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Rapist fails to get sentence reduced

Man who raped mother lying next to her sleeping child fails to reduce sentence

A Canterbury man who raped a stranger as she lay frozen next to her young son claimed he got his “wires crossed” when he sexually advanced on the woman because she “didn’t protest”.

A life changed forever

Suzanne Broomhall, 71, was seriously injured in a horrific crash as she and her son were on their way to Christchurch in the St John health shuttle.

Bladers ready for battle

Beybladers young and old are preparing for battle this weekend in downtown Ashburton.

New subdivision proposed for Amberley

A proposed new subdivision could add up to 49 new houses to the growing Amberley township.

Seabirds fighting for survival

An injured Hutton’s shearwater receives medical attention. Photo: Supplied by Sabrina Luecht,...

Canterbury seabirds fighting for survival

The crash-landings have started earlier than usual as Hutton’s shearwater birds/tītī continue to battle the elements and bright lights of Kaikōura.

War memorial officially opened

Rangiora-Ashley Community Board member Bruce McLaren kneels to take a photo of the wreaths laid...

War memorial officially opened

Canterbury's new Loburn War Memorial has been officially opened.

Councillor to run for top job

Ashburton councillor Rob Mackle says he intends to run for the mayoralty, making the announcement a day before current mayor Neil Brown declared his intentions.

Waimate vet calls time on long career

Long-serving Waimate veterinarian Dougall McLachlan is retiring this month after nearly five...

Waimate vet calls time on long career

It was 1977 when newly-graduated veterinarian Dougall McLachlan rocked up to Waimate in his orange Morris Marina car.

South urged to prep for ‘pretty nasty’ weather

A week of wild weather comes amid warnings that marine heatwave conditions currently enveloping...

South urged to prep for ‘pretty nasty’ weather

Potentially "pretty nasty" weather is on the way for the southern regions at the start of next week, and MetService is urging residents to batten down the hatches.

War medals taken in Rolleston burglary

Catherine Welsh's father’s military medals which were stolen. PHOTO: BARRY CLARKE

War medals taken in Rolleston burglary

All Craig and Catherine Welsh want is the return of family heirlooms, including several war medals, taken during the burglary of their Canterbury home.

'Spectacular' safari raises $20k for charity

More than 300 4WDs weave their way through the Methven Lions Club’s Two Gorge Safari. PHOTO:...

'Spectacular' safari raises $20k for charity

A four-wheel drive safari through Canterbury's back country involving about 750 people has raised more than $20,000 for charity.

Donation from will to pay for bridge upgrade

Ann (left) and Ray Harper, with Waimakariri Deputy Mayor Neville Atkinson, Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi...

'This project would make him very happy': Donation from will to pay for bridge upgrade

An iconic Kaiapoi bridge is set to get a facelift after a community advocate left a large donation in his will.

Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu

Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere Justin Tipa outside wharenui Uenuku at Moeraki. PHOTO: JULES CHIN

Time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu

2025 marks a significant time of transformation for Ngāi Tahu, with a strong focus on community growth, cultural visibility and environmental sustainability, its Ngāi Tahu kaiwhakahaere (chairman) says.

Car ploughs into Rolleston bedroom

Car ploughs into Rolleston bedroom

A Canterbury family had shock early wake-up call after a car landed on their bed.

Appeal to council to help protect Kaikōura seabirds

Alisa McGilvary-Howard and Ted Howard. Photo: supplied

Appeal to council to help protect Kaikōura seabirds

An appeal has been made to the Kaikōura District Council to help protect the banded dotterel/pohowera, which nests on the coastline.

Stunning garden back on the market

Stunning Canterbury garden back on the market

Ashburton's internationally acclaimed Trott’s Garden is back on the market.

Surge in young parents enrolling at college

Karanga Mai Young Parents’ College director Whitney Misiuata (centre) checks up on Danielle Black...

Surge in young mums enrolling at Canterbury college

A Canterbury college for young parents has seen its roll jump by 17 students over the past year.

Water consultation timeframe 'not convenient'

'The council are very naughty': Mayor defends water services consultation amid concerns

Mayor Sam Broughton has defended Selwyn District Council’s decision to hold a three-week consultation on the future of water services, despite criticism the timeframe was too short.

District councillor announces mayoral bid

Could this district councillor be Waimakariri's next mayor?

Three-term Waimakariri district councillor Paul Williams has announced he will challenge Mayor Dan Gordon in October’s local government elections.

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