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Working mum stars in new venture
Working mum stars in new venture
The opportunity to work while her children were asleep was part of the appeal for an entrepreneurial Canterbury astrophotographer.
Photographer sharpening her focus
Canterbury photographer sharpening her focus
The subtle sign of a fidgeting bird about to poop is all Canterbury photographer Robyn Young needs to sharpen her focus to capture any movement in the brief seconds that follow.
Rangiora Croquet Club to mark 120th
Rangiora Croquet Club to mark 120th with celebration
A special celebration to mark 120 years since the founding of the Rangiora Croquet Club will be held on December 13.
Graduate back home to support youth
Graduate back home to support youth
Petra Jellyman is enjoying being back in her hometown supporting young Cantabrians after time away studying.
Critical injuries after crash
Critical injuries after crash on Canterbury highway
At least one person has been critically injured after a serious crash which has closed part of State Highway 7 in the Hurunui district.
Time to consider fireworks ban - mayors
Time to consider fireworks ban - Canterbury mayors
Canterbury mayors are backing Winston Peters' call to ban the sale, manufacture and importation of fireworks for private use.
Canterbury ratepayers invest in lifeguards
Canterbury ratepayers invest in lifeguards
Lifeguards will have an extra 11 days on some Canterbury beaches this summer.
We promise water services won't be disrupted - councils
We promise water services won't be disrupted - councils
Two Canterbury councils are promising residents their water services won't be disrupted during major reforms.
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Local eateries offer exclusive 'North Course' dishes
Cafes and restaurants are serving up exclusive dishes throughout November to celebrate the best of North Canterbury’s food and drink.
Private gardens to open up for tour
Private gardens to open up for tour
A popular North Canterbury garden tour will go ahead rain or shine on Sunday, November 23.
Secret ingredient to the perfect curry sausage
Secret ingredient to the perfect curry sausage
A little touch of a special ingredient and a Canterbury New World's curry beef sausage went from just okay to a gold medal winner.
Local heroes celebrated
Local heroes celebrated after storm
When a violent storm tore through Hanmer Springs last month, a local man jumped into action, making his way through the debris to retrieve emergency medical gear from a stranded clinician.
Kobori top of Abu Dhabi leaderboard
Canterbury golfer in illustrious company at top of Abu Dhabi leaderboard
Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori is tied for the lead after the first round of the $16m Abu Dhabi Championship.
Meet Hurunui's new deputy mayor
Meet Hurunui's new deputy mayor
Two women will be leading the Hurunui district for the first time.
Family fun at Waipara fireworks display
Family fun at Waipara fireworks display
The night sky over Waipara will be lit up as darkness falls on Glenmark Domain on November 7.
Nth Canty overcomes storm to be ready for garden festival
Nth Canty overcomes storm to be ready for garden festival
North Canterbury is back on its feet just in time for one of its biggest weekends of the year, the Hurunui Garden Festival.
Hurunui community rallies to recover for garden festival
Hurunui community rallies to recover for garden festival
North Canterbury is back on its feet just in time for one of its biggest weekends of the year, the Hurunui Garden Festival.
Canterbury irrigation equipment wiped out by wild winds
Canterbury irrigation equipment wiped out by wild winds
Tens of millions of dollars worth of irrigation equipment is thought to have been damaged by strong winds in North Canterbury.
SH1 reopened after multi-vehicle crash
SH1 reopened after multi-vehicle crash
A serious crash which closed a section of the Northern Motorway near Christchurch this morning caused major delays for motorists.