Evolution of the annual Poppy Appeal Day
Friday is the Royal NZ RSA's annual Poppy Appeal Day - and it will look a little different to previous years after the specialised machinery used to produce the original poppies in Christchurch was retired.
John Cosgrove
New playground to explore
New playground to explore
An inexpensive new playspace that combines discovery with learning about nature has been unveiled in Kaiapoi.
Rodney gets his life back on track
Rodney gets his life back on track after life-threatening brain bleed
Three years ago, Kaiapoi man Rodney Coyle’s life changed drastically. He was driving home from work when a ute suddenly pulled out in front of him.
Little brewery wins big accolade
Little brewery wins big accolade
A small brewery and taproom that has been punching well above its weight claimed a Canterbury business award after entering for the first time.
Franchise owner driven to succeed
Franchise owner driven to succeed
Professionalism and a passion for helping people are the keys to Driving Miss Daisy North Canterbury's recent award win.
Lifetime of helping others
Lifetime of helping others
Canterbury centenarian John Stopford is not letting age slow him down, despite turning 100 on Saturday.
Family's Morris Minor obsession
'We love these cars': Canterbury family's Morris Minor obsession
Anita van der Velden believes when you start giving your cars personalised names, they become part of your family forever.
Operation Cover-up warming shattered lives
Operation Cover-up warming shattered lives
When the volunteer knitters involved with Operation Cover-up Canterbury watch the recipients in Eastern Europe receive their many knitted items, there is not a dry eye in the place.
Wheels with Wings takes off in Oxford
Wheels with Wings takes off in Oxford
The fifth annual Wheels with Wings event on Sunday has attracted interest from keen aviators and motoring enthusiasts from across Canterbury.
Coopers Catch owners snatch business award
Coopers Catch owners snatch business award
Winning a North Canterbury business award came as a complete shock to Kaikoura Coopers Catch owners Jason and Natasja Hill.
Ensure old burn piles are fully extinguished
Ensure your old burn piles are fully extinguished - Fenz
Firefighters in North Canterbury are on tenterhooks after several fires in the region were linked to burn piles, some more than five days old, which had not been properly put out.
Exotic race car proves popular
Exotic race car proves popular at Xmas carfest
The highlight of the Hawarden-Waikari Lions Club Xmas Carfest on Sunday was the exotic Rodin Cars Sintura race car.
New post for former Rangiora RSA president
New post for former Rangiora RSA president
Former Rangiora RSA president Malcolm Wallace is the new national RSA vice-president - and he has big plans to bring young service men and women into the organisation.
Riding down troublemakers in Rangiora
Riding down troublemakers in Rangiora
Members of the Rangiora Community Patrol are taking their roles in a new direction - riding their bikes on the job.
Vote for your favourite Christmas lights display
Vote for your favourite Christmas lights display
The Rangiora and Kaiapoi Christmas Lights Map has introduced a People's Choice award for the best display.
Fire looms large in couple's 70 years of marriage
Fire looms large in couple's 70 years of marriage
As Sid and Jan Dyer celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary this week, they recalled driving to the ceremony and noticing a huge cloud looming ominously in the sky.
70 years of marriage - despite bad wedding day omen
70 years of marriage - despite bad wedding day omen
As Sid and Jan Dyer celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary this week, they recalled driving to the ceremony at the Kaiapoi Methodist Church and noticing a huge cloud looming ominously in the sky.
Community patrols need your help
Community patrols need your help
North Canterbury community patrols are seeking more pairs of "eyes and ears" to help them support the police.
Photographer sharpening her focus
Canterbury photographer sharpening her focus
The subtle sign of a fidgeting bird about to poop is all Canterbury photographer Robyn Young needs to sharpen her focus to capture any movement in the brief seconds that follow.
Secret ingredient to the perfect curry sausage
Secret ingredient to the perfect curry sausage
A little touch of a special ingredient and a Canterbury New World's curry beef sausage went from just okay to a gold medal winner.