New twists and turns at Hanmer Springs water park
New twists and turns at Hanmer Springs water park
Multiple twists and turns, and rides that change with the season, are in store for visitors to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa next month.
Robyn Bristow
New twists and turns at Hanmer Springs
New twists and turns at Hanmer Springs
Multiple twists and turns, and rides that change with the season, are in store for visitors to the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa next month.
Spring show celebration
Spring show celebration
Spring flowers will bloom in the rustic setting of The Woolshed at Tipapa, North Canterbury, on Saturday.
Waimakariri economy holding up, report says
Waimakariri economy holding up, report says
The Waimakariri District’s economy is holding strong despite the economic climate, according to the latest report from Infometrics.
War memorial returned to its former glory
War memorial returned to its former glory after being toppled by vehicle
A North Canterbury war memorial, which was flattened by a vehicle, is now standing proud again.
Lambs bring spring cheer to Cheviot school
Lambs bring spring cheer to Cheviot school
Cheviot school pupils took their three pet lambs to class to mark the start of spring in North Canterbury.
Toxic spill in Saltwater Creek
Toxic spill in Saltwater Creek
Whitebaiters and fishers are being urged not to venture to Saltwater Creek, or the estuary following a wastewater spill in the North Canterbury creek.
Toxic spill in North Canterbury creek
Toxic spill in North Canterbury creek
Bullies and tuna/eels have been affected by a factory discharge in to Saltwater Creek in North Canterbury.
Fairyland of lights
Fairyland of lights
Karl Howarth is determined to shed light on Rangiora to brighten people’s spirits.
Solar farm and agriculture proposed on the same site
Solar farm and agriculture proposed on the same site
A proposed solar farm near Waipara aims to combine agriculture, horticulture and energy production on the same site, the developers say.
History restored and celebrated
History restored and celebrated in North Canterbury
A very special project has been given a very special ceremony at Waipara’s Glenmark Reserve.
Coastal erosion puts houses at risk
Coastal erosion puts houses at risk
Coastal erosion has eaten away at a cliff face near a North Canterbury beach, leaving the houses perched precariously above it "threatening to fall off".
Fishing season nigh
Fishing season nigh; new licence category introduced
The freshwater fishing season starts on October 1 - and new licences are now on sale.
A sky high starlit adventure
Couple launch starlit adventure at Hanmer Springs
Star-gazing has taken on a whole new meaning for a Canterbury couple who have launched a new sky tour business near Hanmer Springs.
Historic landmark for sale
Historic landmark for sale in North Canterbury
A historic Greta Valley landmark, surrounded by 15.5ha of rolling countryside, is up for sale.
Solar farm proposal 'making locals' blood boil'
Solar farm proposal 'making locals' blood boil'
A large-scale solar farm being proposed at a 100-hectare site in North Canterbury has some nearby residents up in arms.
Solar farm proposal 'making locals' blood boil'
Solar farm proposal 'making locals' blood boil'
A large-scale solar farm being proposed at a 100-hectare site in North Canterbury has nearby residents worried.
Leading schools a happy place
Leading schools a happy place for new principal
Roger Hornblow has been appointed as Cheviot Area School's new principal.
Capturing the beauty of Kaikoura in 48hrs
Capturing the beauty of Kaikoura in 48hrs
It was an event aimed at capturing the complexities, diversity and beauty of Kaikoura on film.
Group calls for cat bylaw to protect birds
Group calls for cat bylaw to protect birds
Cats are endangering braided river birds - and need to be controlled, says a North Canterbury river care group.