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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.
Canterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation project
Soil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.
Fears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water supplies
The Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.
'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
Oxford wetland to be protected
Environment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
Giant tyre fire: Accused named for first time
Emergency services were called to the blaze near Amberley on January 29.
Fonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'
Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.
Amberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arson
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
Christchurch mayor: Reinventing the country's second-largest urban centre
Greater Christchurch is the fastest growing region outside of Auckland.
Samantha Motion: Minister's move to sack council a bold one
Opinion: Can a commission stop Tauranga going round in circles?
The state of Christchurch's roads 10 years after the quakes - and what about light rail?
As new highway opens today, Herald investigates Christchurch's transport past and future.
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
It hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.
Environment Canterbury could handle all large dam consents in Otago
Otago regional councillors approved the transfer to ECan from June next year.
Common garden plant wreaking havoc in Lyttelton Harbour
Spur valerian, a cottage garden plant with pink, magenta or white flowers, is spreading.
Twizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury
$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.
New livery for Christchurch buses costs $94k
The cost includes research, concept development, cultural engagement, and testing.
Giant tyre fire arson: Neighbour of illegal stockpile 'snapped'
About 400,000 old car tyres had been dumped on Canterbury property.
Bus patronage drops by at least 90 per cent around NZ
Almost empty buses still provide an important service, say providers.
Covid-19 coronavirus: NZ's public transport system cuts back as lockdown looms
Buses, trains only for essential workers after tomorrow.
'The science is irrefutable': Two regional councils declare climate emergency
Environment Canterbury became the first regional council in the country to declare.
Not guilty plea in dead eels case
Nearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.
Rachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipeline
COMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.
Huge tyre blaze in Amberley previously identified as fire risk
Fire and Emergency have controlled a large tyre fire on Racecourse Rd in North Canterbury.
Algae warning: Stay out of the river
People and animals should stay away from the river until the health warning is lifted.
ECan spent $5m on communications
The money was spent on communicating with the public and within the organisation.
ECan 'rubbished' new rail service plan
Proponent met ECan staff to discuss his plan, but they were "condescending and negative".
Cyclone's tail: Christchurch unscathed
Rain continues to fall in Christchurch but Canterbury escapes worst of Cyclone Debbie
Quarry dust worries for residents
Six homes are less than 200m away from Winstone Aggregate's Yaldhurst quarry on Old West Coast Rd.
Filth continues to pour into waterways
The city council is applying to Environment Canterbury to continue discharging untreated wastewater into the waterways and harbours in emergencies.
Scientists studying Kaikoura tsunami need your help
Scientists are still trying to understand the strange tsunami activity that occurred in last month's 7.8 Kaikoura Earthquake - and have called upon people to help them.
$700k earthquake stopbank repair bill
Repairs to South Island stopbanks damaged in the Kaikōura earthquake is expected to cost nearly $700,000.