Former Ashburton principal Grant McMillan was one of the first NZ troops to arrive in Timor-Leste (East Timor) as part of a multinational peacekeeping force.
Ngāi Tahu bach owners at Greenpark Huts in the Selwyn district have been denied special treatment to stay by their iwi - and will be evicted from the settlement with everyone else.
Christchurch mother of two Naomi Argyle, who inspired many people to raise awareness about bowel cancer through her strength and grace, has lost her own battle with the disease.
A Canterbury district council adopted its annual report on Tuesday but questioned the need for the "massive document" following on from its audited Long Term Plan.
"We are on the same waka" was the message from ECan's new chairperson Craig Pauling who was elected to the role today after Peter Scott resigned last month under a cloud of controversy.
One of the main opponents of a huge Canterbury subdivision is surprised almost 400 more sections have been added to the plan without public consultation.
After a challenging last few years for ratepayers, Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon has "committed to" delivering a rates rise of under 5 per cent in the upcoming Long Term Plan.