Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town
The streets of Rangiora resounded with the thump of hundreds of V8s and hot fours as the largest automotive event in the South Island - Muscle Car Madness - kicks off this weekend.
North Canterbury
Council told to speed up housing planning
Waimakariri council told to speed up planning for future housing
A Rangiora developer is frustrated by the slow speed of long-term planning for Canterbury's housing needs.
Lithium battery ignites in rubbish truck
Lithium battery ignites in rubbish truck
Cantabrians are being warned not to put lithium batteries into their household rubbish bins after one exploded in the back of a collection truck.
Toxic algae found at Ashley River
Toxic algae found at Ashley River
A health warning has been issued for the Ashley River / Rakahuri at SH1 after potentially toxic algae was found.
Vaping incidents 'plummet' at school
'Massive plummet' in vaping incidents at Canterbury school
Treating vaping as a health issue is getting results for a Canterbury high school.
Attempt made to steal charity's van
'Even more disappointing': Attempt made to steal charity's van
A Canterbury community wellbeing charity van is out of action after it was broken into and had its ignition damaged.
Kaiapoi Library celebrates 10th birthday
Kaiapoi Library celebrates 10th birthday
The cake came out to celebrate a special anniversary at the Kaiapoi Library on Friday.
Back-breaking ride worth the pain
'Something pretty cool to remember dad by': Back-breaking charity ride worth the pain
Former Lincoln Uni student and marathon moped rider Hamish Goatley says his butt didn’t hurt as much as his back after several long days riding from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
'Affordable fun' at amazing farm
'Affordable fun' at amazing farm
A farmer’s idea to utilise some spare land has developed into "affordable fun" for visitors to his Canterbury maize maze.
Fears students will leave without qualifications
Fears new literacy, numeracy standards could force students to leave school
Canterbury school principals fear students may leave school with no qualifications due to the new requirements for literacy and numeracy standards.
Growing roll putting pressure on school
Growing roll putting pressure on school
A Kaiapoi school hopes to get a decision on building projects this year as new enrolments put pressure on its roll.
Music, sports, arts stretching school resources
Music, sports, arts stretching school resources
A surge in demand from students taking up sport, music and art is stretching resources at Canterbury schools.
Farmers need a boost after challenging year
'We take what we get': North Canterbury farmers in need of a boost
North Canterbury farmers remain cautious, despite the recent summer rain leaving a green tinge in their paddocks.
Toxic algae found in Canterbury river
Toxic algae found in Canterbury river
People have been warned to avoid a section of the Hurunui River in Canterbury after high levels of toxic algae were found.
Two dead after rural Canterbury crash
Two dead after rural Canterbury crash
Two people have died after a crash near Kaiapoi just after midnight on Friday.
Baby totara tree a 'true icon' in the making
Baby totara tree a 'true icon' in the making
A baby totara tree in Silverstream Reserve has been entered in the Waimakariri Tree of the Year competition.
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information to understand what happened to leave one whale injured and another dead in Kaikōura.
Grieving families speak out amid calls to fully fund ambulance services
Grieving families speak out amid calls to fully fund ambulance services
Grieving families say the recent funding boost for critical emergency services did not go far enough as complaints rise and ambulance staff continue to be overworked.
Poet awarded honorary doctorate
Canterbury poet awarded honorary doctorate
Oxford poet Jason Clements, who writes under the pen name Doc Drumheller, has received an honorary doctorate from the World Academy of Arts and Culture.
Steam-powered launch fired up for picnic
Steam-powered rescue launch fired up for Canterbury picnic
A working replica steam-powered motor launch, vintage cars and miniature radio-controlled yachts kept the crowd entertained at a free Canterbury community picnic.