One dies after being pulled from water near Twizel
One person has died in a water-related incident near Twizel this morning, police say.
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70 years of marriage - despite bad wedding day omen
70 years of marriage - despite bad wedding day omen
As Sid and Jan Dyer celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary this week, they recalled driving to the ceremony at the Kaiapoi Methodist Church and noticing a huge cloud looming ominously in the sky.
Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
'It just didn’t feel right this place was shut': Iconic Canterbury pub to reopen
The Hurunui Hotel's owners have taken it off the market after failing to find a buyer, and have instead moved to their backup plan - leasing the business for the next three years to an experienced bar manager.
Crash-prone rail bridge to be fixed by Christmas
Canterbury's crash-prone rail bridge to be fixed by Christmas
Repairs will finally begin on the Tinwald Viaduct in Canterbury next week, almost four months since it was closed after being struck by an excavator being towed on a trailer.
Water testing raises nitrate concerns
Water testing raises concerns over nitrate levels
Greenpeace has highlighted concerns about two urban water supplies in Canterbury after its testing showed high nitrate levels.
32 more dairy farms for Canterbury
32 more dairy farms approved in Canterbury this year; another 15 in progress
Canterbury grows most of NZ's wheat, barley and oat crops. But persistently low wheat prices, coupled with a high milk payout, are likely driving farmers out of the industry in search of dairy dollars.
Mother’s tribute to young son killed in crash
Mother’s tribute to young son killed in crash
A young boy who was killed in a crash with his father in Canterbury has been remembered by his mum as someone who brought "joy, laughter, and light" into the world.
Substation issue in Nth Canterbury
Substation issue in Nth Canterbury prompts urgent call to reduce power use
Due to an urgent Transpower issue at the Waipara substation, MainPower customers in the Hurunui and Kaikoura districts are being asked to reduce power usage by at least 30% on Friday.
Stark reminder of what not to do
Stark reminder of what not to do when your house is on fire
A Canterbury householder made a futile - and risky - bid to put a fire in her home out using a pot of water. But as this photo shows, it was never going to work.
Council contractor keeps finances under wraps
Canterbury council contractor keeps finances secret from public
Selwyn District Council-owned contractor, Corde, has steered clear of publicly releasing financial details this week, citing "commercial sensitivities".
Motorcyclist dies in SH1 crash
Motorcyclist dies in SH1 crash
A motorcyclist has died after a crash on State Highway 1 in North Canterbury.
Over $100k raised for family of mountain guide who died on Mt Cook
Over $100k raised for family of mountain guide who died on Mt Cook
Friends are rallying to support the wife and young children of mountain guide Thomas Vialletet who perished in a fall on Aoraki/Mt Cook.
Hearing dates set for controversial solar farm
Hearing dates set for controversial solar farm
An application to build a 181ha Canterbury solar farm, which is facing community opposition, will be considered by independent commissioners in February.
Family farm sale paves way for development
Family farm sale paves the way for thousands of new homes
Plans are starting to take shape for a major rezoning of farmland on the outskirts of a booming Canterbury town.
Inspiring kids to look up
Making sure Canterbury kids don't become 'flat earthers and moon-landing deniers'
Bradley McConville never imagined he would be teaching astronomy to children on the other side of the world.
Kids-only festive store getting ready to open
Kids-only festive store getting ready to open
Excitement is building around a Canterbury Christmas shop which will be exclusively for children aged 5-12.
Man charged over death of rural postie
Man charged over death of popular Canterbury postie
A man has been charged after the death of a well-known rural Canterbury postie on his last day of work before retirement.
New Four Square owners gift $5 vouchers to locals
New Four Square owners gift $5 vouchers to locals
The doors to a sparkling new Four Square have been opened alongside State Highway 1 in Rakaia.
Endangered gulls return to nesting site
Endangered gulls return to nesting site near SH1
A breeding colony of about 40 black-billed gulls has settled in the Ashburton River near the SH1 bridge, much less than last year’s colony of about 4000 at the site.
Guide who fell to his death was father of two
'Careful and diligent' mountain guide who fell to his death was father of two young children
A mountain guide who fell to his death with a client on Aoraki/Mt Cook was married with two young children.