'Decided to appoint a Crown facilitator': Government steps in over council water plan
The government has intervened over Waitaki District Council's rejected water plan that was set to cost ratepayers an extra $200 a month.
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Orca spotted in harbour
Orca spotted in harbour
Orca were spotted having a whale of a time at Oamaru Harbour yesterday.
Star photographer's stunning Mt Cook shots
Star photographer's stunning Mt Cook shots
Since he started looking up at the night sky in wonder as a boy, astronomy has fascinated Canterbury photographer Tom Rae. Now he is a leading light in the specialist field of landscape astrophotography.
Burglars steal more than $5000 in electronics from Spark Store
Burglars steal more than $5000 in electronics from Spark Store
Burglars smashed an Oamaru storefront and grabbed more than $5000 of electronics early yesterday, police say.
Father and son's bid to save motorcyclist
'Your efforts did not go unnoticed': Father, son tried to save Canterbury motorcyclist's life
Police have released the name of the Timaru man who died following a motorcycle crash on Saturday.
Comfortable win for new Waitaki mayor
Comfortable win for new Waitaki mayor
New Waitaki Mayor Melanie Tavendale says she is looking forward to taking the district in a "really positive direction".
'Not acceptable to many of the communities'
'Not acceptable to many of the communities': Police services review in Canterbury will not proceed
Police have decided to cancel a proposed restructure of its services in Canterbury after staff and community feedback.
Truck crash blocks State Highway 73
Truck crash blocks State Highway 73
Motorists have been warned to expect delays after a truck crashed into a guardrail near Arthur's Pass in Canterbury on Monday morning.
Man beaten by group looking for murder victim
'Where the f**k is your mate': Former roommate abducted by group searching for murder victim
A former roommate of Anaru Moana has told the High Court at Christchurch about a violent beating he endured by a group of attackers searching for the Canterbury man before he was killed.
Man lured to reserve before death, trial hears
Christchurch High Court told how man was killed in vengeful attack
A South Canterbury man was lured to a reserve and shot out of a tree before being hit with a blunt object, a murder trial has heard.
Pay parking trial at Aoraki-Mount Cook
Pay parking trial at Aoraki-Mount Cook
Visitors will have to pay $5 per hour to park at Aoraki-Mount Cook as part of a seven-month trial.
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Canterbury property owners who battled insurance disputes after the earthquakes are being urged to share their stories.
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has been accused of political grandstanding after councillors declared a "nitrate emergency" at their final meeting on Wednesday.
Missing teen hasn't been seen for two weeks
Missing 15-year-old hasn't been seen for over two weeks
Police are appealing for sightings of a missing Oamaru teenager who was last seen more than two weeks ago.
Two injured in SH1 crash
Critically injured patient flown to Chch Hospital after car, motorcycle collide
A critically injured person has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after a car and motorcycle collided on State Highway 1.
Large fire engulfs rural home
Large fire engulfs rural home
Firefighters are battling to contain a large house fire at a rural home in the Waitaki district.
Timaru Boys’ High closed after email threat
Timaru Boys’ High closed after email threat
Timaru Boys’ High School has been closed for the day following an "anonymous" email threat.
Food rescue on hunt for new space
Food rescue on hunt for new space
A non-profit South Canterbury organisation that is no stranger to lending a helping hand is now hoping to receive one itself.
Heart attack survivors launch charity golf tournament
Heart attack survivors launch charity golf tournament
Two Timaru friends who survived heart attacks within months of each other are launching a charity golf tournament to raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Lost diary sparks ongoing treasure hunt
Lost diary sparks ongoing treasure hunt
A steady stream of visitors have been combing the shores of Lake Tekapo since February in search of a mysterious diary that has become a viral phenomenon.