Stories by Adam Burns Allied Press

Damage and disruption as a result of Tuesday's wild weather left some Canterbury residents with a strong sense of deja vu.

Crusaders' bosses have distanced themselves from their coaching teams' criticism of Christchurch officials around the planned stadium.

Departing council employees in the Hurunui, who have worked as little as six months, may be entitled to a ratepayer-funded leaving do with alcohol.

The agricultural sector in North Canterbury has expressed relief at the Government's border reopening plan, but those on the ground have highlighted a wider issue farmers are facing - a lack of…

Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey is imploring North Cantabrians to engage with a national suicide prevention initiative so people are better equipped to talk it out.

Ashburton deputy mayor Liz McMillan is imploring transport leaders to urgently look at the speed limit on a state highway road in the burgeoning Methven township, describing a section of the road as…

The Ashburton District Council believes it is fiscally well placed after its operating budgets has it well in the black.

A controversial Mid Canterbury doctor who quit her job over the vaccination mandate has challenged the guidance of health officials in a presentation to Invercargill City Councillors.

The move to ban the sale of tobacco to younger people has been welcomed by Ashburton health advocates but suggest more work needs to be done.

Opposition MPs and some Ashburton businesses have advocated for a lowering of the traffic light system from orange to green, at least for the South Island.

Recovery managers for the historic Canterbury floods believe a second bridge over the Ashburton River is critical and is now pressing the government for the matter to be taken seriously.

Alleged cases of abuse directed to Ashburton business owners and staff due to Covid-19 restrictions has angered the Ashburton District mayor.

The finish line is in sight for Ashburton's multi-million dollar CBD makeover.

Ashburton District mayor Neil Brown has not ruled out linking up with other councils for a scrap in the Wellington High Court over the mandating of Three Waters.

The irony of copping vehicle damage due to a pothole is not lost on Ashburton councillor Stuart Wilson.

Ashburton College is refusing to comment on revelations that two teacher aides of a class recently under investigation have been stood down.

An Ashburton councillor is dismayed the influence of alcohol has been highlighted as part and parcel with serious road crashes in Mid Canterbury.

An investigation has cleared an Ashburton College teacher of bullying allegations, but it has shocked a parent who withdrew her child from the school.

It is too early to tell as to what impact the vaccination mandate for high risk health workers will have on emergency services in rural Canterbury.

Federated Farmers' Mid Canterbury president says the animal and environmental standards of a major Ashburton farming feedlot under investigation are world class.

The principal of Ashburton College has defended his decision not to stand down a teacher under investigation following long-term bullying allegations.

It's unclear whether a report following multiple allegations of teacher bullying at Ashburton College will be shared with the community.

An Ashburton high school is investigating long-term bullying allegations involving a teacher.

Disgruntled patrons who have resisted level 2 restrictions at bars and restaurants in Ashburton are adding unwanted stress for staff members.

Ashburton's Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan has politely distanced herself from some of the controversial youth unemployment views of her fellow elected members.