Multi-tasking coach shows no sign of kicking back
Lincoln resident Bevan Sisson has had an unconventional but highly successful rugby coaching journey.
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Pedalling new pathways through a seat on the district council
Pedalling new pathways through a seat on the district council
Leeston’s Shane Epiha has secured himself a seat representing the Ellesmere Ward at the district council table. The new councillor talked to Devon Bolger about his life and interest in politics
Passion for astronomy is out of this world
Passion for astronomy is out of this world
Space, planets and galaxies have interested Simon Lewis for as long as he can remember.
Boss keeps retail outlet trading with current trends
Boss keeps retail outlet trading with current trends
The hottest selling item at the moment is due to the Rugby World Cup, says retail boss.
Our People: Entrepreneur tackles medical device waste
Our People: Entrepreneur tackles medical device waste
He started his business at 23 on a mission to reduce single-use medical device waste from hospitals.
Our People: Finding homes for huskies
Our People: Finding homes for huskies
Game of Thrones has made huskies very popular, but now more dogs than ever need help as owners abandon or put them up for rehoming.
Our People: Paving the way for editorial independence
Our People: Paving the way for editorial independence
Student magazine Canta is on a mission to gain editorial independence.
Hanging up the baton after 30 years
Hanging up the baton after 30 years
After more than 30 years leading church, community and school choirs, well-known conductor Murray Lennox will perform for one last time on Sunday.
Life among the birds helps Rolleston
Life among the birds helps Rolleston
Andrew Crossland has been recognised by Birds New Zealand with a Robert Falla memorial award. The Rolleston resident and Christchurch City Council park ranger talks to Louis Day about how birds...
Master farrier keep his foot in the industry
Master farrier keep his foot in the industry
Brian Wilson, 85, is a name anyone in the horse racing industry will recognise. The former farrier can still be found at Riccarton as the club’s plating inspector.
Craig Adair pedals through the speed bumps
Craig Adair pedals through the speed bumps
Before winning a Commonwealth Games gold medal, winning the ‘king of the bridge’ title was how Craig Adair defined a successful day’s cycling.
Marathon runner; leader in sustainable living
Marathon runner; leader in sustainable living
Meg Christie’s job is to help people get more active. The former marathon runner has cycled and ran in several countries and now lives an almost fully self-sufficient life in Beckenham with her...