SUBSCRIBER
Canterbury councils leave door open for Waitaki
Waitaki's northern neighbours are firming up amalgamation plans and say there is room in their alliance for the Waitaki district.
Districts
Hunter dies after incident near Lake Heron
Hunter dies after incident near Lake Heron
A hunter has died in an incident near Lake Heron in Canterbury, say police.
Driver put Canterbury public 'at significant risk'
Driver put Canterbury public 'at significant risk'
A man is facing serious charges after a fleeing driver incident that damaged vehicles between Hurunui and Christchurch, police say.
Ukulele festival returns
Ukulele festival returns
After a three-year hiatus, Geraldine’s ukulele festival is back by popular demand.
Christchurch records hottest day for June
Christchurch records hottest day for June
Christchurch has hit a record June high of nearly 25°C as northwesterly winds buffet the South Island, with MetService warning of heavy rain and strong winds for many areas.
22% rates rise set to be trimmed as angry residents plan protest
22% rates rise set to be trimmed as angry residents plan protest
Amid death threats and widespread community anger Waitaki mayor Mel Tavendale has moved to reverse a deeply unpopular 22% rates rise.
Brakes put on Canterbury 'anti-social' drivers
Brakes put on Canterbury 'anti-social' drivers
A large number of infringements were issued as well as green and pink stickers, and vehicles were taken off the road.
Walker on Conical Hill Track found safe
Walker on Conical Hill Track found safe
A man who went missing in Hanmer Springs has been found safe, police say.
Hot, windy day fuels Canterbury wildfires
Hot, windy day fuels Canterbury wildfires
Fire crews have returned to several wildfire sites across Canterbury to extinguish remaining hot spots and continue the clean-up.
Two injured after hot air balloon 'got stuck on the trees'
Two injured after hot air balloon 'got stuck on the trees'
Two people have been injured after a hot air balloon crash in Methven.
Christchurch man named as person who died in Lake Tekapo
Christchurch man named as person who died in Lake Tekapo
Police have named the man who died after entering Lake Tekapo last week.
Kaiapoi set to shine brightly for Matariki
Kaiapoi set to shine brightly for Matariki
The Matariki Light path in Kaiapoi will give visitors a magical experience and offer fun and entertainment for the whole family in July.
Hen judged best bird at show
Hen judged best bird at North Canterbury show
Heather McCormick’s Coronation Sussex hen has been judged the best bird in show at the North Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon Club’s 127th annual winter show.
Library offers battery disposal service
Canterbury library offers battery disposal service
A new drop off centre in Kaiapoi aims to encourage residents to dispose of their old batteries safely.
'Cats are now our worst predator'
'Cats are now our worst predator'
The number of feral, abandoned and domestic pet cats roaming and hunting along the Ashley-Rakahuri River near Rangiora has reached a crisis point.
Threatened beach to get multi-million dollar fix
Threatened beach to get multi-million dollar fix
A landmark Otago beach at risk of being washed away and taking the state highway with it will be reinforced with more rock armour in a $3 million project.
Council sticks with LGNZ as reforms loom
Selwyn council sticks with LGNZ as amalgamation reforms loom
A majority of Selwyn district councillors have voted to remain a member of Local Government New Zealand.
Another body found in Lake Tekapo
Another body found in Lake Tekapo
The body of a man has been found in Lake Tekapo, the second in less than a week.
Death threats targeting councillor under investigation
Death threats targeting councillor under investigation
Police are investigating the death threats made to a Waitaki councillor ahead of a 22% rates rise in the district.
Poppy the hot air balloon pops into car park
Poppy the hot air balloon pops into car park
A giant red hot air balloon was inflated in central Ashburton this week to raise awareness about the RSA.