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.
North Canterbury
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.
Board members appointed to new water services entity
Board members appointed to new water services entity
The latest board members appointed to North Canterbury's new water services entity will bring "depth and capability" to the role, the chairperson says.
District council confirms rates rise
District council confirms rates rise
Two North Canterbury councils will have rate rises of about 5%, if you include the cost of water services.
Welcome to Waimakariri
Welcome to Waimakariri
There is no place like home, says Padi Nistala who has lived in the Waimakariri district for more than a decade.
Cause of death revealed for baby found on road
Cause of death revealed for baby found on road
A baby whose body was found on the side of a rural Marlborough road last month was stillborn, police say.
Chance for young film-makers to make it onto the big screen
Chance for young film-makers to make it onto the big screen
A competition organised by young environmental film-makers in Canterbury will provide an opportunity for the finalists to have their films shown on the big screen at Rangiora Town Hall Cinemas.
More volunteers needed to be the 'eyes and ears' of police
More volunteers needed to be the 'eyes and ears' of police
The Kaiapoi and Rangiora community patrols have been the extra eyes and ears of the police in North Canterbury for more than 30 years.
Student killed in crash 'will be greatly missed'
High school student killed in crash 'will be greatly missed'
A Canterbury high school student who died in a crash near Rangiora on Saturday morning has been remembered as a young man with "lots of energy and charm".
One dead, one critical after crash near Rangiora
One dead, one critical after crash near Rangiora
One person is dead and three people are injured, one critically, after a crash near Rangiora this morning.
Large response to council amalgamation surveys
Large response to council amalgamation surveys
Thousands of people have so far given their opinion on how Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri should tackle the council amalgamation.
MacDonald backs away from controversial toll road comments
MacDonald backs away from controversial toll road comments
Christchurch councillor Sam MacDonald has backed away from his controversial comments that Selwyn and Waimakariri residents should be tolled to enter the city.
Rest home resident's big pyjama drive
Rest home resident's 'ride-on scooter fully loaded' with PJs for kids in need
When Canterbury retirement village resident Jan Marshall watched a TV news story about Dame Valerie Adams and her 'Jammie Army', she decided to start her own pyjama charity drive to help children in her town.
Kerbside glass recycling coming soon
Kerbside glass recycling collection coming soon in Amberley
Glass recycling from the front gate will be an option for Amberley residents from July 7.
Paralympian still going the distance
Canterbury Paralympian still going the distance
For the second year in a row, Rangiora Paralympian Evan Clulee exceeded his goals in the nationwide Heart Foundation MyMarathon fundraiser.
Person dies after incident at Canterbury council pool
Person dies after incident at Canterbury council pool
A swimmer has died in hospital after being pulled from a public pool in Rangiora.
Catching a wave at the hot pools
Catching a wave at the hot pools
A new $4m surfing experience is scheduled to open at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa in October.
Plane makes 'hard landing' in Rangiora
Plane makes 'hard landing' in Rangiora
Emergency services were called after a small plane got into trouble at the Rangiora Airfield.