'Disappointed': No progress on promised after-hours clinic in Rangiora
A Canterbury community leader is frustrated over the lack of progress made on a promised after-hours medical centre in Rangiora.
North Canterbury
Teddy bears come out to play
Teddy bears come out to play in Rangiora
A paw hunt is just one of many fun activities planned for the Teddy Bears Picnic at Victoria Park in Rangiora on February 16.
Kaiapoi art gallery marks 10 years
Kaiapoi art gallery marks 10 years
A decade of showcasing art at Kaiapoi’s Art on the Quay gallery is being celebrated with a 10-year anniversary exhibition.
District likely to keep rates rise under 5%
District likely to keep rates rise under 5%
Waimakariri District Council staff have proposed an average rates rise of 4.98% in the 2025/26 annual plan.
Wool board chair stands down
North Canterbury farmer stands down as wool board chair
North Canterbury farmer Andy Fox has turned down the offer of only one more year on a major wool research board and will step down as its chairman.
Help needed to restore historic scow
Help needed to restore historic scow in Kaiapoi
The restoration of the historic scow Success on the banks of the Kaiapoi River is ramping up as volunteers are asked to join the effort.
Paper collage offers chance to escape
Paper collage offers chance to escape
Paper collage may not be a common art medium, but a Canterbury business is using it to help people connect, "self-regulate" and create something beautiful in the process.
Shopping centre gets rebrand
Canterbury shopping centre being rebranded
A popular shopping centre in Amberley is being rebranded to make it the "prime vibrant retail and business destination for North Canterbury".
Critically injured person trapped in campervan
Critically injured person trapped in wreckage of crushed campervan
A local contractor's digger was used to help rescue a critically injured person trapped in the wreckage of a campervan that was crushed by a falling tree in Canterbury.
Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town
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.
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.