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Investigation into suspicious vehicle fire in Rangiora

Investigation into suspicious vehicle fire in Rangiora

A ute is believed to have been deliberately set on fire in Rangiora in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Tradies brush up on their workplace safety knowledge

Tradies brush up on their workplace safety knowledge

North Canterbury tradies brushed up on their workplace safety know-how at a free community breakfast on Friday morning at Placemakers Kaiapoi.

Rangiora woman's long wait for rare disease diagnosis

Rangiora 37-year-old Louise Davy is determined not to let a rare disease limit how she lives her life. She shares her story with Robyn Bristow ahead of Rare Disease Day on Sunday.

Kaiapoi's RSA cemetery 'touch-up' a community effort

This area of the Kaiapoi RSA cemetery is to be re-dedicated on Friday. File photo

Kaiapoi's RSA cemetery 'touch-up' a community effort

The community has pitched in to help “touch-up” the gravestones and install an information board to help descendants find their ancestors’ graves at Kaiapoi’s RSA cemetery.

Canterbury teenager impresses with Covid-19 themed art

The quality of Lana Bonnett's artwork has been recognised. Photo: Shelley Topp

Canterbury teenager impresses with Covid-19 themed art

Amberley teenager Lana Bonnett has earned accolades for her Covid-19 themed art.

10 crews called to large fire in Rangiora, warning about hot conditions

Ten fire crews battled a large vegetation fire in North Canterbury this morning.

Person freed from vehicle after crash in Lewis Pass

One person was reportedly trapped in a vehicle after a single-car crash in the Lewis Pass.

Two crashes in Canterbury: One fatal, one serious

One person was killed in a crash in the Waimakariri district on Monday afternoon.

Canterbury hemp grower swinging open farm gates for field-days

Jamie Engelbrecht Photo: RNZ / Cosmo Kentish-Barnes

Canterbury hemp grower swinging open farm gates for field-days

A Canterbury hemp grower is swinging open his farm gates to showcase the crop.

Lack of timetable on removing burnt tyres

Smoke coming from the tyres before the site was smothered last weekend. Photo: Supplied /...

Lack of timetable for removing burnt tyres frustrates residents

Amberley residents are frustrated no time frame has been set around capping and removing a huge pile of tyres which was set alight two weeks ago.

Bill’s trusty Ford a big show drawcard

A 1914 Ford Model T with its owner, Bill Woodhouse, of Rangiora, in the Rangiora RSA car park...

Bill’s trusty Ford a big show drawcard

A gleaming 1914 Ford Model T was a star attraction at the Rangiora RSA’s Vintage Car and Tractor Rally.

Body of missing Canterbury man found

Police have found the body of a man reported missing in Canterbury earlier this month.

Police allay crime worries in North Canterbury

The crime rates in the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts are among the lowest in the country,...

Police allay crime worries in North Canterbury

Social media has raised perceptions that some North Canterbury communities are hotspots for crime.

Police ask for help to find missing Canterbury man

Sam Brown has been missing for over a week. Photo: Police

'Have you seen Sam': Police ask for help to find missing Canterbury man

Canterbury police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 41-year-old man.

Thrilling end to Canterbury strokeplay champs

Rangiora golfer involved in thrilling final round at Canterbury strokeplay champs

Rangiora's Kazuma Kobori was just edged out of winning the Canterbury strokeplay championships in a thrilling climax at Clearwater.

Mum loses battle with cancer after misdiagnosis

Hayley Beaumont, here with daughter Abbey, 11, was told she had nothing to worry about after...

Kaiapoi mum loses battle with cancer after misdiagnosis for 11 months

Young Canterbury mother Hayley Beaumont has lost her battle with cancer after being misdiagnosed for 11 months.

Pair devote years to St John

Jeff and Margaret Walker have provided decades of service to St John. Photo: Supplied

Real life heroes: North Canterbury pair devote decades to St John

A North Canterbury couple have collectively given almost a century of service to St John, providing everything from first response cover to cadet training.