Cyclist dies in Nth Canterbury crash
A cyclist has died as a result of a crash in North Canterbury.
North Canterbury
Astronomer hopes to make new discoveries during lockdown
Astronomer hopes to make new discoveries during lockdown
Canterbury's observatories might be in lockdown, but there is plenty for budding scientists and the superstitious to discover.
Birth during lockdown a surreal experience
Birth during lockdown a surreal experience
As Canterbury families went into lockdown last week, Cameron Henderson was contemplating becoming a father for the first time.
Life in isolation: Riri inspires Hot Mamas to keep training
Life in isolation: Riri inspires Hot Mamas to keep training
A group of Canterbury mothers are continuing to run on their own in support of a special little girl.
RSAs hope to sell poppies for Armistice Day
RSAs hope to sell poppies for Armistice Day
North Canterbury RSAs are hoping to sell poppies to coincide with Armistice Day in November.
Harry’s brilliant track record
Harry’s brilliant track record
Waipara identity Harry Henderson, a railway man through and through, has died, aged 96.
Region grinds to a halt
Region grinds to a halt
North Canterbury is locked down. Businesses, pubs, cafes, liquor stores and gyms have closed.
Lockdown provides a learning opportunity
Lockdown provides a learning opportunity
Keeping children to a routine is essential to surviving the next four weeks, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Canterbury manager Ellie Le Gros says.
Smooth sailing for Pegasus regatta
Smooth sailing for Pegasus regatta
Camaraderie was to the fore at the South Island Regatta for International One Metre Yachts, hosted by the Pegasus Radio Sailing Club at Lake Pegasus last weekend.
Residents call for speed cuts
Residents call for speed cuts
A Pegasus couple say it is only a matter of time before someone is killed at the roundabout entry to their town.
Oxford dragon-boaters paddle to glory
Oxford dragon-boaters paddle to glory
Dragon boat racing may be a new sport at Oxford Area School, but students are already enjoying some success.
School’s display garden a stunner
School’s display garden a stunner
‘‘What are those?’’ asks West Eyreton School’s deputy principal Lisa Duff, as she points to the mural behind a stunning display garden in the school’s playground.
Donation to help beautify reserve
Donation to help beautify reserve
The wetland stormwater drainage reserve next to a key entry point to Rangiora will be developed into a community space.
Crossing signals to cut highway risk
Crossing signals to cut highway risk
The decision to install traffic signals on the road crossing outside Woodend School will improve safety, the school’s road patrol students say.
Isolation can take toll
Isolation can take toll
Winton Dalley has Hurunui’s drought-affected farmers firmly in his sights.
Coronavirus: Community rallies behind high school
Coronavirus: Community rallies behind high school
The community is rallying to support Kaiapoi High School, following news of a “probable” coronavirus case at the school.
Virus adds to woes of Canterbury farmers
Virus adds to woes of Canterbury farmers
The uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic is adding yet another headache for some Canterbury farmers.
Coronavirus scare at Canterbury school
Coronavirus scare at Canterbury school
A Canterbury high school has asked all students and staff to go into immediate isolation after a coronavirus scare.
Do you recognise this man?
Do you recognise this man?
Canterbury police are asking for the public's help to identify the man in this CCTV footage.
Freedom camping rules in Nth Canterbury ‘illegal’ – lobby group
Freedom camping rules in Nth Canterbury ‘illegal’ – lobby group
A camping lobby group has complained to the ombudsman that Kaikōura's new freedom camping rules flout the law - and the Human Rights Act.