MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Canterbury from 6pm Wednesday, 21 January - 1pm Thursday, 22 January.

Hot and windy weather is forecast for this weekend, with a wind warning in place for the Canterbury High Country from 10pm Saturday. See how you can prepare.

Over the coming weeks, a range of works will be getting underway across the Waimakariri District.

This New Year, our community proudly celebrates Mr Ian Douglas Poulter, who has been recognised for his services to education in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours.

A long-awaited boost for Kaiapoi’s rowing and water sports community has been delivered, with the completion this week of a new launch facility at Murphy Park.

Rangiora’s town centre has a new window into the past, with two large black and white heritage prints installed today in the Good Street laneway courtyard.