Shake-up defined mayoralty
David Ayers had no idea, when he first considered standing for the Waimakariri mayoralty, that earthquake recovery would come to define his time in the job.
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Recycling is second nature in productions
Recycling is second nature in productions
Finding a new life or purpose for old costumes and sets is all part of preparing for a production.
Car hits power pole
Car hits power pole
A person has been taken to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition after their car hit a power pole in rural Canterbury.
Youth champion Ellie honoured with award
Youth champion Ellie honoured with award
Oxford's Ellie Tizzard has been recognised for her efforts to advance the concerns of local youth.
Musicians to return to Chamber Gallery for concert
Musicians to return to Chamber Gallery for concert
Pianist Anna Maksymova and cellist Tomas Hurnik will return to Rangiora's Chamber Gallery for a free performance this Sunday.
Consent issued for supermarket at subdivision
Consent issued for supermarket at subdivision
The proposed New World supermarket at a burgeoning subdivision has had its resource consent approved.
Amberley embraces coupon book
Amberley embraces coupon book
A fundraiser is not only helping to buy Amberley School kids stationery but also giving the business community a boost.
Kaikoura’s clouds part for Whale Run
Kaikoura’s clouds part for Whale Run
The sun came out for Kaikoura Suburban School’s annual Whale Run.
Lincoln Uni evacuated due to small fire
Lincoln Uni evacuated due to small fire
Part of Lincoln University has been evacuated following an electrical fire.
Hedge fire in Waikuku
Hedge fire in Waikuku
It took four fire crews an hour to battle a hedge fire in Waikuku Beach on Wednesday night.
Quake survivor hit by thieves
Quake survivor hit by thieves
Cheeky thieves are stealing plants from a West Melton couple’s roadside stall.
The tabby who steals tea bags — and other things
The tabby who steals tea bags — and other things
Angel is a feline filcher.
Kaiapoi firearms collection
Kaiapoi firearms collection
Firearms holders in Kaiapoi should not to leave it to the last moment to hand in their prohibited firearms, police say.
Wholesale land use change on cards
Wholesale land use change on cards
Federated Farmers estimates large parts of rural New Zealand will have to abandon their reliance on the pastoral sector based on the freshwater proposals released last week. The Essential Freshwater...
Stock droving rules may be tightened
Stock droving rules may be tightened
Rules around stock droving may be tightened in a bid to keep animals off roads.
House fire near Amberley
House fire near Amberley
Damage from a house fire, which happened just outside Amberley, has been contained to the roof.
Boil water notice lifted for Canterbury township
Boil water notice lifted for Canterbury township
A boil water notice has been lifted for Southbridge.
Illegal whitebait structures on the increase in rivers
Illegal whitebait structures on the increase in rivers
Concrete plinths, wooden platforms and a pallet jetty are some of the illegal structures built in Canterbury’s rivers this whitebaiting season.
Irrigation proposal in tatters
Irrigation proposal in tatters
Plans to irrigate up to 9000 hectares on the south side of the Hurunui River are in tatters.
Red zone aquasports idea criticised
Red zone aquasports idea criticised
An aquasports park has been proposed but neighbours say it will devalue their properties should it go ahead.