Sudden resignation of long-serving Molesworth Station manager raises concerns
Worry and speculation about the future use of New Zealand's largest livestock station are rising following the sudden resignation of its long-term manager.
North Canterbury
Bid to find dog that attacked 5-year-old
Bid to find dog that attacked 5-year-old
Anyone who may have seen a dog that attacked a 5-year-old near the Waipara River, north of Christchurch, on Tuesday is being asked to report the sighting.
An uplifting journey for Carolyn
An uplifting journey for Carolyn
A couple of months ago, Rangiora resident Carolyn Burr started on an uplifting journey to help others.
Excitement builds for community centre
Excitement builds for community centre
The residents of a small Canterbury township are getting excited as their promised $5.3m community centre development draws closer.
Who will pay to protect communities from flooding?
Who will pay to protect communities from flooding?
Canterbury councils want to know who pays for preparing for climate change as major storms and flooding threaten local communities.
Vatican Observatory director to visit Canterbury
Vatican Observatory director to visit Canterbury
A leading astronomy expert is set to visit Canterbury next month.
WW2-type bridge considered for flood-prone stream
WW2-type bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
A bailey bridge, commonly used as temporary structures or in emergencies, is one option being considered to give residents more reliable road access.
Call to rid district of feral cats
Call to rid district of feral cats
Feral cats are in the spotlight of a Canterbury district council.
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
A South Island Assembly formed to lobby central Government was one of the suggestions discussed at an Environment Canterbury workshop.
Nomadic principal calls it a day
Nomadic principal calls it a day
Filling in as a principal at schools across the South Island might seem a stressful way to spend your retirement, but for Cantabrian Bob Norrish it has been a "delight".
Woman saves dog's bacon, hoofs it from Pegasus pig
Woman saves dog's bacon, hoofs it from Pegasus pig
A woman in the North Canterbury township of Pegasus was surprised to see a large pig wandering local streets before beating a retreat when it charged at her.
Quiet, diligent worker recognised
Quiet, diligent worker recognised
For 40 years Lorraine Brydon has been the quiet force behind the organisation that runs the very popular Rotary Club of Rangiora’s Book Sale.
Time to hit the pie trail
Time to hit the North Canterbury pie trail
A light-hearted, community-driven campaign to celebrate pies made in North Canterbury will get under way from July 1.
Polar plunge a hot activity
Polar plunge a hot activity
The Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club's legendary winter dip attracted people of all ages this year.
Proposed Oxford landfill to have day in court
Proposed Oxford landfill to have day in court
A proposed landfill in North Canterbury will finally have its day in court.
Proposed Canterbury landfill on hold
Proposed Canterbury landfill on hold
An application for a proposed managed fill landfill in Canterbury has been put on hold.
Talk of axing regional councils 'unhelpful' - ECan chair
Talk of axing regional councils 'unhelpful' - ECan chair
Environment Canterbury's chairperson says he's open to talking about the future of regional councils, but the current chatter is unhelpful.
Aurora captured over Oxford
Aurora captured over Oxford
An Oxford Area School Observatory astrophotographer has captured a magical image of the township bathed in the beauty of the Aurora Australis.
Council buys land for $3.8m
Canterbury council buys land for $3.8m
A $3.8 million block of land has been bought by the Hurunui District Council in the face of the growing risk of sea level rise to its beach communities.
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Canterbury council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.