Calls to fix road safety issues on Lineside Rd
Road safety Waimakariri's Lineside Rd (SH71) is again in the spotlight as residents and local officials look for viable options to improve its safety record.
John Cosgrove
Pupils learn where food comes from
Pupils learn where food comes from
A hands-on approach to education is encouraged as North Loburn School wants its students to connect with the natural world through tactile activities.
Hen judged best bird at show
Hen judged best bird at North Canterbury show
Heather McCormick’s Coronation Sussex hen has been judged the best bird in show at the North Canterbury Poultry and Pigeon Club’s 127th annual winter show.
Black beauty bags best bird
Black beauty bags best bird
Showing off her 9-month-old black Araucana is Stefanie Kalmakoff, of Dunedin.
Rest home resident's big pyjama drive
Rest home resident's 'ride-on scooter fully loaded' with PJs for kids in need
When Canterbury retirement village resident Jan Marshall watched a TV news story about Dame Valerie Adams and her 'Jammie Army', she decided to start her own pyjama charity drive to help children in her town.
Paralympian still going the distance
Canterbury Paralympian still going the distance
For the second year in a row, Rangiora Paralympian Evan Clulee exceeded his goals in the nationwide Heart Foundation MyMarathon fundraiser.
Strong opposition to golf course sale
Strong opposition to golf course sale
Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon said the district council will investigate seeking partners from the golfing world and community to help buy the Pegasus golf course back from a Christchurch-based housing developer.
Cameron aims high on the ice
Cameron aims high on the ice
The physicality and strategy of a fast-paced ice hockey game is what keeps Cantabrian Cameron Tobin enthused with the sport, as she aims to make the national under-18 team later this year.
Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
Pupils collaborate to create school's new mural
A North Canterbury school has unveiled its giant new mural.
Golf course ponds run dry
Golf course ponds run dry
Ponds and creeks started to dry up at the Pegasus golf course this week, causing more stress for residents already upset about the property being sold and potentially carved up for housing.
Residents to air concerns over golf course sale
Residents to air their concerns at meeting over Pegasus golf course sale
Many North Canterbury residents are still reeling after hearing the Pegasus golf course has been sold to a Christchurch-based property developer which aims to cut it up for housing.
Town hall reaches milestone
Rangiora Town Hall reaches major milestone
The Rangiora Town Hall turns 100 this year - and residents are being asked to dig through their drawers and boxes for any old photos, records or memorabilia of the historic building.
Mick needs your old biscuit tins
Mick needs your old biscuit tins
Retired Canterbury seafarer Mick Watt is on the lookout for old biscuit tins, especially the little oval ones, to use in his sea shanty artworks.
New classrooms to cater for school's growth
New classrooms to cater for school's growth
Rangiora New Life School has unveiled seven new classrooms.
Evolution of the annual Poppy Appeal Day
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.
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.