Three seriously hurt in State Highway 1 crash near Rakaia
Four people have been injured, three seriously, in a crash that has closed State Highway 1 near Rakaia this evening.
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Firefighter flown to hospital
Firefighter flown to hospital after North Canterbury blaze, crews spend night at fire site
A firefighter was flown to hospital after a blaze in North Canterbury in searing temperatures.
Akaroa water incident leaves one person dead
Akaroa water incident leaves one person dead
A person has died today following a water incident in Akaroa, on Banks Peninsula.
Man who died after car crashed into power pole named
Man who died after car crashed into power pole named
The man who was killed in a single-vehicle crash near Timaru on December 22 has been named.
Fire warning as hot, gusty weather hits
Fire warning as hot, gusty weather hits
Fire and Emergency NZ says people are getting complacent and ignoring safety warnings this fire season.
Overtaking manoeuvre almost causes crash
'Driving like ****': Aggressive motorist almost causes crash, gives bus driver the finger
An angry motorist nearly caused a head-on collision on a Canterbury highway, then pulled the finger at a bus driver who beeped his horn.
New pool bench commemorates centennial year
New pool bench commemorates centennial year
The Ashburton district's Willowby Community Pool has a new wooden bench.
Keep the kids entertained with a reading adventure
Keep the kids entertained with a reading adventure
The Waimakariri Libraries’ summer reading challenge has been given an adventure twist with a new name - Quest for the Quill.
Teen motorsport commentator racing towards bright future
Teen motorsport commentator racing towards bright future
Budding broadcaster Josh Henderson has enjoyed a fascinating year, from the commentary booth to the co-driver seat in a rally car and even a seat in Parliament.
Call to rethink contracts after CEO's payout
Call for rethink of contracts after departing council CEO gets $57k payout
Selwyn District Council chief executive contracts need to be changed to avoid large payouts if they resign early.
Waimakariri Pottery Group opens new $120k facility
Waimakariri Pottery Group opens new $120k facility
Members of the Waimakariri Pottery Group have praised their vice-president for his role in creating an extension to their rooms in Loburn Domain.
Convicted council manager increases repayments
Council manager who stole thousands from SeniorNet increases repayments
A Canterbury community group, which had about $18,500 stolen from it by a council manager, may get its money back sooner than expected.
Competition to capture photos of heritage sites
Competition to capture photos of heritage sites
The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, and Heritage New Zealand are banding together for a heritage photography competition.
Country music festival a blast from the past
Country music festival a blast from the past
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' experiences are set to feature at the Waimakariri Country Music Festival next month.
Brakes go on new cycle trail builds
Brakes go on new cycle trail builds
A long-forgotten DOC policy that has suddenly been reactivated is creating a headache for riders trying to make new trails.
Motorist praised for helping return stolen dogs
Motorist praised for helping return stolen dogs
A "hero driver" is being praised for helping return two dogs taken in a stolen ute in Central Otago.
Drone joins search for tramper missing near Lake Ōhau
Drone joins search for tramper missing near Lake Ōhau
Friends are worried for the safety of a Dunedin man missing for a week after going tramping near Lake Ohau.
Water company aims to reduce 'bill shock'
Water company aims to reduce 'bill shock'
More water meter readings may be on the way for residents in the Selwyn district.
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Environment Canterbury has received a resource consent application for a new 81,000-panel solar array and battery farm near Waipara, north of Amberley.
‘Beyond relieved’ dogs rescued
Man attempted to escape with dogs after abandoning stolen ute in rural Canterbury
After a dramatic hunt spanning hundreds of kilometres, a man was arrested after being spotted with two stolen dogs in Fairlie.