West Otago pulls farmers back south
After more than 20 years, Canterbury couple Jason and Tracey McDonald are returning to farm in the South after buying a sheep and beef property in West Otago.
Districts
Call for younger people on Kaikōura council
Call for younger people on Kaikōura council
Kaikōura's mayor is urging younger people to run for this year's local government elections to increase the age representation around the council table.
Selwyn drug bust: 4 in court, 'multiple others' charged
Selwyn drug bust: 4 in court, 'multiple others' charged
Four people are set to be sentenced in court and "multiple others" have been charged following a drug bust in Canterbury.
Rubbish dumping peeves off residents
'The smell was absolutely revolting': Rubbish dumping peeves off residents
Illegal rubbish dumping in Canterbury has raised the ire of a town’s volunteer beautification group.
Rangiora after-hours medical centre a step closer
Rangiora after-hours medical centre a step closer
A long-awaited after-hours medical facility in Rangiora is a step closer after a meeting between the local council and the boss of South Link Health.
Fears for future of Methven creek
Fears for future of Methven creek
The Methven community is fighting to save Mt Harding Creek amid concerns it could dry up if they can’t continue to supplement the water flow through stockwater channels.
Researchers studying wildfires in Canterbury
Researchers studying wildfires in Canterbury
NZ and United States researchers are lighting controlled fires in Canterbury until March 14 to test new theories on how wildfires spread.
Celebration of Hurunui artists
Celebration of Hurunui artists
Art will be the centre of attention in Amberley in early April.
Protesters climb onto roof of Rolleston building
Protesters climb onto roof of global weapons company's Rolleston headquarters
Two protesters have been arrested after climbing onto the roof of an international weapons company's NZ headquarters in Rolleston on Monday.
Thousands soak up the sun and sounds in Selwyn
Thousands soak up the sun and sounds at Selwyn festival
About 7000 festival-goers descended on Lincoln Domain for the Selwyn Sounds music festival on Saturday.
Knitter inspired to create 3D cathedral
Knitter inspired to create 3D cathedral
It took Margaret Williamson three years to handcraft her 3D Christ Church Cathedral model using fleece from the sheep raised in her yards.
Man charged after fatal crash
'The vehicle split in half': Driver charged after fatal Canterbury crash
Police have charged a 20-year-old Canterbury driver who allegedly caused the deaths of two of his passengers in January.
Witnesses of SH1 assault urged to come forward
Witnesses of SH1 assault in Canterbury urged to come forward
Police investigating an assault on the side of State Highway 1 in Canterbury on Sunday are calling for witnesses to come forward.
Motorcyclist dead after serious crash
Motorcyclist dead after serious crash in North Canterbury
A motorcyclist has died following a two-vehicle crash at Loburn in the Waimakariri district on Saturday.
Cost of new bus services in residents' hands
'Absolutely no money available to subsidise it'
Residents will ultimately decide whether they will pay for more bus services in the Selwyn district with consultation starting on Friday.
Taste buds to travel the world
Taste buds to travel the world
If you want to explore exotic tastes from around the world, head to the Autumn Festival of Food Multi Cultural Bite at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday.
'A builder’s house is a bit like a mechanic’s car'
Couple bid farewell to their dream home and its secret room
Canterbury couple Mike and June Steenson share their memories of building their dream home with a secret 'Annie’s Room' upstairs almost 50 years ago.
Section of SH8 closed after serious crash
Section of SH8 closed after serious crash
Three people have been injured after a collision involving two vehicles on the Lindis Pass.
Roadshow to value your prized antiques
Get your prized antiques valued at Canterbury roadshow
Two professional appraisers will be available to value your vintage treasures at an Antiques Roadshow in Canterbury on Saturday.
'Steve' the boar gets to wallow in victory
'Steve' the boar gets to wallow in victory at A&P show
A boar named "Steve" was among the large number of animals competing for a ribbon at the Kaikōura A&P Show on Saturday.