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Contractors work on the new walkway to Ravenswood at Woodend. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE

Footpath takes shape along SH1

Contractors have started working on the new pedestrian pathway alongside SH1 in North Canterbury.

Man killed by falling branch

A tree fell on a car in Fergusson Dr in Upper Hutt this morning, as wild winds hammered the lower...

Man killed by falling branch, 500 properties without power in North Canterbury

A man has died after being hit by a falling branch in Wellington, while strong winds have knocked out power to almost 500 properties in North Canterbury.

Big Xmas planned in Kaiapoi

Christmas will return to Kaiapoi’s town centre with stalls, entertainment and the Great Christmas Shopping Spree.

Rock thrown through MP's car window

Rock thrown through Canterbury MP's car window

A Canterbury MP was "pretty disappointed" to discover his car had been vandalised.

Concerns over fall in property values

Concerns over fall in property values

Waimakariri homeowners concerned about their recent property valuations should get them reviewed, says district council chief executive Jeff Millward.

Benefit changes could impact youth job programmes

Kaikōura youth attended a taster mechanic course at Ara in Christchurch earlier this year as part...

Benefit changes could impact youth job programmes

Two Canterbury mayors worry changes to youth benefit rules will impact their rural employment schemes.

Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up

Department of Conservation rangers joined forces with police, the Waimakariri District Council and Christchurch City Council to patrol local whitebaiting spots last week.

Bid to stop menz shed from 'dying'

Bid to stop Canterbury menz shed from 'dying'

The Amberley Menz Shed is in danger of becoming homeless and a desperate search is on to find an alternative home for the group.

Community steps up to help family of house fire victims

Community steps up to help family of house fire victims

More than $4000 has been raised so far for the family of a man and his granddaughter who died after a house fire on Saturday night.

Trim trees now to protect electricity network - MainPower

Trim trees now to protect electricity network - MainPower

Unprecedented growth of vegetation and shelterbelts has prompted a Canterbury lines company to call for rural property owners to get trimming.

New home for croquet in Kaiapoi

The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of guests when the Kaiapoi Croquet Club officially opened its new club rooms and also celebrated its 120th birthday.

Sexual assault claims at care home

The woman was receiving hospital-level care at Bainlea House in Rangiora when claims were made...

Canterbury care home took intimate photos of elderly resident after sexual assault claims

A Canterbury elderly care facility was told to improve its standards after claims a resident was sexually assaulted.

Hurunui mayor re-elected unopposed

Hurunui Mayor Marie Black says she can’t wait to get to work with her new council. Mrs Black was re-elected unopposed for a third term, but admits it was a nervous wait to see who would join her...

Gordon to serve third term in Waimakariri

By David Hill, Local Democracy ReporterDan Gordon has won a third term as Waimakariri mayor. Mr Gordon faced a strong challenge from sitting councillor Paul Williams in campaign which at times was...