One killed in highway crash near Kaikōura
One person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash that has left State Highway 1 partially blocked north of Kaikōura.
North Canterbury
Best dish in North Canterbury
Where to find the best dish in North Canterbury
The D.O.T.I Eatery & Bar in Amberley is celebrating after its duck breast dish with asparagus, cauliflower, bacon, orange, goat’s cheese, and hazelnut praline came out on top in The North Course.
Ensure old burn piles are fully extinguished
Ensure your old burn piles are fully extinguished - Fenz
Firefighters in North Canterbury are on tenterhooks after several fires in the region were linked to burn piles, some more than five days old, which had not been properly put out.
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
Selwyn District Council-owned infrastructure company CORDE is a big player in Canterbury and beyond. Daniel Alvey reports on how the company has united various services across the sector.
Fire crews battle blaze near Canterbury township
Fire crews battle blaze near Canterbury township
Fire crews have been battling a forestry fire near the Canterbury town of Pines Beach.
A Kaiapoi community Christmas
A Kaiapoi community Christmas
The Kaiapoi Community Christmas Market will return on Saturday.
Long year of recovery for man crushed by branch
Long year of recovery for man crushed by branch
A man who was crushed under a large branch when it fell on his camper van at a Canterbury domain earlier this year has extended a huge thank you to everyone who helped him.
Exotic race car proves popular
Exotic race car proves popular at Xmas carfest
The highlight of the Hawarden-Waikari Lions Club Xmas Carfest on Sunday was the exotic Rodin Cars Sintura race car.
New post for former Rangiora RSA president
New post for former Rangiora RSA president
Former Rangiora RSA president Malcolm Wallace is the new national RSA vice-president - and he has big plans to bring young service men and women into the organisation.
Church window lit up to remember Erebus victims
Church window lit up to remember Erebus victims
A stained glass window is shining brightly again in Kaiapoi to honour the 257 people who died in the Mt Erebus plane crash in November 1979.
Big building projects under way at schools
Big building projects under way at schools
Six school building projects are under way or planned, including extra classrooms, to cater for Canterbury's growing population.
Spectacular new mural at Rangiora High
Spectacular new mural at Rangiora High
A mural has been created by Rangiora High students for the school’s Haoura/Wellbeing Hub.
ECan chair wary of RMA reforms
'Definite move away from Treaty engagement': ECan chair wary of RMA reforms
Canterbury’s new regional council chair is wary of "unintended consequences" as he wades through the Government's new resource management legislation.
Council pushing for new road to ease congestion
Council pushing for new road to ease congestion
Rangiora’s eastern link road is closer to becoming a reality as the Waimakariri council prepares to present a business case and concept design to NZTA in February.
Riding down troublemakers in Rangiora
Riding down troublemakers in Rangiora
Members of the Rangiora Community Patrol are taking their roles in a new direction - riding their bikes on the job.
Young family to take flight after big win
Young family to take flight after big win
A lucky Canterbury family has won an international travel adventure as part of McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA Rangiora's 50th birthday celebration.
Mel lands her first solo exhibition
Mel lands her first solo exhibition
Canterbury multi-disciplinary artist Mel Eaton laid out an ambitious set of goals at the start of the year, including leaving her full-time job and getting her first solo art exhibition.
Vote for your favourite Christmas lights display
Vote for your favourite Christmas lights display
The Rangiora and Kaiapoi Christmas Lights Map has introduced a People's Choice award for the best display.
Suspicious approach by man on Canterbury beach
Suspicious approach by man on Canterbury beach
Police are appealing for help after a suspicious approach by a man left a woman shaken on a Canterbury beach.
Subway Rangiora changes hands
Subway Rangiora changes hands
After serving more than 1.8 million customers at Subway Rangiora over the past two decades, owners Gideon Aldridge and Roslynne Lovell are retiring.