Truck crash partially blocked SH1
The main road through Oamaru has been cleared following a truck crash early on Friday morning.
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Restoration a labour of love for family
Restoration a labour of love for family
The restoration of a 1958 Wolseley 15/50 has been a labour of love for Canterbury man Ross Holland and his 18-year-old son Josh.
North Canterbury principal steps up to national role
North Canterbury principal steps up to national role
Kaiapoi North School's principal is taking two years leave as he steps into the role of New Zealand Principals' Federation president.
Wheels with Wings takes off in Oxford
Wheels with Wings takes off in Oxford
The fifth annual Wheels with Wings event on Sunday has attracted interest from keen aviators and motoring enthusiasts from across Canterbury.
Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank
Kea 'unimpressed' at being trapped in water tank
A kea has been rescued after becoming trapped in a water tank in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Problem parkers rile up residents
Problem parkers rile up residents
Illegal parking has topped the list of the most common complaints from residents in the Selwyn district.
Calls for new library to get bilingual signage
Calls for new library to get bilingual signage
Another controversy could be brewing over the issue of whether a new Canterbury council building should have bilingual signage.
Dark sky lights installed on Kaikōura road
Dark sky lights installed on Kaikōura road
Streetlights on Kaikōura’s Beach Rd now comply with the district’s dark sky rules.
Three seriously hurt in State Highway 1 crash near Rakaia
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.
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.