'We only get half a service': Poor phone reception frustrates customers
Spark customers in Rangiora are fed up with the lack of internet service and cellphone calls either not connecting or dropping out due to poor reception.
Robyn Bristow
Assistant principal's military adventure
Assistant principal's military adventure
A hands-on military encounter - which included flying in a Hercules and learning how to fight shipboard fires - has given a Canterbury teacher an armed forces experience he is eager to pass on to his students.
Fundraiser to repair showgrounds after muscle car event
Fundraiser to repair showgrounds after muscle car event
A Givealittle page has been set up to help restore a Canterbury showgrounds in the aftermath of a muscle car event last weekend.
Fundraiser started to repair showgrounds
Fundraiser started to repair Rangiora Showgrounds
A Givealittle page has been set up by residents, businesses, car enthusiasts and organisers to help restore the Rangiora Showgrounds in the aftermath of Muscle Car Madness last weekend.
Farewell Craig Stare
Farewell Craig Stare: Muscle Car Madness a 'life-long thing for him'
Craig Stare didn’t quite get the farewell he deserved after 36 years of presenting Muscle Car Madness at Rangiora A&P Showgrounds.
A career woven in coloured wool
A career woven in coloured wool
Beverley Forrester dismissed the official notification she received asking if she would accept a New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year Honours
Former All Black takes over Muscle Car Madness
Former All Black takes over Muscle Car Madness
Muscle Car Madness this weekend will be Craig Stare’s last hoorah as the man-in-charge of organising the world-renowned event in North Canterbury.
Work starts on new 10ha solar farm
Work starts on new 10ha solar farm
Work has officially started on MainPower's new solar farm in North Canterbury.
Best dish in North Canterbury
Where to find the best dish in North Canterbury
The D.O.T.I Eatery & Bar in Amberley is celebrating after its duck breast dish with asparagus, cauliflower, bacon, orange, goat’s cheese, and hazelnut praline came out on top in The North Course.
Young family to take flight after big win
Young family to take flight after big win
A lucky Canterbury family has won an international travel adventure as part of McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA Rangiora's 50th birthday celebration.
Waimakariri economy growing
Waimakariri economy growing
The latest data shows the Waimakariri district's economy is growing, albeit modestly.
Substation issue in Nth Canterbury
Substation issue in Nth Canterbury prompts urgent call to reduce power use
Due to an urgent Transpower issue at the Waipara substation, MainPower customers in the Hurunui and Kaikoura districts are being asked to reduce power usage by at least 30% on Friday.
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Cafes and restaurants are serving up exclusive dishes throughout November to celebrate the best of North Canterbury’s food and drink.
Private gardens to open up for tour
Private gardens to open up for tour
A popular North Canterbury garden tour will go ahead rain or shine on Sunday, November 23.
Family fun at Waipara fireworks display
Family fun at Waipara fireworks display
The night sky over Waipara will be lit up as darkness falls on Glenmark Domain on November 7.
Big Xmas planned in Kaiapoi
Big Xmas planned in Kaiapoi
Christmas will return to Kaiapoi’s town centre with stalls, entertainment and the Great Christmas Shopping Spree.
Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Department of Conservation rangers joined forces with police, the Waimakariri District Council and Christchurch City Council to patrol local whitebaiting spots last week.
Bid to stop menz shed from 'dying'
Bid to stop Canterbury menz shed from 'dying'
The Amberley Menz Shed is in danger of becoming homeless and a desperate search is on to find an alternative home for the group.
Night at the hot pools to keep rescue chopper in the air
Night at the hot pools to keep rescue chopper in the air
A night under the stars in the thermal pools will aim to help the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter continue to save lives in remote communities.
Council reviews its processes after dog attack
Shots fired at council after dog attacks
A Canterbury man now carries a golf club to ward off dangerous canines when he takes his dog for a walk, while a woman who was recently attacked leaves town to exercise her pet.