John Cosgrove

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.

The fifth annual Wheels with Wings event on Sunday has attracted interest from keen aviators and motoring enthusiasts from across Canterbury.

Winning a North Canterbury business award came as a complete shock to Kaikoura Coopers Catch owners Jason and Natasja Hill.

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.

The highlight of the Hawarden-Waikari Lions Club Xmas Carfest on Sunday was the exotic Rodin Cars Sintura race car.

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.

Members of the Rangiora Community Patrol are taking their roles in a new direction - riding their bikes on the job.

The Rangiora and Kaiapoi Christmas Lights Map has introduced a People's Choice award for the best display.

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.

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.

North Canterbury community patrols are seeking more pairs of "eyes and ears" to help them support the police.

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.

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.

A lifelong passion for equestrian led Rachael Robinson to take over the reins of the 152nd Rangiora Show this weekend.

Contractors have started working on the new pedestrian pathway alongside SH1 in North Canterbury.

The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of guests when the Kaiapoi Croquet Club officially opened its new club rooms and also celebrated its 120th birthday.