SH1 crash involving campervan and tanker highlights speed risk
Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes was at his Mobil service station when he heard the terrible sound of a campervan and a milk tanker colliding.
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Social media influencers paid to boost tourism
Canterbury council pays social media influencers $7k to boost tourism
Ashburton District Council is paying social media influencers to show off the area as part of its promotion strategy.
School drops pounamu pass rule
Ashburton school drops pounamu pass rule
Ashburton Intermediate School has dropped a rule requiring students to get a uniform pass to wear pounamu at school.
Three injured in Rakaia crash
Three injured in Rakaia crash
Three people have been injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in Rakaia.
Disappointment over speed limit reversal
'Saving seconds over safety': Disappointment over Rakaia speed limit reversal
The Rakaia community is disappointed the lower speed limit they fought for along SH1 through the town will soon be reversed.
Dead wallaby dumped in street
Dead wallaby dumped in street by person in 'dark clothing'
A dead wallaby which was mysteriously dumped on a Canterbury street bench was dragged there by someone who drove to the site in a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Plunket clothing bins disappearing
Plunket clothing bins disappearing
A vital source of income for Plunket has ended with the removal of three clothing bins in Ashburton.
Farm shed destroyed in blaze
Farm shed destroyed in blaze
A three-bay shed on a Canterbury farm has been destroyed by fire.
Change of guard after 55 years at fire station
Change of guard after 55 years at fire station
Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade’s long-serving chief will retire from the role on Saturday.
Bumper summer for Methven hot pools
Bumper summer for Methven hot pools
Canterbury swimmers are flocking to Methven's hot pools as the chilly and wet summer makes outdoor pools less appealing.
Thoroughbred fetches record $2.4m
Canterbury-raised thoroughbred fetches record $2.4m
A Christchurch buyer has paid the highest price for a filly ever sold in NZ.
Using the power of flowers to do good
Using the power of flowers to do good
A flower traditionally associated with strength, power and integrity is working its wonders in a Canterbury town.
Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting
Homeowner blindsided by council’s tree cost-cutting
The local council says it will no longer help a Canterbury woman maintain the huge California Redwood tree that towers over her property.
Teen rape victim deals with long-lasting trauma
'Determined to be a survivor, not a victim'
A first-year university student from Canterbury who was raped and strangled by an American man she was dating has been dealing with the trauma of the violent attack.
Mid-summer snowfall blankets skifield
Mid-summer snowfall blankets Canterbury skifield
Mount Hutt skifield has been blanketed with snow after a chilly blast blew through on Monday morning.
Dangerous potholes still not repaired
Dangerous potholes still not repaired
A resident says the potholes in Tinwald pose a risk to motorists and have not been repaired despite his complaints.
Plans for old council building a mystery
Russian businessman's plans for former council building a mystery
Russian businessman Alexandre Germanovitch is keeping his plans for the old Ashburton District Council building, which he recently bought for $2.3m, under wraps for now.
Get on your bike for a good cause
Get on your bike for a good cause
Adventure and fun await Canterbury cyclist David Keeley as he prepares for the 21st Central South Island Charity Bike Ride.
Russian businessman buys old council building
Russian businessman buys old Canterbury council building for $2.3m
A Russian businessman is the new owner of the former Ashburton District Council building.
Canterbury’s water leadership facing shake-up
Canterbury’s water leadership facing shake-up
The axe is hanging over Canterbury’s 10 water zone committees, which have helped manage local water resources for over 10 years.