Cheviot postman calls time after 48 years on the job
A temporary job after finishing high school has finally ended for Murray Burnett who has retired after 48 years working as Cheviot’s postie.
North Canterbury
Graeme bids farewell to thermal hot pools
Graeme bids farewell to thermal hot pools
In February 2000, a fresh-faced Graeme Abbot arrived in Hanmer Springs to take on the role of general manager at Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve.
Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise
Hurunui council proposes 3.31% rates rise
North Canterbury ratepayers can expect some of the lowest rate rises in the country.
Councillor resigns in protest over cricket ground
Canterbury councillor resigns due to 'grossly oversized cricket ground'
A Hurunui district councillor has resigned in protest over the development of a "grossly oversized cricket ground" in Amberley.
Report finds capsized boat hit whale
Report finds capsized boat hit whale
NZ's transport watchdog has found the boat that fatally capsized off the Kaikōura coast in 2022 did hit a whale. And the five people on board who died were trapped in the petrol-contaminated hull.
Fears of flooding as downpour hits
Fears of flooding as downpour hits
There are concerns about flooding as an "atmospheric river" brings heavy rain to parts of the South Island.
Final report into fatal boat capsizing out soon
Final report into fatal Canterbury boat capsizing to be released
More details about the fatal capsizing of a boat carrying bird watchers off the Kaikōura coast in 2022 will be revealed in a transport investigation report on Thursday.
Rainwater harvesting rules frustrate resident
Rainwater harvesting rules frustrate Canterbury resident
A Canterbury resident who wants to harvest rainwater for drinking says his council's response was "extremely negative".
Take on the Relay for Life
Take on the Relay for Life challenge
Enter the North Canterbury Relay for Life, a 12 hour community fundraiser for the Cancer Society at the Kaiapoi Rugby Football Club on April 5.
Couple's new business venture blooming
Couple's new business venture blooming
A Canterbury couple who established a field of sunflowers at their dairy farm and used it to raise funds for charity have established another field of flowers - this time as a business venture.
Landfill petition presented to community board
Landfill petition presented to Canterbury community board
A petition opposing Woodstock Quarries’ application to expand an existing quarry into a landfill has been presented to Oxford-Ohoka Community Board members.
Burst water pipe floods Rangiora’s High St
Burst water pipe floods Rangiora’s High St
Shoppers on Rangiora’s High St had to quickly find high ground as a torrent of brown water swept along the street on Tuesday.
Special events planned to honour war heroes
Special events planned to honour war heroes
Hurunui soldiers who served in both world wars will be commemorated on Anzac Day at two historic events in the district.
Cycleway to be built in stages
Kaiapoi to Woodend cycleway to be built in stages
A promised Canterbury cycleway from Kaiapoi to Woodend could be built in stages after it failed to get Government funding.
Councillor wants to test out flying fox proposal
Councillor wants to test out flying fox proposal
Philip Redmond is keen to hear if Pegasus youth share his enthusiasm for flying foxes.
Compromise allows football club to expand
Compromise allows football club to expand
Football will be played on a North Canterbury sports ground this winter, after compromise was reached with the community.
Eight people injured in Oxford crash
Eight people injured in Oxford crash
Emergency services responded to a serious crash involving a logging truck, van and power pole near Oxford this morning.
SH1 lights to be changed to protect birds
SH1 lights to be changed to protect birds
NZ's roading authority will begin replacing the old-style sodium lights along State Highway 1 in part of Canterbury with LED lights from next month.
New Sutton Tools factory opened
New Sutton Tools factory opened
From the adversity of a devastating fire, one of the most modern and sophisticated small drill manufacturing plants in the world has risen in Canterbury.
Three arrested after early morning burglaries
Three arrested after early morning burglaries
Three young people have been arrested following a raft of burglaries in Rangiora early on Wednesday morning.