Frontline council staff targeted
Frontline council staff targeted as abuse, threats and assaults increase
A parking warden being struck with wet plaster was one of a growing number of abusive incidents reported by staff at a Canterbury council.
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Dahlia grower's 'labour of love'
Canterbury dahlia grower's pick-your-own patch brings families 'buckets of happiness'
If you ask Canterbury dahlia devotee Vanessa Robinson to pick her favourite flower variety - you might be surprised to hear her say 'Pooh'.
Council opts to start new company to manage water
Canterbury council opts to start new company to manage water
Selwyn district councillors have decided to establish a new company to manage water.
Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
'We could hear her crying but didn’t know where': Firefighters dig deep to rescue Myrtle
It took a mammoth effort from Canterbury firefighters to rescue fox terrier Myrtle after she literally went ‘down the rabbit hole’ under her owners' home.
Shock closure of Leeston Library
Shock closure of Leeston Library
A mobile library is the Selwyn council's solution to the sudden loss of Leeston Library and Service Centre - all while it waits for the construction of a new $16.1 million facility.
Businesses optimistic on future growth
Canterbury businesses optimistic about future growth
Canterbury business owners like Tom Lawson of Larcomb Vineyard near Rolleston are hoping for a stronger year in 2025.
Ex-top cop plays key role in huts dispute
Former top cop plays key role in Canterbury huts dispute
A former high-profile police officer is playing a key role in negotiations between Greenpark Huts bach owners and Ngāi Tahu.
Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises
Selwyn mayor defends double-digit rates rises
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton has compared rates capping to putting a lid on a pot of boiling water.
Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road
Hydrogen fuel cell truck hits the road
A new hydrogen fuel cell truck built by a Rolleston company will be launched on Thursday as part of an effort to reduce emissions from the transport sector.
Water service options still being considered
Water service options still being considered
A Canterbury council is still weighing up its options for the future of its water services.
Big turn out at Canterbury field days event
Big turn out at Canterbury field days event
The rural township of Kirwee in Canterbury is buzzing as thousands filter through the farmgates for day one of the South Island Agricultural Field Days.
Police name woman killed in Hurunui crash
Police name woman killed in Hurunui crash
The name of a Canterbury woman who died after a crash in the Hurunui district on February 11 has been released.
Lewis Pass crash victim named
Lewis Pass crash victim named
The man who was killed in a crash on State Highway 7 in Canterbury on February 9 has been named.
Family won’t return to home after horror crash
Family won’t return to home after horror crash
A Canterbury family "can’t sleep in the house again" after a car driven by an alleged drink driver smashed through the master bedroom wall early on Saturday morning.
Funeral held for NZ soldier killed in Ukraine
Funeral for NZ soldier killed in Ukraine to be held in Canterbury
Corporal Dominic Abelen will receive a private funeral in Canterbury on Friday after his body was returned from Ukraine.
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
Greenpark Huts owners protest looming eviction
The remaining Greenpark Huts residents say they have been warned by Ngāi Tahu to leave by June 30 - or be trespassed.
Long recovery for motor racing driver after fiery crash
Long recovery for motor racing driver after fiery crash
A GivealIttle fund has been set up to raise money for a motor racing driver who was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition after a fiery crash.
Crash victim named
Person who died in Canterbury crash named
The man who died following a crash in Canterbury on March 1 has been named.
Lily's creative legacy comes into focus
Lily's creative legacy comes into focus
Since she was eight, Canterbury photographer Lily McCondach has always had a camera in her hand.
Schools act fast to keep canteens open
Canterbury schools act fast to keep canteens open after collapse of company
Two Canterbury high schools were left scrambling to keep their school canteens running after Libelle, the company managing them, went into liquidation.