Sign vandalism costing ratepayers
Sign vandalism costing ratepayers
The vandalism of give way, stop and speed limit signs in North Canterbury is hitting ratepayers in the pocket and putting lives at risk.
Robyn Bristow
Harry and Jean mark diamond milestone
Harry and Jean mark diamond milestone
Rangiora residents Harry and Jean Osborne reached a 60-year milestone on Thursday.
Strong winds fan North Canterbury fire
Strong winds fan North Canterbury fire
Strong north-west winds have caused an uncontained vegetation fire in the Waikari Valley to "billow up".
First day of school for mum and daughter
First day of school for mum and daughter
It was a special week at a North Canterbury school for the Pugh family.
Former Rangiora Bunnings building leased
Former Rangiora Bunnings building leased to Bargain Chemist, City Fitness
Bargain Chemist and City Fitness are moving into the former Rangiora Bunnings building on the corner of Queen and Victoria Sts.
Perfect gift for food rescue service
Perfect gift for food rescue service
A Canterbury food rescue service has received a big lift from the owners of Pak'nSave Rangiora - a fully refurbished electric walkie stacker forklift.
Fishers lured to Amberley with prizes
Fishers lured to Amberley with prizes
Keen fishers can head to Amberley Beach on Sunday in a quest to lure a lengthy catch - and snare a prize at the 30th annual surfcasting competition.
Home seeks heritage status
Canterbury home seeks heritage status
A rare futuristic tiny home is in the running to receive heritage recognition.
Roadside assistance humbling
Roadside assistance humbling
An Oxford couple is overwhelmed with the kindness shown when things went awry on their way home from their supermarket shop.
9.3kg head takes top velvet prize
9.3kg head takes top velvet prize
Record entries and a supreme winner weighing in at 9.3kg were highlights of the annual Oxford A&P Association’s velvet competition.
Crate Day could be on the move
Crate Day could be on the move
Ashley Sergeant hopes moving Crate Day to February will help avoid conflict along the Ashley/Rakahuri River between 4WD drivers and bird conservation organisations.
Crate Day may be on the move
Crate Day may be on the move
Ashley Sergeant hopes moving Crate Day to February will help avoid conflict along the Ashley/Rakahuri River between 4WD drivers and bird conservation organisations.
Recycled Santa brings Christmas cheer
Recycled Santa brings Christmas cheer
Staple guns, baling twine, cable ties and bugle screws have been a winner for a Canterbury family working on a big Christmas project.
Sailing club hit by burglars again
Sailing club hit by burglars again
The wind has been taken out of the sails of the Waimakariri Sailing Club again after another theft.
Bottling the tastes of North Canterbury
Bottling the beauty and tastes of North Canterbury
Justine Schroder is capturing the tastes and smells of North Canterbury - and then bottling them at her boutique distillery near Kaikōura.
Fireworks display set to be a cracker of a night
Fireworks display set to be a cracker of a night
The Waipara Fireworks display is set to go off with a bang again this year.
Hurunui council buys Queen Mary Hospital site
Hurunui council buys Queen Mary Hospital site
The former Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs is now fully owned by the Hurunui District Council.
High quality guests for writers’ tea party
High quality guests for writers’ tea party
Bernie Hall is amazed at the "extraordinary" guests coming to The Writers’ Tea Party in Amberley on Sunday.
Brackenfields Shopping Centre in Amberley for sale
Brackenfields Shopping Centre in Amberley for sale
The 27,000 square metre Brackenfields Shopping Centre in Amberley is up for sale - with a commercial real estate investment firm set to buy the $15m retail hub.
Hunters help fill empty bellies
Hunters help fill empty bellies
The hunting community has rallied behind a group of good Samaritans and donated hundreds of kilograms of venison to help feed people across North Canterbury.