North Canterbury principal steps up to national role
Kaiapoi North School's principal is taking two years leave as he steps into the role of New Zealand Principals' Federation president.
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Wheels with Wings takes off in Oxford
Wheels with Wings takes off in Oxford
The fifth annual Wheels with Wings event on Sunday has attracted interest from keen aviators and motoring enthusiasts from across Canterbury.
Dark sky lights installed on Kaikōura road
Dark sky lights installed on Kaikōura road
Streetlights on Kaikōura’s Beach Rd now comply with the district’s dark sky rules.
Firefighter flown to hospital
Firefighter flown to hospital after North Canterbury blaze, crews spend night at fire site
A firefighter was flown to hospital after a blaze in North Canterbury in searing temperatures.
Keep the kids entertained with a reading adventure
Keep the kids entertained with a reading adventure
The Waimakariri Libraries’ summer reading challenge has been given an adventure twist with a new name - Quest for the Quill.
Soaring temperatures may impact tinder-dry park
Soaring temperatures may impact tinder-dry park
Temperatures in the 30s this week could close a Blenheim park as the risk of fire in the tinder-dry grass climbs.
Waimakariri Pottery Group opens new $120k facility
Waimakariri Pottery Group opens new $120k facility
Members of the Waimakariri Pottery Group have praised their vice-president for his role in creating an extension to their rooms in Loburn Domain.
Country music festival a blast from the past
Country music festival a blast from the past
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers' experiences are set to feature at the Waimakariri Country Music Festival next month.
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Planned solar array, battery farm could power 10,000 homes
Environment Canterbury has received a resource consent application for a new 81,000-panel solar array and battery farm near Waipara, north of Amberley.
Coopers Catch owners snatch business award
Coopers Catch owners snatch business award
Winning a North Canterbury business award came as a complete shock to Kaikoura Coopers Catch owners Jason and Natasja Hill.
Work starts on new 10ha solar farm
Work starts on new 10ha solar farm
Work has officially started on MainPower's new solar farm in North Canterbury.
'Five-year-old Tanya would be proud'
'Five-year-old Tanya would be proud'
For Tanya Dobson, stepping into the ownership role at New World Kaiapoi fulfilled a dream she has had since she was five-years-old.
One killed in highway crash near Kaikōura
One killed in highway crash near Kaikōura
One person is dead and another seriously injured after a crash that has left State Highway 1 partially blocked north of Kaikōura.
Best dish in North Canterbury
Where to find the best dish in North Canterbury
The D.O.T.I Eatery & Bar in Amberley is celebrating after its duck breast dish with asparagus, cauliflower, bacon, orange, goat’s cheese, and hazelnut praline came out on top in The North Course.
Ensure old burn piles are fully extinguished
Ensure your old burn piles are fully extinguished - Fenz
Firefighters in North Canterbury are on tenterhooks after several fires in the region were linked to burn piles, some more than five days old, which had not been properly put out.
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
CORDE building momentum after strong performance
Selwyn District Council-owned infrastructure company CORDE is a big player in Canterbury and beyond. Daniel Alvey reports on how the company has united various services across the sector.
Fire crews battle blaze near Canterbury township
Fire crews battle blaze near Canterbury township
Fire crews have been battling a forestry fire near the Canterbury town of Pines Beach.
A Kaiapoi community Christmas
A Kaiapoi community Christmas
The Kaiapoi Community Christmas Market will return on Saturday.
Long year of recovery for man crushed by branch
Long year of recovery for man crushed by branch
A man who was crushed under a large branch when it fell on his camper van at a Canterbury domain earlier this year has extended a huge thank you to everyone who helped him.
Exotic race car proves popular
Exotic race car proves popular at Xmas carfest
The highlight of the Hawarden-Waikari Lions Club Xmas Carfest on Sunday was the exotic Rodin Cars Sintura race car.