New estuary viewing platform officially opens
A new viewing platform built using a bequest from a Christchurch woman's legacy fund has been formally opened to the public at the Ashley-Rakahuri River Estuary.
North Canterbury
Heron On A Mission a winner
Parklands photographer wins with Heron On A Mission
The 2025/26 Waimakariri Nature Photo competition has been won by Christchurch photographer Ellie Morgan.
Car thief found in stream
Joyriding car thief hid in Canterbury stream to avoid police
A 43-year-old man tried to avoid police by hiding in a Canterbury stream after he crashed and then ditched a stolen car.
Family leave dairy farm behind
'Loving it': Family leave dairy farm behind to take on new roles
A father of two left his family farm in Canterbury so his wife could "do what she wanted to do" for a job.
Fans 'delighted' disc golf returning to town
Fans 'delighted' disc golf returning to town
A community advocate is thrilled a disc golf course is returning to Hanmer Springs.
Radio man's time at Compass FM at an end
Radio man's time at Rangiora-based Compass FM at an end
Mike Le Petit has had a profound effect on the structure and future of radio in Canterbury and across NZ.
No funding for centre that treats people with eating disorders
No funding for centre that treats people with eating disorders
A lifesaving Canterbury eating disorder residential facility has been passed over for Health NZ funding to open the service up to more people.
Councillor slams disability transport funding cuts
Transport scheme changes will impact Canterbury's most vulnerable people - councillor
An Environment Canterbury councillor has slammed a decision to cut funding to a transport subsidy for people with disabilities.
Burglar's stolen property donated to charity
Burglar's stolen property donated to charity
A local charity will benefit from stolen property after a 42-year-old Canterbury burglar was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court.
Taxpayers invest in new river wetland to lure salmon back
Taxpayers invest in new river wetland to lure salmon back
It is hoped a new $1.7 million wetland in Canterbury will improve the once-thriving salmon run in the Rakaia River.
Milk spill disrupts traffic near Lake Pearson
Milk spill disrupts traffic near Lake Pearson
Motorists are being warned that a milk spill is affecting traffic on State Highway 73 in Canterbury.
Little brewery wins big accolade
Little brewery wins big accolade
A small brewery and taproom that has been punching well above its weight claimed a Canterbury business award after entering for the first time.
After hours medical care on track
After hours medical care on track
After years of waiting, Rangiora’s new after-hours medical facility is on track to welcome its first patients in January.
Person critically injured in serious assault
Person critically injured in serious assault
A person with "critical injuries" has undergone surgery following a serious assault in North Canterbury on Thursday night.
Free health expo aims to promote community wellbeing
Free health expo aims to promote community wellbeing
A free expo in Culverden next week aims to connect people in North Canterbury and support their health and well-being.
ECan prioritises coastal protection
Plea to better protect wildlife, biodiversity in Canterbury
ECan says it is still reviewing the region's coastal protection rules, but conservation groups like Forest & Bird and Greenpeace claim it is not acting fast enough to protect wildlife and biodiversity.
'Terrible thing to hear': Dolphin killed in set net
'Terrible thing to hear': Dolphin killed in set net
DOC found the female Hector's dolphin died in a set net off the Kaikōura coast last month. Now conservation groups are calling for action to reduce the number of dolphins being killed in Canterbury.
$5k reward to stop copper thefts
$5k reward to stop power pole copper thefts
A Canterbury lines company is offering a $5000 reward to anyone who reports "significant" information about the tampering or theft of copper earthing wires from power poles.
Franchise owner driven to succeed
Franchise owner driven to succeed
Professionalism and a passion for helping people are the keys to Driving Miss Daisy North Canterbury's recent award win.
Fourth person dies after SH1 crash
Fourth person dies after SH1 crash, third victim identified as Belgium national
Four people have now died after a crash between a car and a campervan on State Highway 1 south of Blenheim last month.