Police investigate fatal crash involving car and person in wheelchair
Police are calling for witnesses and dashcam footage of a fatal crash in Ashburton last weekend.
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Car crashes into historic bridge
Car crashes into historic Canterbury bridge
A car has crashed into a 108-year-old heritage-listed Canterbury rail footbridge which is due for a major restoration early next year.
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
A South Island Assembly formed to lobby central Government was one of the suggestions discussed at an Environment Canterbury workshop.
Timaru lumberyard ordered to pay $450K after worker killed
Timaru lumberyard ordered to pay $450K after worker killed
A Timaru lumberyard and its sole director have been ordered to pay $450,000 after a worker was crushed to death.
Call to rid district of feral cats
Call to rid district of feral cats
Feral cats are in the spotlight of a Canterbury district council.
Hasson bows out after 30 years on the job
Selwyn district councillor bows out after 30 years on the job
Selwyn District Council’s longest-serving councillor is calling it a day.
Nomadic principal calls it a day
Nomadic principal calls it a day
Filling in as a principal at schools across the South Island might seem a stressful way to spend your retirement, but for Cantabrian Bob Norrish it has been a "delight".
Bird sanctuary gets green light
Canterbury native bird sanctuary gets green light
A project to bring native birds to a new sanctuary in Methven has taken another step forward.
Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in accident
'His loss will be keenly felt': Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in tragic accident
A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic" cycling accident.
Two pedestrians hit by car in Leeston
Two pedestrians hit by car in Leeston
Two pedestrians are seriously injured after being hit by a car near Leeston in Canterbury's Selwyn District on Friday night.
New push to make State Highway 1 four lanes
New push to make State Highway 1 four lanes
A new petition is calling on the Government to reconsider four-laning State Highway 1 between Rolleston and Ashburton.
Youths arrested after three Rolleston arson incidents
Youths arrested after three Rolleston arson incidents
Six youths have been arrested in relation to three arson incidents in the Rolleston area, police say.
Woman saves dog's bacon, hoofs it from Pegasus pig
Woman saves dog's bacon, hoofs it from Pegasus pig
A woman in the North Canterbury township of Pegasus was surprised to see a large pig wandering local streets before beating a retreat when it charged at her.
Heavy snow watch for Canterbury
Heavy snow watch for Canterbury
Heavy snow may fall in Canterbury and is set to affect highways further south later this week.
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Registrations from as far away as Australia and Canada have flown in for Hampstead Rugby Club’s centennial celebrations from July 4 to 6.
Quiet, diligent worker recognised
Quiet, diligent worker recognised
For 40 years Lorraine Brydon has been the quiet force behind the organisation that runs the very popular Rotary Club of Rangiora’s Book Sale.
Mayor: 'We are not spending recklessly'
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton: 'We are not spending recklessly'
Mayor Sam Broughton has gone on the front foot over rates increases, saying the Selwyn District Council is not spending recklessly.
Vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
Vehicle wrecking yard taken to court
A Canterbury wrecking yard operating on rural land will face court more than four years after a neighbour complained about it.
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Up-and-coming Canterbury ballet talent Tāmati Graham is home for about two months as he prepares for a second stint overseas.
SH1 crash caused power cut
SH1 crash caused power cut
Power was lost and three people were injured after two crashes on State Highway 1 in Canterbury last week.