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Eilish Robinson-Kelly and Thomas Cockburn on holiday in Paris before he was diagnosed with Motor...

Canterbury couple prioritise wedding and travel after shock diagnosis

When Thomas Cockburn saw a neurologist in September he thought it was just another step in his recovery from lingering calf and back injuries.

Artist Donna Demente's plea for council re-think

Donna Demente is facing the closure of her Oamaru gallery due to a significant rent rise. PHOTO:...

Artist Donna Demente's plea for council re-think

Donna Demente has asked the Waitaki District Council to reconsider its push to ‘‘commercialise’’ Oamaru’s historic precinct as a proposed rent hike threatens the future of her Grainstore Gallery.

'It is lazy thinking to say unitaries are the only option for us'

Environment Canterbury councillors. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury News

'It is lazy thinking to say unitaries are the only option for us'

New unitary councils appear set to take on regional council functions from October 2028, but one Canterbury councillor has called it "lazy thinking".

ECan told to clean up its weeds

Locals are calling for more action to clear the Ashburton River banks of Old Man's Beard. PHOTO:...

ECan told to clean up its weeds

Environment Canterbury is defending its weed control work after coming under fire for the state of the some riverbanks.

Mother denies any role in baby's violent death

Storme Turany. Photo: Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff via RNZ

Coroners Court: Mother denies any role in baby's violent death

The mother of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic head injuries has denied any involvement in her son's death.

Waitaki ratepayers call for council probe

The Waitaki District Council headquarters in Oamaru's Thames St. Photo: ODT files

Waitaki ratepayers call for government probe of council's finances

Stunned Waitaki District ratepayers facing rates increases of up to 45% are calling for the government to look into the council's finances.

Police investigating incident at Lincoln pub

An alleged assault on a patron at The Famous Grouse bar in Lincoln is now being investigated by police.

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.

Trapped person rescued after three-car crash

A busy intersection in the Selwyn district has reopened after a person was trapped in a car following a serious crash on Tuesday morning.

Yvonne's sewn into theatre work

Yvonne Harrison. PHOTO: HEATHER MACKENZIE

Yvonne's sewn into theatre work

Canterbury grandmother Yvonne Harrison has had a long standing love of theatre - and its costumes - for more than 40 years.

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.

'Largest collection of earthmoving machinery in NZ'

Several big donations and new arrivals has seen an impressive collection of earthmoving machinery in Canterbury grow even larger.

School to get eight new classroom spaces

Ashburton Intermediate principal Brent Gray, pictured near a demolished classroom earlier this...

School to get eight new 'warm, dry, and fit-for-purpose' classroom spaces

Ashburton Intermediate is one of six schools chosen to receive national government school infrastructure funding.

Mondayisation of Anzac Day 'woke ideology'

Mondayisation of Anzac Day 'woke ideology' - deputy mayor

Selwyn's deputy mayor says the Mondayisation of Anzac Day is "woke" and disrespectful to the soldiers who gave up their lives.

Three generations keep wheels turning at family business

The late Kerry Horrell, left, with son - and current owner of Horrell Engineering - Blair Horrell...

Three generations keep wheels turning at family business

Horrell Engineering has sat at the intersection of Victoria and Wills Sts in central Ashburton for 75 years and is now run by the family’s third generation.