Canterbury

A land deal as part of a controversial waste-to-energy plant proposal in South Canterbury has fallen over.

Police said the woman remained in hospital, but her condition was now stable and they had spoken to her.

Better signage would not have avoided a woman dying following a water incident at the Rakaia River mouth in Canterbury, a local councillor says.

With a government requirement changed post long-term plan, the Ashburton District Council briefly revisited its decision to roll out green waste collection in 2026.

Canterbury's regional council is none the wiser on how to respond to large-scale solar farm applications.

One person died at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services.

The Ashburton District Council will investigate a cat policy after conservationists asked for help to keep bird songs ringing out.

The offenders fled in vehicles before police arrived on the scene.

Hundreds of people are expected in Akaroa today with the "surprise" attendance of the prime minister for Waitangi Day celebrations.

Neighbours have received advice indicating it was unusual to build solar farms close to houses, a spokesperson says.

Police and paramedics were called to the Stanmore Road scene shortly after 9am on Wednesday.

Rangiora and Kaiapoi residents will get the chance to have their say on what parking demand might look like in 2040, and whether they are willing to pay for a good spot.

The worker was left with life-threatening injuries.

A Canterbury swimming pool is using artificial intelligence technology to reduce the risk of drownings.

Worksafe says it is investigating an incident at a north Canterbury property on Monday involving a forestry worker.

A major thoroughfare in Christchurch was blocked on Monday morning for about an hour after a crash between a car and truck.

The Central Stags have won the Super Smash men's cricket title.