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Man who died after SH7 crash named

The man who died after a crash in North Canterbury last week has been named.

Councillor takes aim at online bullies

Canterbury councillor hits out at 'faceless bullies spouting comments' online

The rising tide of 'disturbing and angry' online abuse has solidified Shane Epiha's decision not to run for a third term on the Selwyn District Council.

Lego piece on fireplace smokes out family home

A Lego piece left on a fireplace forced a family to vacate their smoke-logged house in Canterbury.

Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years

Island Farm owner Owen Thomas is sad to leave the farm. PHOTO: JOHN COSGROVE

Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years

One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.

New classrooms for Canterbury school

Six new classrooms to open at Canterbury school

Pupils at a fast-growing Canterbury co-educational school will move into their new classrooms next week.

Library left to fall into disrepair

Canterbury library left to fall into disrepair

A damning report has revealed the extent of the damage that led to the abrupt closure of the Selwyn's Leeston Library.

Work to start on after-hours medical centre

An artist’s impression from 2023 of the proposed after-hours medical centre. Image: Supplied by...

Work to start on long-awaited Rangiora after-hours medical centre

After years of delays, a South Island healthcare provider is finally ready to build a new after-hours medical facility in Rangiora.

Apology over missing road marker pegs

Sorry about the missing road marker pegs on SH73 - NZTA

NZTA has apologised and promised to investigate how almost 400 road marker pegs were either missing or damaged along State Highway 73.

Crusaders hooker to graduate with sister

George Bell and sister Lucy celebrate after a Crusaders match in Christchurch. Photo: supplied

Crusaders hooker to share graduation day stage with sister

Typically, siblings are the bane of each other’s existence.

Retired nurses lucky to be alive after crash

Three retired nurses involved in a four-vehicle collision in Canterbury are singing the praises of bystanders and emergency personnel who came to their rescue.

Dealer loses bid to get jail term reduced on appeal

A member of a Canterbury drug-smuggling ring thinks his jail sentence is too long, arguing that bringing cocaine into NZ is less serious than importing meth.

Canterbury's own 'Vera Lynn' returns home

Music has always featured in Canterbury-lass Jan-Maree Baughan’s life - and she is returning to her hometown to put her talents on show.

North Canterbury community stalwart dies

North Canterbury community stalwart dies

A North Canterbury man with a passion for his community, rugby and trotting, who overcame many obstacles in his life, has died peacefully.

Plea to cut speed limit after death outside pie shop

Truck driver Rob McKinley was struck and killed while crossing the road outside the World Famous...

Plea to cut speed limit after death outside pie shop

It could still be months before a speed limit reduction is considered for a Canterbury town where a pedestrian was struck and killed by a ute while crossing SH73.

One dead after serious crash

One dead after serious crash

One person has died after a serious crash in Rangiora this morning.

Car crashes into post at railway crossing

Car crashes into post at railway crossing

A vehicle, apparently travelling at speed in the centre of Oamaru about 2.20pm on Saturday, hit a railway crossing alarm post on the Thames St level crossing - coming to a stop in dramatic fashion.