Young family to take flight after big win
A lucky Canterbury family has won an international travel adventure as part of McAlpines Mitre 10 MEGA Rangiora's 50th birthday celebration.
Robyn Bristow
Waimakariri economy growing
Waimakariri economy growing
The latest data shows the Waimakariri district's economy is growing, albeit modestly.
Substation issue in Nth Canterbury
Substation issue in Nth Canterbury prompts urgent call to reduce power use
Due to an urgent Transpower issue at the Waipara substation, MainPower customers in the Hurunui and Kaikoura districts are being asked to reduce power usage by at least 30% on Friday.
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Cafes and restaurants are serving up exclusive dishes throughout November to celebrate the best of North Canterbury’s food and drink.
Private gardens to open up for tour
Private gardens to open up for tour
A popular North Canterbury garden tour will go ahead rain or shine on Sunday, November 23.
Family fun at Waipara fireworks display
Family fun at Waipara fireworks display
The night sky over Waipara will be lit up as darkness falls on Glenmark Domain on November 7.
Big Xmas planned in Kaiapoi
Big Xmas planned in Kaiapoi
Christmas will return to Kaiapoi’s town centre with stalls, entertainment and the Great Christmas Shopping Spree.
Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Canterbury whitebaiters given the thumbs up
Department of Conservation rangers joined forces with police, the Waimakariri District Council and Christchurch City Council to patrol local whitebaiting spots last week.
Bid to stop menz shed from 'dying'
Bid to stop Canterbury menz shed from 'dying'
The Amberley Menz Shed is in danger of becoming homeless and a desperate search is on to find an alternative home for the group.
Night at the hot pools to keep rescue chopper in the air
Night at the hot pools to keep rescue chopper in the air
A night under the stars in the thermal pools will aim to help the Canterbury Westpac Rescue Helicopter continue to save lives in remote communities.
Council reviews its processes after dog attack
Shots fired at council after dog attacks
A Canterbury man now carries a golf club to ward off dangerous canines when he takes his dog for a walk, while a woman who was recently attacked leaves town to exercise her pet.
MainPower solar farm set to be finished by May
MainPower solar farm set to be finished by May
Work on a 10ha Canterbury solar farm, which will provide enough power for about 1250 homes once finished, will start in October. The MainPower Board has approved the project at Thongcaster Rd in the...
700 dogs to feature at national show
700 dogs to strut their stuff at national show in Rangiora
Hundreds of canines will be chasing a National Dog Show title on the courts of Rangiora’s MainPower Stadium this month.
Putting the brakes on scammers
The Canterbury man whose job is to 'have a go at scammers'
An elderly person scammed by someone pretending to be from a fibre network provider in Canterbury had several hundred dollars cleaned out of their bank account.
Power pole crashes 'costly, dangerous and disruptive'
Power pole crashes 'costly, dangerous and disruptive'
An electricity distribution company is calling on drivers to take care on Canterbury's icy roads after a recent spike in vehicles hitting power poles.
Costly spike in vehicles hitting power poles
Costly spike in vehicles hitting power poles
An electricity distribution company is calling on drivers to take care on Canterbury's icy roads after a recent spike in vehicles hitting power poles.
Brewery 'stoked' to bring home award
Amberley brewery 'stoked' to bring home coveted award
An Amberley-based brewing company has brought home a coveted International Lager trophy from the recent NZ Beer Awards in Christchurch.
Preparations for Rangiora book sale under way
Preparations for Rangiora book sale under way
Rangiora Rotary’s annual book sale is fast approaching.
Swing-a-long for St John fundraiser
Swing-a-long for St John fundraiser
An 18 to 20-piece band will swing into action on August 16 to help raise funds to refurbish the Rangiora ambulance hub and build a new station at Akaroa.
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Unease over land purchase aired at meeting
Amberley Beach residents are nervous about the Hurunui District Council buying land to relocate to if the sea forces a retreat from the beach community.