'Affordable fun' at amazing farm
'Affordable fun' at amazing farm
A farmer’s idea to utilise some spare land has developed into "affordable fun" for visitors to his Canterbury maize maze.
John Cosgrove
Steam-powered launch fired up for picnic
Steam-powered rescue launch fired up for Canterbury picnic
A working replica steam-powered motor launch, vintage cars and miniature radio-controlled yachts kept the crowd entertained at a free Canterbury community picnic.
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
The hotter and dryer weather earlier this summer has led to an increasing number of unwelcome blowflies in North Canterbury homes.
Suspension bridge restoration underway
Work to restore Eyre River suspension bridge underway
The historic Wolffs Rd pedestrian bridge over Canterbury's Eyre River is a step closer to returning to its original state after volunteers cleared a jungle of vegetation from the towers.
Aiming to inspire students for 50 years
Aiming to inspire students for 50 years
Canterbury rifle shooting coach Ross McQueen has been mentoring Rangiora High School students for 50 years.
Festive Christmas car run to Hawarden
Festive Christmas car run to Hawarden
The Hurunui Xmas CarFest attracted more than 100 vehicles to the Hawarden Showgrounds.
Students build impressive EV 'tractor'
Canterbury school students build impressive EV 'tractor'
Staying close to their rural roots proved to be the winning formula for three students from Sefton School at a recent innovation competition.
Upgraded track opens at Ashley Gorge
Upgraded track opens at Ashley Gorge
Jeanette Wells was one of the first to walk on the newly created mobility-enhanced Ashley River lookout track at the Ashley Gorge Reserve.
Keeping the MV Tuhoe's memory alive
Keeping the MV Tuhoe's memory alive
Keeping the memory of the MV Tuhoe alive has been a labour of love for many at the New Zealand Vintage Machinery Club workshop near Christchurch.
Teddies help teach CPR
Teddies help teach CPR
Teddy bears went to Fernside School last week to help their young owners learn about CPR.
Supreme champion sausage recipe
Supreme champion sausage recipe
Kaiapoi butchery owner Fred Hicklin and his team are back from the great NZ sausage competition where their latest creation scooped the top award in its category.
Principals ring in school's 150th year
Principals ring in school's 150th year
Five former principals and the current principal of Canterbury's Southbrook School rang the bell to signal the start of the recent 150th celebrations.
Target smashed at parkrun
Target smashed at parkrun
The Pegasus Parkrun smashed its target when it celebrated its 400th run.
Amberley woman's secret to longevity
'I’ve had a wonderful life': Canterbury woman's secret to longevity
Life is special and centenarian Joy Forbes has just one piece of advice for anyone who wants a long one - get off your butts and embrace it.
Shoe stealing tabby with expensive taste
The shoe stealing tabby with a taste for expensive footwear
A cat burglar is making life annoyingly difficult for a quiet Canterbury township with one resident losing more than $500 worth of new shoes to the tabby in about two weeks.
Cheviot helipad officially opened
Canterbury's newest helipad officially opened
A Canterbury H145 rescue chopper pilot landed on Cheviot's new all-weather helipad using only their instruments during the official opening.
Over 1000 vehicles expected at car show extravaganza
Over 1000 vehicles expected at car show extravaganza
The 14th Kaikoura Hop promises to be "a western cowboy-themed, fun-filled four days of cars and entertainment", organisers say.
Community helps playcentre cover $32k bill for new fence
Community helps playcentre cover $32k bill for new fence
A 30-year-old metal fence caused a $32,000 headache for a Canterbury playcentre until the community stepped up to help replace it.
Woolworths workers strike
'Underpaid, understaffed and undervalued': Canterbury Woolworths workers strike
Canterbury Woolworths supermarket workers joined thousands nationally who walked off the job for two hours on Tuesday.
Community facility rising in Rangiora
Community facility rising in Rangiora
A new $3 million multi-use church and community centre in Rangiora is starting to take shape.