NPC: Canterbury beat Taranaki to earn hosting rights for final against Northland
“This Taranaki team threw it all at us, so we’re going to recover over the next couple of…
A charity hospital helping Kiwis stuck in the public system
Canterbury Charity Hospital gets no government funding, surviving only on donations, three permanent staff and 300 volunteers. CEO…
Katayanagi Twins say crowd threw items during University of Canterbury set
“Some guy said it was the worst set that he’s ever seen.” The audience at ChristChurch’s Tea Party…
Police boost presence across Canterbury as gang funerals take place
The arrested person’s vehicle was impounded. “Our role is to ensure the safety of all while allowing whānau…
State Highway 1 Temuka-Ōrari Highway closed after serious crash
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) said the highway was now closed between Orari Station Rd and Wincester-Geraldine…
Woodend bypass: Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon pushes for toll-free project and timetable
Waimakariri District Mayor Dan Gordon said the community had advocated for the Woodend bypass for many years –…
Spring gardeners warned of Legionnaires’ disease risk after 135 hospitalised, 36 Canterbury cases
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by breathing in the bacteria, with public health recording an…
Canterbury police work with scrap metal industry to curb copper theft profits
Canterbury police said they were “working with the Scrap Metal Recycling Association to discuss ways to make it…
Canterbury EV charging stations vandalised in suspected cable-metal theft bid
Lisa Hannifin, Meridian chief customer officer, said the power company was “really disappointed” the stations had been vandalised.…
North Canterbury horse trainer crushed and injured in paddock wishes he used Siri to get help
What happened was something Houston had never experienced in his 27-year career with horses. The horse launched itself…
Canterbury farm shed confrontation leads to Jesse Johnson assault conviction upheld on appeal
Johnson was sentenced following a trial in the Christchurch District Court in April 2025. He appealed unsuccessfully to…
Canterbury leads NZ for advertised salary growth as demand for workers rises
“Canterbury has recorded some of the most consistent demand over the past year, particularly in the industrial and…