Canterbury mum angry over playground fence 'overreaction'
A Canterbury mother says the almost $10,000 fence built between a stormwater pond and playground is an overreaction by council staff.
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Petition to four-lane SH1 grows
Petition to four-lane SH1 grows
A petition calling on the Government to reconsider four-laning State Highway 1 between Rolleston and Ashburton had over 465 signatures as of Thursday.
Country living behind long life
Country living behind 100-year-old's long life
Good food, country living and hard work are the secrets behind reaching 100, says Canterbury centenarian Valmai Wilson.
Appeal for information about crash
Appeal for information about crash
Police are continuing to appeal for information from the public following a fatal crash in Canterbury that claimed the life of a person in a wheelchair.
Call for road tax money to go back into region
Call for road tax money to go back into region
An Ashburton man wants more road taxes generated in Canterbury to be spent locally - and the South Island minister says he will look at the proposal.
Tip-off leads police to cannabis growing operation
Tip-off leads police to cannabis growing operation
A 54-year-old man has been charged after police located a large cannabis growing operation in Ashburton.
Fantail shop 'a resounding success'
Fantail shop 'a resounding success'
A new attraction on a popular Canterbury gorge walkway has been a hit.
Fourth-generation retailer to rebuild store
Fourth-generation retailer to rebuild store
A 138-year-old Canterbury clothing store will be demolished and a new shop is set to be built in its place.
Police investigate fatal crash
Police investigate fatal crash involving car and person in wheelchair
Police are calling for witnesses and dashcam footage of a fatal crash in Ashburton last weekend.
Car crashes into historic bridge
Car crashes into historic Canterbury bridge
A car has crashed into a 108-year-old heritage-listed Canterbury rail footbridge which is due for a major restoration early next year.
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
A South Island Assembly formed to lobby central Government was one of the suggestions discussed at an Environment Canterbury workshop.
New push to make State Highway 1 four lanes
New push to make State Highway 1 four lanes
A new petition is calling on the Government to reconsider four-laning State Highway 1 between Rolleston and Ashburton.
Bird sanctuary gets green light
Canterbury native bird sanctuary gets green light
A project to bring native birds to a new sanctuary in Methven has taken another step forward.
Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in accident
'His loss will be keenly felt': Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in tragic accident
A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic" cycling accident.
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Registrations from as far away as Australia and Canada have flown in for Hampstead Rugby Club’s centennial celebrations from July 4 to 6.
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Up-and-coming Canterbury ballet talent Tāmati Graham is home for about two months as he prepares for a second stint overseas.
SH1 crash caused power cut
SH1 crash caused power cut
Power was lost and three people were injured after two crashes on State Highway 1 in Canterbury last week.
Drowning fears at playground next to stormwater drain
Drowning fears at playground next to stormwater drain
An Ashburton man fears a child will drown at a Tinwald playground built metres from stormwater drainage.
Wiring cut in brazen theft
Wiring cut in brazen theft
Thieves cut the wiring to security lighting in the Ashburton Event Centre car park as they stole the venue’s van.
Apple venture taking off
Apple venture taking off on dairy farm paddocks
Coastal dairy farm paddocks in Canterbury are being transformed into a high-production orchard.