Schools risk losing teaching talent
North Canterbury’s "best and brightest" teachers could be lost following cuts in Thursday’s Budget, a North Canterbury principal says.
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Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury has hit the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival which runs until Saturday.
Town hall parking woes to be eased
Old Rangiora police station site being turned into car park
The hassle of finding a vacant parking spot around the Rangiora Town Hall will soon be eased.
How RMA reforms could shake up local government
'One-stop shop': How RMA reforms could shake up local government
Proposed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act could bring sweeping changes for Canterbury councils.
Student taken to hospital after assault at school
Student taken to hospital after assault at Oxford school
A student was injured in an assault at a rural Canterbury school on Wednesday afternoon.
Public transport woes for Canterbury’s big growth areas
Public transport woes for Canterbury’s big growth areas
It's back to the drawing board for proposed bus services in the Selwyn district as ECan struggles with growing demand and limited funds, chair Craig Pauling says.
Bid to protect seabirds lands award
Bid to protect Canterbury seabirds lands award
Efforts to protect Hutton’s shearwaters from bright lights have led to a top astronomy award.
Half a century of service at garage and petrol station
Half a century of service at garage and petrol station
Robbie and Judy Bruerton have said farewell after more than five decades of service at their Canterbury garage and petrol station.
Next stages of village green approved
Next stages of Amberley Village Green approved
The Hurunui District Council has given the green light for the next stages of the Amberley Village Green to start.
Canterbury in the firing line for wet, windy weekend
Canterbury in the firing line for wet, windy weekend
MetService has also issued an orange strong wind warning for the Canterbury High Country.
Bid to get mayors to promote school attendance 'smacks of desperation'
Bid to get mayors to promote school attendance 'smacks of desperation'
A Canterbury school principal says asking mayors to promote school attendance ‘‘smacks of desperation’’.
Bull attack leaves person seriously injured
Bull attack leaves person seriously injured
A person is in a serious condition after being attacked by a bull in Canterbury on Wednesday afternoon.
Queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The stories behind how Canterbury cats become show queens or kings are often as colourful as their fur.
Canterbury council votes to form water 'coalition'
Canterbury council votes to form water 'coalition'
A Canterbury council has voted to press ahead with plans to form "a coalition of the willing" to manage local water services.
New home for croquet club
New home for croquet club
The last stage in the development of the Courtenay Drive Croquet grounds in Kaiapoi will start soon.
57-year-old man missing since Friday
57-year-old Canterbury man missing since Friday
Police are appealing for information that may help them locate a missing 57-year-old Canterbury man.
Work starts on the Woodend Bypass
Work starts on the Woodend Bypass
Work has started on easing the traffic woes on State Highway 1 between Belfast and Pegasus.
Historic boat targeted by thieves
Historic boat targeted by thieves
Thieves have targeted the historic scow, Success, which is being restored on the banks of the Kaiapoi River.
Kaiapoi school’s creative solution to staffing challenges
Kaiapoi school’s creative solution to staffing challenges
While extra teacher release time has posed a headache for some schools, a Kaiapoi school has found creative ways to manage it.
Youth MP wants bus routes extended
Youth MP wants bus routes extended in Nth Canterbury
A North Canterbury youth MP wants buses to go beyond Rangiora, including adding Oxford to a bus route.