'New layout and new ideas' at A&P show
'New layout and new ideas' at Kaikoura A&P Show
A new layout will be introduced at the Kaikoura A&P Show on Saturday.
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Country music festival packed with performers
Waimakariri Country Music Festival packed with performers
Combining her two passions in life - country music and knitting - means Julie Ridgway can help out charities while attending festivals across NZ.
Aircraft honours a special man
Kitset plane takes off to mark Canterbury aircraft builder's final flight
'Sierra Gulf Mike – taking off runway 25' could be heard over the airwaves as Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club members paid tribute to the late Graeme Main.
Petrolhead heaven for thousands of car fans
Petrolhead heaven in Rangiora for thousands of muscle car fans
The 34th edition of the Trillo Metals Muscle Car Madness in Rangiora over the weekend was one of the biggest ever.
Muscle cars roll in for big weekend
Muscle cars roll into Rangiora for big weekend
Muscle cars rolled through Rangiora and Kaiapoi on Thursday night in the first part of the annual Trillo Metals Muscle Car Madness weekend.
Fisher's good deed rewarded
Amberley Surfcasting Competition winner rewarded for good deed
Tyler Martin's 625mm long kahawai, caught on his first cast at the Amberley Surfcasting Competition, hooked him the big prize.
Another busy day for Canterbury fire crews
Another busy day for Canterbury fire crews
Canterbury crews have battled blazes for another day amid hot, dry and windy conditions.
Another busy day for fire crews
Another busy day for fire crews
Canterbury crews have battled blazes for another day amid hot, dry and windy conditions.
Posties lend Santa a hand
Posties lend Santa a hand
NZ Post staff in North Canterbury are expecting to move a further 20,000 to 25,000 items as they cope with the final push to deliver Christmas packages.
Cakes and Carols service in historic church
Cakes and Carols service in historic church
On Sunday, December 17, the nativity story was retold in a church that hadn’t seen a congregation for over 13 years.
Huge crowd at Santa parade
Huge crowd at Santa parade
The biggest crowd on record chanced the weather and turned out for the Rangiora Toyota Santa Parade on Sunday.
The festive season welcomed
The festive season welcomed
Santa Claus atop his sleigh was the highlight for those attending the Kaiapoi Toyota Santa Parade and Carnival last Saturday.
Tsunami siren blunder alarms beach residents
'This is not a test': Tsunami siren blunder alarms Canterbury beach residents
The Waikuku Beach tsunami siren was accidentally activated on Thursday afternoon, causing confusion in the small coastal village.
North Canterbury steps up to help Toot for Tucker
Toot for Tucker: North Canterbury answers the call for food donations
North Canterbury residents dug deep and answered the call of tooting horns and wailing sirens to donate food to the annual Toot for Tucker appeal on Tuesday night.
School milestone celebrated
School milestone celebrated with cake - and a trip down memory lane
Former pupils and staff came together for a special celebration to mark Kaiapoi Borough School's 150-year milestone.
Classic motorcycles take to the track
Classic motorcycles take to the track
The ninth annual Classic Action Motorcycle Sports Totalspan Southern Classic saw some of NZ's top riders come together in Timaru to share their passion for old school bikes.
Student gains top honours at military camp
Student gains top honours as volunteer at Burnham Military Camp
Rangiora student Jamie-Lee Rogers was expecting her experience at Burnham Military Camp to be tough and strict with lots of people yelling in her face.
Supporting seniors raising grandchildren
Support for seniors raising grandchildren
Most seniors are free to enjoy the company of friends, travel and retirement - but sadly for a growing number of North Canterbury pensioners life inadvertently throws them a curve ball.
Plunket nurse retires after 37 years of service
'Being a new mum is not an easy job': Plunket nurse retires after 37 years of dedicated service
Well-known Plunket nurse Robyn Aitken is retiring after 37 years helping Canterbury mums and babes.
Mural shines over swimming pool
Mural shines over Canterbury swimming pool
Hours of hard work paid off for a group of young creative artists when their mural was unveiled at the Amberley Pool.