'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.
North Canterbury
More surf lifesavers set to patrol beaches
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choppers called in to fight Waipara wildfire
Choppers called in to fight Waipara wildfire
Fire officials say two helicopters were dispatched this morning to help fight a wildfire in North 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.
Five choppers needed to contain blaze
Five choppers needed to contain Canterbury blaze
A wildfire in North Canterbury that broke out on Thursday night has been contained but there are still concerns the north-westerly wind may cause it to spread.
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.
'Open' to regional deals
Mayors 'open' to regional deals
Regional deals are on the table for councils - and North Canterbury’s mayors are keen to hear more.
North Canterbury councils heeding PM's request
North Canterbury councils heeding PM's request
North Canterbury council leaders say they are already ‘‘reining in the fantasies’’.
Mayors’ jobs programme extended to 2026
Mayors’ jobs programme extended to 2026
North Canterbury's mayors are thrilled a youth employment programme has received funding for another 12 months.
Ecan stands firm on Ngāi Tahu representation
Ecan stands firm on Ngāi Tahu representation
Environment Canterbury has rejected a request from the Government to repeal Ngāi Tahu representation at the council table.
Council boss calls for tourist levy rise
Canterbury council boss calls for tourist levy rise
Funding infrastructure for tourist towns has no simple solution, says Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie.
Chairbler creates unique heirloom furniture
Chairbler creates unique heirloom furniture from elm tree felled by nor'wester
A 140-year-old Canterbury elm tree felled by a nor'wester three years ago is being crafted into 12 original pieces of furniture for a "one tree" exhibition.
Tourists cruising back into Kaikōura
Tourists cruising back into Kaikōura
Next summer promises to be a busy one for Kaikōura with 12 cruise ships scheduled to visit between October and March.
Rogue dog attacks ewes, lambs
Rogue dog attacking and killing new-born lambs
A rogue dog killing new-born lambs and sheep has left property owners in Canterbury distraught and out of pocket.