NC businesses feeling the pinch
North Canterbury businesses feeling the pinch
More than half of North Canterbury businesses experienced a decrease in profitability over the past six months, a new survey shows.
Robyn Bristow
North Canterbury brew to be sold nationwide
North Canterbury brew to be sold nationwide
Craft beer enthusiasts are in for a treat this month as an award-winning North Canterbury brew makes its way onto the shelf of every New World supermarket in New Zealand.
New Kainga Ora homes for Waimakariri
New Kainga Ora homes for Waimakariri
Two Kainga Ora projects have created 12 new homes for the Waimakariri community.
Boutique cheesemaker back in the winners circle
Boutique cheesemaker back in the winners circle
Canterbury boutique cheesemaker Karikaas has once again featured on the national stage.
Canterbury council buys wetland for $2.25m
Canterbury council buys wetland for $2.25m
A major wetland has been bought by Hurunui District Council to provide flood protection for the Amberley and Amberley Beach communities.
Coastal settlement tackles climate change
Coastal settlement tackles climate change
A small North Canterbury coastal community, working alongside the Hurunui District Council, is addressing climate change issues in preparation for the future.
Sign vandalism costing ratepayers
Sign vandalism costing ratepayers
The vandalism of give way, stop and speed limit signs in North Canterbury is hitting ratepayers in the pocket and putting lives at risk.
Harry and Jean mark diamond milestone
Harry and Jean mark diamond milestone
Rangiora residents Harry and Jean Osborne reached a 60-year milestone on Thursday.
Strong winds fan North Canterbury fire
Strong winds fan North Canterbury fire
Strong north-west winds have caused an uncontained vegetation fire in the Waikari Valley to "billow up".
First day of school for mum and daughter
First day of school for mum and daughter
It was a special week at a North Canterbury school for the Pugh family.
Former Rangiora Bunnings building leased
Former Rangiora Bunnings building leased to Bargain Chemist, City Fitness
Bargain Chemist and City Fitness are moving into the former Rangiora Bunnings building on the corner of Queen and Victoria Sts.
Perfect gift for food rescue service
Perfect gift for food rescue service
A Canterbury food rescue service has received a big lift from the owners of Pak'nSave Rangiora - a fully refurbished electric walkie stacker forklift.
Fishers lured to Amberley with prizes
Fishers lured to Amberley with prizes
Keen fishers can head to Amberley Beach on Sunday in a quest to lure a lengthy catch - and snare a prize at the 30th annual surfcasting competition.
Home seeks heritage status
Canterbury home seeks heritage status
A rare futuristic tiny home is in the running to receive heritage recognition.
Roadside assistance humbling
Roadside assistance humbling
An Oxford couple is overwhelmed with the kindness shown when things went awry on their way home from their supermarket shop.
9.3kg head takes top velvet prize
9.3kg head takes top velvet prize
Record entries and a supreme winner weighing in at 9.3kg were highlights of the annual Oxford A&P Association’s velvet competition.
Crate Day could be on the move
Crate Day could be on the move
Ashley Sergeant hopes moving Crate Day to February will help avoid conflict along the Ashley/Rakahuri River between 4WD drivers and bird conservation organisations.
Crate Day may be on the move
Crate Day may be on the move
Ashley Sergeant hopes moving Crate Day to February will help avoid conflict along the Ashley/Rakahuri River between 4WD drivers and bird conservation organisations.
Recycled Santa brings Christmas cheer
Recycled Santa brings Christmas cheer
Staple guns, baling twine, cable ties and bugle screws have been a winner for a Canterbury family working on a big Christmas project.
Sailing club hit by burglars again
Sailing club hit by burglars again
The wind has been taken out of the sails of the Waimakariri Sailing Club again after another theft.