St Andrew's cricketer makes NZ squad
A St Andrew's College cricketer has been named in the 18-strong squad one day series against Bangladesh.
Work begins on hemp processing plant
Work begins on hemp processing plant
The mayor says the processing plant will make a small township 'boom'.
Discovery of bird fossil in Canterbury
Discovery of bird fossil in Canterbury
One of the world's oldest bird species has been discovered in Canterbury.
Aircraft club opens doors
Aircraft club opens doors
The Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club will hold an open day at Rangiora Airfield on Saturday, November 2.
Helicopter helps tackle vegetation fire
Helicopter helps tackle vegetation fire
A helicopter was called in to help firefighters after a fire spread through trees.
Safety initiative in doubt
Safety initiative in doubt
The future of a successful rural safety programme for schools is in doubt as a funding shortfall looms.
Bookings open for marine hub
Bookings open for marine hub
The Kaiapoi Marine Precinct is open for bookings.
All the world is a stage for Ava
All the world is a stage for Ava
Ava Hurst is living the life she wants despite becoming ''semi-tetraplegic'' after a head-on car crash.
Former NZ rugby boss turns to politics
Former NZ rugby boss turns to politics
Rural Canterbury blockholder David Moffett has launched a political party to help New Zealand farmers struggling with climate taxes.
Genetics can be used in tackling nitrogen leaching from farms
Genetics can be used in tackling nitrogen leaching from farms
The nation’s primary industries want practical solutions to incoming restrictions on nitrate use. Tim Fulton explores one of the possibilities, developed by genetics firm CRV Ambreed.
Brand new owners for long-running business
Brand new owners for long-running business
After more than 30 years of holding the Husqvarna dealership for Rangiora, Malcolm Mead is hanging up his chainsaw.
Billboard vandalism irks retiring mayor
Billboard vandalism irks retiring mayor
''Random idiot'' blamed for vandalising election hoardings.
Record entries for kapa haka festival
Record entries for kapa haka festival
Tuahiwi School principal Melanie Taite-Pitama says she is thrilled with the support for last week's North Canterbury Kapa Haka Festival.
Shake-up defined mayoralty
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.
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.
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.