'Headache for yet another car owner': Alleged vehicle thieves arrested in Canterbury
The plans of five alleged car thieves have been busted by Rangiora police.
North Canterbury
Police find body in Canterbury river
Police find body in river near Hurunui
Police found a body in a Canterbury river on Thursday afternoon.
Company fined $12k for large wastewater spill
Company fined $12k for large wastewater spill
The company responsible for a wastewater spill that killed thousands of fish in a Canterbury creek has been convicted and fined $12,000.
'Crikey what an honour': Art lover recognised
'Crikey what an honour': Art lover recognised
When Canterbury art lover Jackie Watson told her husband Angus she had a secret to share with him that would ‘‘blow your socks off’’ it turned out he was not surprised by her news.
Dan Gordon running for mayor again
Dan Gordon running for mayor again
Dan Gordon is seeking re-election as Waimakariri mayor in the October local body elections.
Canterbury leaders weigh in on bypass toll
Canterbury leaders weigh in on bypass toll
Canterbury council leaders have mixed views on the possibility of a toll on the new $1 billion Woodend Bypass.
Boy badly burned: Waipara camp operator facing charges
Boy badly burned: Waipara camp operator facing charges
The trust behind a North Canterbury adventure camp where a nine-year-old Hokitika boy was badly burned is facing a criminal charge.
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
There are many ways to serve a community - and Cantabrian Ron Ealam has been doing it for the last few decades at least with trusty dogs at his side.
Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat - coroner
Passengers killed by fumes after whale hit boat - coroner
The deaths of five people in a boat capsize off the Kaikōura coast was caused by exposure to petrol fumes while they were trapped under the hull.
PM returns to business after fire
PM returns to Canterbury business after devastating fire
Canterbury business Sutton Tools has come a long way since a fire nearly destroyed it three years ago, PM Christopher Luxon says.
Tour of the night sky from hot pools
Tour of the night sky from hot pools
Bathers in Hanmer Springs will be able to go on a guided tour of our galaxy while relaxing in a hot pool during the upcoming Matariki celebrations.
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Cantabrians are sending knitted blankets, clothes and toys to people in war-torn Ukraine.
Trust closes amid funding woes
Trust closes amid funding woes
Regrettably the tank is empty, said the co-founder of a Canterbury community trust after the sudden decision to close it down last week.
School cashes in on buttery bullion
Canterbury school cashes in on buttery bullion
A primary school in Canterbury has turned to the buttery bullion instead of fundraising favourites like chocolate or cookies.
Hall of fame honour for Ros and Gideon
Hall of fame honour for Canterbury Subway operators
Two Rangiora Subway franchisees have become the first New Zealanders to be inducted into the Subway Hall of Fame.
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki will be a lot quieter in Kaiapoi this year after the popular fireworks and light festival was cancelled due to a lack of funding.
Orange ballot boxes to make postal voting easier
Orange ballot boxes to make postal voting easier in Canterbury district
Orange ballot boxes are expected to pop up around North Canterbury later this year.
ECan to push for commuter train
ECan to push for commuter train from Rangiora and Rolleston to Chch
The idea of a commuter train taking passengers from Rangiora and Rolleston to Christchurch is gathering steam, but not everyone is on board.
Projects get $50k funding boost
Projects get $50k funding boost
Six North Canterbury environmental projects are set to receive a funding boost.
Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors after assault at school
A Canterbury principal says he felt for his colleagues after critics took to social media following an incident at Oxford Area School last week.