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Rodney gets his life back on track

Rodney Coyle’s making the most of life, developing his passion for fixing bicycles into a growing...

Rodney gets his life back on track after life-threatening brain bleed

Three years ago, Kaiapoi man Rodney Coyle’s life changed drastically. He was driving home from work when a ute suddenly pulled out in front of him.

High school pulls out of premier rugby competition

Rangiora High School first XV player Suliasi Uhatafe is tackled during the championship rugby...

Canterbury high school pulls out of premier rugby competition

Rangiora High School has pulled out of the Crusaders region's Miles Toyota First XV Premiership this season, and instead wants to create a combined rugby team from North Canterbury schools.

Rolleston library joke 'not intended to offend anyone'

A tongue-in-cheek April Fool’s Day name change for Te Ara Ātea was among several pranks across...

Rolleston library joke 'not intended to offend anyone'

Has Te Ara Ātea finally got the name change many people have been calling for?

Stage play a coming-of-age journey

The Big Little Theatre Company in Ashburton is preparing to stage a play about a neurodivergent young man who attempts to solve the mystery of how a dog died.

Principals on 'complex' truancy problem

Canterbury principals speak out about 'complex' truancy problem

"Do we want kids at school if they are unwell?" That is the question being asked by a Canterbury principal as the pressure to boost school attendance rates increases.

Celebration to mark historic hall's centenary

Celebration to mark historic hall's centenary

A Canterbury country hall's 100th birthday will be celebrated at an event over Anzac weekend.

Bulbs sold for good cause

The Rangiora Rotary team selling bulbs outside New World. Photo: Rangiora Rotary

Bulbs sold for good cause

Spring bulbs have been on sale outside supermarkets in Rangiora and Kaiapoi to raise money for a primary school children's education programme in the region.

Busy roundabout to close for weeks

The Oak Grove roundabout, where Oak Gr, Walnut Ave, Belt Rd and Harrison St meet. Image:...

Busy roundabout to close for weeks

A busy Ashburton roundabout will be closed to vehicles for up to three weeks while new asphalt is laid.

Geraldine woman named as victim of fatal e-scooter crash

Police lack an overall digital evidence handling system, and, so far, the funding to get one....

Geraldine woman named as victim of fatal e-scooter crash

Police have named the woman who died in an e-scooter crash in Twizel.

SH79 reopens after crash near Geraldine

SH79 reopens after crash near Geraldine

State Highway 79 has reopened after a crash brought down power lines near Geraldine this afternoon.

What could Woodend look like after the bypass?

Woodend’s Main North Rd will divert from being State Highway 1 to a local road once the Woodend...

What could Woodend look like after the bypass?

The public is being asked to think about what the Woodend/Pegasus area could look like after the Woodend Bypass opens.

New estuary viewing platform officially opens

A new viewing platform built using a bequest from a Christchurch woman's legacy fund has been formally opened to the public at the Ashley-Rakahuri River Estuary.

Concerns township growing too fast

Concerns Canterbury township growing too fast

The public may not get a say on whether a large 700-800 home subdivision on 126ha of farmland in Canterbury goes ahead.

Heron On A Mission a winner

Parklands photographer Ellie Morgan’s winning image, Heron On A Mission, was taken at Kairaki...

Parklands photographer wins with Heron On A Mission

The 2025/26 Waimakariri Nature Photo competition has been won by Christchurch photographer Ellie Morgan.

Radio man's time at Compass FM at an end

Radio man's time at Rangiora-based Compass FM at an end

Mike Le Petit has had a profound effect on the structure and future of radio in Canterbury and across NZ.

Mystery of the disappearing yellow lines

The yellow lines outside a Rolleston home were painted over (inset) late last year but have since...

Mystery of the disappearing yellow lines

The mystery of who painted over yellow no-parking lines outside a Rolleston house may remain unsolved.

Rare car specialist set to retire

Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Bruce McIlroy is winding up his Canterbury car service business after more than 30 years.

Fans 'delighted' disc golf returning to town

Hanmer Springs will soon have a disc golf course reinstated. Photo: David Hill / North Canterbury...

Fans 'delighted' disc golf returning to town

A community advocate is thrilled a disc golf course is returning to Hanmer Springs.

Shopping centre expansion back on track

The development of Rolleston Fields is set to continue later this year after being on hold since...

Shopping centre expansion back on track

The expansion of a Rolleston shopping and office complex is set to continue after it was put on hold in late 2024 due to challenging economic conditions.

Sports hall could be sold

The Ashburton Sports Hall could be put up for sale after being gifted to the district council, putting long-running community events like Bookarama at risk.

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