Polar plunge a hot activity
The Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club's legendary winter dip attracted people of all ages this year.
John Cosgrove
'We had no idea how popular it would become'
'We had no idea how popular it would become'
A mountain of butter is on its way to a Canterbury school after its most successful fundraising venture ever.
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Cantabrians are sending knitted blankets, clothes and toys to people in war-torn Ukraine.
Trust closes amid funding woes
Trust closes amid funding woes
Regrettably the tank is empty, said the co-founder of a Canterbury community trust after the sudden decision to close it down last week.
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki will be a lot quieter in Kaiapoi this year after the popular fireworks and light festival was cancelled due to a lack of funding.
Family ending connection with land
Family ending connection with land
One of the many heritage family farming properties in Oxford will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Town hall parking woes to be eased
Old Rangiora police station site being turned into car park
The hassle of finding a vacant parking spot around the Rangiora Town Hall will soon be eased.
Queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The stories behind how Canterbury cats become show queens or kings are often as colourful as their fur.
New home for croquet club
New home for croquet club
The last stage in the development of the Courtenay Drive Croquet grounds in Kaiapoi will start soon.
A journey to reunite brothers
A journey to reunite brothers
Reuniting two long lost brothers, separated by war, is the goal of Canterbury man Jono Taylor.
Family prepares to sever connection with the land
Family prepares to sever connection with the land
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Choir hits the high notes but still 'short of men'
Choir hits the high notes but still 'short of men'
The Rangiora Community Choir continues to hit the high notes, despite some bumps in the road over the years.
Cheviot postman calls time after 48 years on the job
Cheviot postman calls time after 48 years on the job
A temporary job after finishing high school has finally ended for Murray Burnett who has retired after 48 years working as Cheviot’s postie.
Burst water pipe floods Rangiora’s High St
Burst water pipe floods Rangiora’s High St
Shoppers on Rangiora’s High St had to quickly find high ground as a torrent of brown water swept along the street on Tuesday.
Uncovering archaeological heritage
Uncovering Kaiapoi and Rangiora's archaeological heritage
The history of Kaiapoi and Rangiora will soon come under the microscope of the Christchurch Archaeology Project.
A fascination with thunderstorms
Canterbury stormchaser looking out for signs of nature's wrath
Every morning when Aaron Wilkinson arises at his Canterbury residence, he always looks out the window to check what the weather is doing.
Teddy bears come out to play
Teddy bears come out to play in Rangiora
A paw hunt is just one of many fun activities planned for the Teddy Bears Picnic at Victoria Park in Rangiora on February 16.
Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town
Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town
The streets of Rangiora resounded with the thump of hundreds of V8s and hot fours as the largest automotive event in the South Island - Muscle Car Madness - kicks off this weekend.
Back-breaking ride worth the pain
'Something pretty cool to remember dad by': Back-breaking charity ride worth the pain
Former Lincoln Uni student and marathon moped rider Hamish Goatley says his butt didn’t hurt as much as his back after several long days riding from Cape Reinga to Bluff.