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Is Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims
Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.
'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels die
Mike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.
Canterbury farmer joins push for council shake-up
Allan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.
Farming leader concerned over land and water changes
Changes include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.
Environment Canterbury stands firm on iwi councillors
ECan rejects proposal to oust Ngāi Tahu representatives.
ECan chairman to face council as his future is debated
Councillors are set to discuss Peter Scott's role tomorrow.
ECan chairman cleared to return after investigation
Peter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.
Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour
Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.
'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxed
Relaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.
‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline
Scientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.
Tairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas project
The project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.
Farmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’
'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'
Calls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks
“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."
Racing yacht runs aground at Lyttelton days before Sail GP regatta
Boat marooned at the base of a cliff but all five crew rescued by the Coastguard.
'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek
'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.
Shell Bay, Banks Peninsula shipwreck: Salvage underway almost four months after fishing boat ran aground
Salvage work hasn’t been plain-sailing, with a small fire breaking out onboard the vessel.
Shell Bay, Banks Peninsula oil spill: Plan to remove boat in the works
Equipment for a refloat of this vessel is not available in New Zealand.
First photos show fishing boat run aground spilling oil near rare penguins
The vessel was carrying 10,000L of diesel and 400L of hydraulic oil.
Environment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’
WorkSafe told ECan to evaluate how it goes about spraying chemicals.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
John MacDonald: Ngāi Tahu Ecan Bill is unnecessary and wrong
OPINION: Ecan already has a formal partnership with Ngāi Tahu, John MacDonald writes.
The next Rotorua? Govt likely to pass Ngāi Tahu bill
The Government looks set to pass a bill giving Ngāi Tahu rights to appoint councillors.
The big stink: Anger grows as nauseating stench hangs over city
"It hits you right in the face."
No legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsman
Flesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.
Councillor blasts proposed rates hike as 'not even remotely affordable'
Environment Canterbury is proposing an average rate increase of 24.1 per cent.
Garry Grimmer sentenced - again - for North Canterbury tyre pile arson
The man responsible for a raging tyre fire north of Chch has been sentenced
Thousands of native plants improve Burgess Stream
Over half of the 4500 native plants for a biodiversity project are in the ground.