'This project would make him very happy': Donation from will to pay for bridge upgrade
An iconic Kaiapoi bridge is set to get a facelift after a community advocate left a large donation in his will.
North Canterbury
District councillor announces mayoral bid
Could this district councillor be Waimakariri's next mayor?
Three-term Waimakariri district councillor Paul Williams has announced he will challenge Mayor Dan Gordon in October’s local government elections.
Surge in young parents enrolling at college
Surge in young mums enrolling at Canterbury college
A Canterbury college for young parents has seen its roll jump by 17 students over the past year.
Mayors worried about water reforms
Canterbury mayors worried about water reforms
Two Canterbury mayors are worried about either losing control or local knowledge under the Government's new water reforms.
Uncovering archaeological heritage
Uncovering Kaiapoi and Rangiora's archaeological heritage
The history of Kaiapoi and Rangiora will soon come under the microscope of the Christchurch Archaeology Project.
AI could 'improve democracy'
Embracing AI could 'improve democracy' - ECan councillor
ECan's youngest councillor Joe Davies wants to start a working group to look at the opportunities and risks of new technologies like artificial intelligence.
Cats shot with slug gun on the mend
'Inhuman, irresponsible and illegal': Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
Three cats shot with slug gun pellets are now being cared for by a Rangiora-based cat rescue.
'Inspirational' kindy teacher retires
'Inspirational' Canterbury kindy teacher retires
Parents and teachers say a Rangiora kindergarten has lost a treasure after its head teacher Jocelyn Cameron retired.
Call for younger people on Kaikōura council
Call for younger people on Kaikōura council
Kaikōura's mayor is urging younger people to run for this year's local government elections to increase the age representation around the council table.
Rangiora after-hours medical centre a step closer
Rangiora after-hours medical centre a step closer
A long-awaited after-hours medical facility in Rangiora is a step closer after a meeting between the local council and the boss of South Link Health.
Celebration of Hurunui artists
Celebration of Hurunui artists
Art will be the centre of attention in Amberley in early April.
Man charged after fatal crash
'The vehicle split in half': Driver charged after fatal Canterbury crash
Police have charged a 20-year-old Canterbury driver who allegedly caused the deaths of two of his passengers in January.
Councils propose water partnership
North Canterbury councils propose water partnership
Two of North Canterbury's district councils are looking to join forces to manage their water infrastructure - while one is proposing to go it alone.
A fascination with thunderstorms
Canterbury stormchaser looking out for signs of nature's wrath
Every morning when Aaron Wilkinson arises at his Canterbury residence, he always looks out the window to check what the weather is doing.
'Steve' the boar gets to wallow in victory
'Steve' the boar gets to wallow in victory at A&P show
A boar named "Steve" was among the large number of animals competing for a ribbon at the Kaikōura A&P Show on Saturday.
Plan to seal rural road proves costly
Property owners may have to pay $14,500 each to seal rural Canterbury road
A number of rural property owners may be expected to cover half the cost of a $700,000 project to seal a road near Amberley.
Canterbury seniors bust tech myths
Canterbury seniors bust myth that older people don't like new tech
A new survey shows older people in Hurunui are embracing the digital world with confidence, debunking the outdated myth that older people shy away from using technology.
Council offers to bankroll after-hours medical centre
Council offers to bankroll after-hours medical centre
A proposed after-hours medical facility in Rangiora has some certainty after the Waimakariri District Council offered to help bankroll the long-awaited project.
Ezra wins top Kaiapoi garden award
Colour combinations win Ezra top Kaiapoi garden award
A property that had "lovely colour combinations with great planting" has won the premier award in the annual Kaiapoi garden competition.
Family mark 150 years since Crusader's arrival
Canterbury family mark 150 years since Crusader's arrival
The Dalley family held a special celebration in Oxford to mark 150 years since their descendants arrived in NZ on the sailing ship Crusader.