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A photo of black mould from the failed Healthy Homes inspection report. Photo: Supplied

Landlord to pay tenant after 'appalling' rental home deemed 'completely unhygienic'

Black mould, holes in the floor and a toilet that leaked sewage were some of the issues in an "appalling" Canterbury rental property which the Tenancy Tribunal described as "not suitable for a child".

Broughton promises 7% rates rise cap

Selwyn mayor promises 7% rates rise cap if elected

Do you think Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton's campaign commitment to keeping future rates rises to below 7% is achievable?

Council rakes in $124k more than expected from parking fines

Council rakes in $124k more than expected from parking fines

Ashburton District Council collected more money from parking fines in 2024/25 than it predicted after the Government increased infringement and towage fees.

Lifestyle village plan concerns residents

Impending arrival of lifestyle village concerns residents

Residents of a small Canterbury town are concerned a 211-unit lifestyle village will bring an influx of elderly people, putting pressure on their services and medical facilities.

Whale Watch fined after workers injured

Photo: Q-West boat builders / q-west.com

Whale Watch fined after workers injured

Whale Watch Kaikōura has been fined $246,500 in the Christchurch District Court after it admitted safety failures following two workplace incidents.

Wildlife will 'find somewhere else' to live

The site for Ashburton's second bridge is also home to endangered black-billed gulls (tarāpuka)...

Wildlife will 'find somewhere else' to live while bridge is built - mayor

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says the town's second bridge "is going to happen if there is a lizard there or not".

Toll on Canterbury bypass could cause safety issues

Williams St, outside Kaiapoi North School, already experiences high traffic volumes. Photo: David...

Toll on Canterbury bypass could cause safety issues

Schools and local leaders fear for the safety of students and residents if a Woodend Bypass toll is imposed and motorists ‘rat-run’ to avoid paying it.

Hall deemed worth saving despite 'considerable cost'

Rakaia Memorial Hall Committee chairperson Fred Clarkson is adamant the hall is "worth saving" as...

Hall deemed worth saving despite 'considerable cost'

A Canterbury committee is vowing to save a 69-year-old hall in need of costly earthquake strengthening.

Green light for Four Square

A concept plan from Foodstuffs shows what the former Salmon Tales building will look like as a...

Green light for Four Square in Rakaia

Land use consent has been granted for Rakaia’s Four Square to operate in the former Salmon Tales building. Now the supermarket is aiming for a pre-Christmas opening in the landmark building.

Record whale sightings off Kaikōura coast

There were 293 sightings of eight different cetacean species were observed, including humpback,...

Record whale sightings off Kaikōura coast

This year’s Kaikōura whale count has been hailed as the best yet.

Warning issued after battery pack fire

A lithium battery pack that burst into flames around lunchtime in a Canterbury home office has prompted a warning from firefighters.

Two heroes lost in a week

Two Canterbury heroes lost in a week

Two former long-serving Canterbury firefighters have been lost in the space of just one week.

Lumberjack model plane takes off

Alex Hewson with his Lumberjack model airplane at the Ashburton Model Aero Club’s invitational...

Lumberjack model plane takes off

Canterbury aviation regulator Alex Hewson designed and built his own Lumberjack model plane - then got it airborne.

Rolleston commuters get bus services' boost

Rolleston commuters to get long-awaited bus services' boost

Rolleston commuters will soon have access to four times as many buses, with a new private service ready to roll.

Sabbatical to feature baseball, AI learning

Baseball, AI learning to feature in Canterbury principal's 12-week sabbatical

Mount Hutt College principal Jack Saxon has international travel, artificial intelligence and baseball in his sights on his 12-week sabbatical.

'No significant concerns' over animal welfare at Lincoln University farm

'No significant concerns' over animal welfare at Lincoln University farm

The Ministry for Primary Industries has visited Lincoln University's demonstration dairy farm following a complaint about animal welfare there.

Scientists aim to find cause of toxic blooms

Algae blooms have plagued Lake Hood over the last three summers. Photo: Supplied

Scientists aim to find cause of Canterbury lake's toxic blooms

Monitoring of Lake Hood is due to start next month in an effort to stave off algae blooms that have plagued the lake over the last three summers.

Well-known Rangiora retailer moves to Sydenham

The Fabric of Society’s owner Emily Rowse, centre, with her dog Lilou and some of her staff...

Well-known Rangiora retailer moves to Sydenham

A former Rangiora policewoman, who transformed her love of fabrics and homeware into a popular business in a residential area, has moved her shop to Christchurch.

'We said our vows at the Selwyn Huts'

Selwyn Huts residents Cara, Nikau and Dan Te Ngaru. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

'We said our vows at the Selwyn Huts': Couple make emotional plea to stay in their 'slice of heaven'

The future of the Upper Selwyn Huts is now in the hands of district councillors who will deliberate their options before making a final decision on September 17.

Costly spike in vehicles hitting power poles

An electricity distribution company is calling on drivers to take care on Canterbury's icy roads after a recent spike in vehicles hitting power poles.

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