More surf lifesavers set to patrol Canterbury beaches this summer
Some Canterbury beaches will have more patrols this summer after a local council deemed water safety a "must-have" for the region.
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Work on bypass set to start before next election
Govt promises to start work on Woodend Bypass before next election
The Woodend Bypass has been included as part of a $1.8 billion funding boost for transport in Canterbury.
Guild's oldest member a master of needle and thread
Guild's oldest member a master of needle and thread
Elegant and detailed embroidery surrounds Audrey Edmondston in her Canterbury home.
'Do nothing' about dwindling lake - hydrologist
'Do nothing' about dwindling Canterbury lake level, hydrologist says
A retired hydrologist says the "most useful thing you could do is do nothing" as Lake Camp continues to dry up.
93-year-old's car stolen then dumped in river
'They should be put into hard labour': 93-year-old's car stolen then dumped in river
Bluey Duncan is distraught after his Mazda Demio was stolen from a Canterbury rest home car park and then dumped in the Waipara River.
Historic homestead destroyed in fire
Historic homestead destroyed in fire
A young couple living at a historic homestead that burned to the ground on a Canterbury dairy farm managed to escape the blaze but a puppy caught in the smoke and flames did not.
Community facility rising in Rangiora
Community facility rising in Rangiora
A new $3 million multi-use church and community centre in Rangiora is starting to take shape.
Stronger powers sought to deal with derelict buildings
Stronger powers sought to deal with derelict buildings
Stronger laws that encourage landlords to maintain the upkeep of commercial buildings have the support of Ashburton’s mayor.
Drought-stricken farmers struggle to stay positive
'Wears you down': Drought-stricken farmers struggling to stay positive
"A perfect storm". That is how Canterbury farmers have described the plight facing property owners in the drought-stricken Hurunui district where feed supplies have been sapped bare.
Parishes look to sell off historic churches
Parishes look to sell off historic churches
Like many places of worship across Canterbury, the future of a 145-year-old church in Tinwald is uncertain.
Waipara forestry fire expected to spread overnight
Waipara forestry fire expected to spread overnight
Windy weather is continuing to hamper firefighting efforts at a large forestry blaze in North Canterbury, which is expected to increase in size overnight.
Club steps up to run garden competition
Club steps up to run garden competition
The Kaiapoi garden competition will continue to bloom.
Donations sought for book fair
Donations sought for October book fair
The call has gone out for books, magazines, puzzles and videos for the Rotary Club of Rangiora's annual book fair in October.
Forestry fire flares up in high winds
Forestry fire flares up in high winds
High winds have caused multiple break-out fires at an ongoing forestry block north of Waipara in Canterbury.
Body found off the coast near Kaikōura
Body found off the coast near Kaikōura
The body of a man has been found and recovered off the coast near Kaikōura.
Farmer gets community work after starving cattle
Starved cattle die on Canterbury farm
A Canterbury farmer has been sentenced to 240 hours of community work after starving his cattle, resulting in at least 20 dying.
Close call for residents after river overflows
Close call for residents after river overflows
Flood prevention measures have worked "like clockwork" to help save the Rakaia Huts from potential damage.
Strong wind warnings for Canterbury
Strong wind warnings for Canterbury
An orange strong wind warning is in place this morning for the Canterbury High Country, Canterbury coast and Plains south of Ashburton.
Wet, windy weekend on the way
Wet, windy weekend on the way
Canterbury's mountain passes are set to be hammered by heavy rain and high wind this weekend, prompting a warning for motorists to take extra care on the road.
The dog friendly book shop
Dog friendly book shop with a canine wall of fame
You might find a friendly bearded collie/huntaway cross behind the counter when you shop at Paper Plus Kaiapoi.