Plunket nurse retires after 37 years of service
'Being a new mum is not an easy job': Plunket nurse retires after 37 years of dedicated service
Well-known Plunket nurse Robyn Aitken is retiring after 37 years helping Canterbury mums and babes.
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Sailing club hit by burglars again
Sailing club hit by burglars again
The wind has been taken out of the sails of the Waimakariri Sailing Club again after another theft.
Future of former Rangiora police station still unclear
Future of former Rangiora police station still unclear
The future of Rangiora’s old police station remains in limbo.
Tributes for biker killed on Pike River ride
Canterbury biker killed on Pike River memorial ride remembered as 'giant gentleman'
A Kaiapoi motorcyclist who died on a Pike River mine disaster memorial ride at the weekend has been remembered as an exceptional man with a heart of gold.
'Wholly irresponsible': Health watchdog slams anti-vax doctor
'Wholly irresponsible': Health watchdog slams anti-vax doctor
A doctor issued medical certificates to some patients, stating the Covid vaccine would not be suitable for them, despite having no sufficient evidence to back up the claim.
No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year
No decision on Hanmer Springs 'flyride' till next year
The fate of the proposed 'flyride' tourist attraction in Hanmer Springs will now not be known until next year.
Mural shines over swimming pool
Mural shines over Canterbury swimming pool
Hours of hard work paid off for a group of young creative artists when their mural was unveiled at the Amberley Pool.
Anne sets historic milestone
Anne sets historic milestone at Christchurch show
Anne Rogers will achieve a historic milestone at the New Zealand Agricultural Show.
Thousands flock to highland games
Thousands flock to Hororata Highland Games
A large crowd took in the action at the 12th annual Hororata Highland Games on Saturday.
Extremely rare native Tui sightings in Waimakariri
Three extremely rare native Tui sightings in Waimakariri
Three extremely rare recent sightings of native Tui at a Waimakariri coastal park are believed to be a result of the bird spreading out from Banks Peninsula.
Bottling the tastes of North Canterbury
Bottling the beauty and tastes of North Canterbury
Justine Schroder is capturing the tastes and smells of North Canterbury - and then bottling them at her boutique distillery near Kaikōura.
Chippy sausage flavours launched
Rashuns, Burger Rings sausage flavours launched
Canterbury business Hellers has teamed up with Bluebird to create a classic Kiwi sausage with two iconic chippy flavours: Rashuns and Burger Rings.
Tractor breaks down on Rakaia Bridge
Tractor breaks down on Rakaia Bridge
A tractor broke down on the Rakaia Bridge, causing major delays for State Highway 1 motorists on Friday.
Arthur's special skill
Arthur's special skill
Rangiora retiree Arthur Linnell, 80, has a special skill - repairing toys donated to the City Mission.
Rangiora Racecourse on track to brighter future
Rangiora Racecourse on track to brighter future
The future of the Rangiora Racecourse is looking more secure after a report recommended its closure be sidelined.
Cashless buses concern Grey Power
Elderly passengers concerned about cashless buses
The prospect of cashless buses will cause anxiety for older residents, says the Grey Power North Canterbury president.
The Hororata Highland Games is calling
The Hororata Highland Games is calling
Kilts will swish, bagpipes will cry, cabers will turn, and the haggises will be tamed at the 12th Hororata Highland Games on Saturday, November 11.
Fireworks display set to be a cracker of a night
Fireworks display set to be a cracker of a night
The Waipara Fireworks display is set to go off with a bang again this year.
9yo who suffered serious burns moved to Middlemore
Givealittle page started for boy who suffered serious burns at Canterbury camp
More than $13,000 has been raised to help a 9-year-old schoolboy who suffered serious burns while on a school camp near Amberley last week.
From gumboots and horses to stilettos and catwalks
From gumboots and horses to stilettos, catwalks and the Miss Tourism World Crown
North Canterbury horse endurance racer Petria Haigh claimed two titles after trading her jodhpurs and riding boots for stilettos and ball gowns to compete in the Miss Five Crowns NZ beauty pageant.