More details revealed about planned Hanmer Springs flyride
More details revealed about planned Hanmer Springs flyride
A flyride proposed at Hanmer Springs will whisk passengers down a 500 metre course on Conical Hill in little over a minute.
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Grizz makes tracks for Marlborough
'D-day is April 15': Grizz Wyllie gets ready to bid farewell to Canterbury
Canterbury rugby legend and former All Blacks coach Grizz Wyllie is finally leaving his beloved province behind as he prepares to move north after selling the farm.
Mysterious disappearance of Melissa Ewings
Vanished: Mysterious disappearance of Clarence woman Melissa Ewings
Six months ago 31-year-old Melissa Ewings from Clarence, north of Kaikoura, went for a walk - and was never seen again.
Police to be issued tourniquets as risk of frontline danger rises
Police to be issued tourniquets as risk of frontline danger rises
All police in New Zealand will be issued with personal tourniquets as the risk of frontline danger - including shootings and stabbings - increases.
Oxford police stabbing: Youth appears in court on serious charges
Oxford police stabbing: Youth appears in court on serious charges
A teen arrested after a police officer was stabbed in the arm while attending a reported family harm call-out has appeared in court and been remanded in custody.
Would you move to Waiau?
Why move to Waiau? Nth Canterbury town hoping affordable housing will attract families
A tiny North Canterbury town is hoping to attract families back to its community through an affordable housing scheme.
Police officer stabbed in Oxford
Police officer stabbed in Oxford
A police officer has been stabbed in the arm while responding to a domestic incident in North Canterbury.
Dangerous Canterbury corner claims life
Nine crashes in 12 years: Dangerous Canterbury corner claims life
A North Canterbury man has barely slept since a car ploughed through his fence, killing the driver.
Big boost for St John ambulance services in Nth Canterbury
Big boost for St John ambulance services in Nth Canterbury
Amberley St John is receiving a huge boost in personnel, with six paid staff joining the volunteer base.
Sideys back at the helm for Hawarden A&P Show
Sideys back at the helm for Hawarden A&P Show
The Sidey family’s links to the Hawarden A&P Association date back to the show’s origins in 1907 - and they'll be at the helm again on Saturday.
Felicity loves brigade spirit
Nth Canterbury mum becomes brigade's first senior woman firefighter
An interest in helping her North Canterbury community has led volunteer firefighter Felicity Lang to a groundbreaking role.
Work re-starts on new Kaikoura hotel
Work re-starts on new Kaikoura hotel
Work has resumed on the new Sudima Hotel in Kaikoura - which is expected to open later this year.
Man killed in Nth Canterbury crash named
Christchurch man killed in Nth Canterbury crash named
The Christchurch man killed in a crash in North Canterbury last Wednesday night has been named.
Canterbury dive death remains a mystery
Coroner frustrated; Canterbury dive death remains a mystery
Murky accounts surrounding a Canterbury scuba diving fatality have frustrated a coroner unable to determine a cause of death after conflicting accounts by four men on the dive boat.
Labour shortage predicted as grape harvest nears
Labour shortage predicted as grape harvest nears
Some South Island wineries are worried they may not have enough staff when pruning begins.
Motorist dies after single-car crash in North Canterbury
Motorist dies after single-car crash in North Canterbury
A person has died after a crash in North Canterbury late on Wednesday night.
Businessman behind new $30k e-bike dock in Rangiora
Businessman behind new $30k e-bike dock in Rangiora
Ron van Til wants people to visit Rangiora, enjoy a coffee and explore the town - so the bakery managing director has put his money where his mouth is.
Projects ‘closer to home’ excite
Projects ‘closer to home’ excite
Cam Henderson is excited about some new projects "closer to home".
Final meeting for retiring Waimakariri council chief executive
Final meeting for retiring Waimakariri council chief executive
Retiring Waimakariri District Council boss Jim Palmer was honoured at his final council meeting on Tuesday.
Mural project brings artist back to roots
Mural project brings artist back to roots
As a teenager sitting in class at Gore High School in the 1990s, Sean Duffell would have been surprised to learn where his career would take him.