Dedicated to keeping the bowls rolling
Graham Shaw had no idea what he was going to do when he and his New Zealand-born wife Pat arrived in Amberley in 2003.
Robyn Bristow
'Low lifes' steal mowers from cricket club
'Low lifes' steal mowers from cricket club
A Canterbury community is angry at the theft of two lawn mowers from their local cricket club.
Cherries, venison a winning recipe
Cherries, venison a winning recipe
Residents, hunters and farmers wanted a "bloody good burger and a pint of lager" and with that the Bushman was born, say its owners JJ Sandall and Mel Elliot.
Toot'n'Croon turns 20
Toot'n'Croon turns 20
Canterbury band Toot'n'Croon will celebrate their 20th anniversary on Saturday night.
Hall of fame honour for Ros and Gideon
Hall of fame honour for Canterbury Subway operators
Two Rangiora Subway franchisees have become the first New Zealanders to be inducted into the Subway Hall of Fame.
Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury on the big screen at Cannes
Canterbury has hit the big screen at the Cannes Film Festival which runs until Saturday.
Couple call time after more than half a century
Service station couple call time after more than half a century
Robbie and Judy Bruerton have said farewell after more than five decades of service at their Canterbury garage and petrol station.
Half a century of service at garage and petrol station
Half a century of service at garage and petrol station
Robbie and Judy Bruerton have said farewell after more than five decades of service at their Canterbury garage and petrol station.
Work starts on the Woodend Bypass
Work starts on the Woodend Bypass
Work has started on easing the traffic woes on State Highway 1 between Belfast and Pegasus.
Historic boat targeted by thieves
Historic boat targeted by thieves
Thieves have targeted the historic scow, Success, which is being restored on the banks of the Kaiapoi River.
Fitness centre extension to open soon
Fitness centre extension to open soon
A $283,000 extension to the Oxford Health and Fitness Centre will open on May 3.
North Canterbury community stalwart dies
North Canterbury community stalwart dies
A North Canterbury man with a passion for his community, rugby and trotting, who overcame many obstacles in his life, has died peacefully.
Anzac blanket took two years to craft
Anzac blanket took two years to craft
An intricately crafted Anzac memorial blanket has brought the residents of a North Canterbury retirement village together to remember those lost in battle.
Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete sold
Christchurch Ready Mix Concrete business sold
Christchurch Ready-Mix Concrete Ltd has been sold to a family-owned business in Southland.
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Skyla to join the Mighty 11s
Young Canterbury BMX rider Skyla Hansen has been selected in the Mighty 11s New Zealand test team to compete in Sydney in May.
Special events planned to honour war heroes
Special events planned to honour war heroes
Hurunui soldiers who served in both world wars will be commemorated on Anzac Day at two historic events in the district.
Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
'Inhuman, illegal': Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
Three cats shot with slug gun pellets are now being cared for by a Rangiora-based cat rescue.
Cats shot with slug gun on the mend
'Inhuman, irresponsible and illegal': Cats shot with slug gun now on the mend
Three cats shot with slug gun pellets are now being cared for by a Rangiora-based cat rescue.
Celebration of Hurunui artists
Celebration of Hurunui artists
Art will be the centre of attention in Amberley in early April.
Ceremony to honour animals of war
Ceremony to honour animals of war
The wartime service of animals will be honoured in a ceremony at the Rangiora Cenotaph on February 24.