life for children.
Hong Kong tourists killed in crash near Rakaia
Hong Kong tourists killed in crash near Rakaia
The two people who died after a three-vehicle crash south of Christchurch last week were reportedly tourists from Hong Kong.
Bid to rezone golf course for housing development
Bid to rezone Pegasus golf course for housing development
The Pegasus golf course near Christchurch is expected to be carved up for housing.
Celebration of brotherly love
Celebration of brotherly love
Blue Brothers North Canterbury, a charitable not-for-profit organisation providing free exercise classes and camaraderie for men with cancer, has celebrated its fifth anniversary.
Retirement well earned after years in the classroom
Retirement well earned after years in the classroom
A Rangiora couple with a combined teaching career of 95 years say their recent decision to retire from the profession has been difficult.
'Guardian angel' support workers forgotten about
Canterbury mayor says 'guardian angel' support workers forgotten about
A Canterbury mayor says rural support workers have been forgotten about for too long, leaving them vulnerable to rising fuel costs.
Controversial solar farm scaled back
Controversial solar farm scaled back
The potential size of a proposed 181ha solar farm in Canterbury has been reduced due to compliance issues on the land.
Rescuers waited to rescue man and dogs
Rescuers waited to rescue man and dogs stranded in middle of flooded Canterbury river
Rescuers were told to hold back for more than half an hour from saving a man and his dogs in the middle of a flooded Canterbury river unless something "catastrophic" happened, an emergency call log shows.
Bus timetable at mercy of Iran war
Fuel costs may impact Canterbury bus timetable
The number and frequency of buses on the roads across Canterbury could change if fuel costs remain high.
Tattoo artist finally gets a solo exhibition
Tattoo artist finally gets a solo exhibition
After more than 25 years working in the tattoo industry, Canterbury artist Morks is having his first solo exhibition.
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Caution urged with school disputes proposal
Stand-offs between parents and schools can be complex and an independent resolution service may not be the answer, Canterbury school leaders say.
More super-volunteers needed
More super-volunteers needed
A Canterbury Riding For The Disabled service is looking for more "super heroes" after a huge increase in fuel costs forced some of their volunteers to leave.