Triple-murderer Lauren Dickason's date for appeal set
Triple-murderer Lauren Dickason's appeal against her conviction for killing her three daughters in Timaru will be heard in February.
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Canterbury councils leave door open for Waitaki
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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.
Ukulele festival returns
Ukulele festival returns
After a three-year hiatus, Geraldine’s ukulele festival is back by popular demand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teens referred to Youth Aid over school fire
Teens referred to Youth Aid over school fire
Two 13-year-old boys have been referred to Youth Aid after a huge fire engulfed trees at Waitaki Boys’ High School in Oamaru, police say.
Man lived in motel for years to get dialysis
Man lived in Christchurch motel for years to get dialysis
Finding your kidneys are failing and you need dialysis is confronting enough, but for Waimate man John Jensen, his burden was added to by having to live in a Christchurch motel for two and a half years to receive treatment.
'Falcon taxi' drivers save injured bird
'South Island falcon taxi': Team effort saves the life of injured bird
A NZ falcon found seriously injured on a Canterbury highway was saved by a team of “bird taxi” drivers who rushed it to a wildlife hospital hundreds of kilometres away.
Project shows 'us why heritage matters' - mayor
Award-winning refurbishment shows 'us why heritage matters' - mayor
The refurbishment of a Timaru heritage building, the new Parakiore Recreation and Aquatic Centre in Christchurch, and a Lyttelton chapel were among the winners at the Canterbury Architecture Awards.
Divers recover man's body from Lake Tekapo
Divers recover man's body from Lake Tekapo
Police divers have recovered the body of a man from Lake Tekapo following a two-day search.
Fast-track bid sparks fears for Lake Pukaki
Bid to take more water from lake could be fast-tracked
Meridian Energy’s bid to draw more water from Lake Pukaki has sparked concerns about the damage it could do to the Mackenzie district's tourism industry and environment.
Family set to buy 'first home' with $28.6m prize
'The talk of the town': Canterbury family set to buy 'first home' after claiming $28.6m prize
An Ashburton family who are looking to buy their first home suddenly have more options than they ever dreamed of after claiming their $28.6 million Lotto prize.
Bridge collapse could have been prevented
Potentially 'catastrophic' bridge collapse could have been prevented - report
KiwiRail could have prevented the partial collapse of a key Canterbury rail bridge that could have caused a catastrophic derailment, a report has found.
Suspects in 'suspicious' school fire identified
Suspects in 'suspicious' school fire identified
Police are treating a large fire which ripped through trees at Waitaki Boys' High in Oamaru as suspicious.
Fire near Waitaki Boys' High threatens structure
Fire near Waitaki Boys' High threatens structure
Firefighters are battling a large vegetation fire near Waitaki Boys' High School in Oamaru.
Collision involving ute and truck in Oamaru
Collision involving ute and truck in Oamaru
Emergency services were called to a collision involving a truck and a ute in Oamaru this morning.
'Nefarious' landlord before Tribunal over rental
'Nefarious' Canterbury landlord back before Tribunal over rental
Landlord Donna Miers, who was once described as having "nefarious conduct" by a Tenancy Tribunal adjudicator, has found herself back before the tribunal.