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The Soldiers Block at the former Queen Mary Hospital grounds in Hanmer Springs isto remain mothballed for an unknown period. 'The reality is, the Hurunui District...

Editor Robyn Bristow joined visitors at the Cheviot A&P Show to celebrate the diversity of the district. Ray Duncan has greeted visitors to the Cheviot...

By Robyn Bristow All council water supplies in the Hurunui district are to be permanently chlorinated. The Hurunui District Council announced its decision today saying chlorination...

By SHELLEY TOPP Japanese motoring giant Yamaha has chosen a pint-sized motocross powerhouse from Cheviot to ride at Australia's Motocross Nationals in Newcastle this month. Richard...

By DAVID HILL The possibility of helping fund a second gymnasium at Kaiapoi High School will be looked at as part of the Waimakariri District...

By Shelley Topp A giant Christmas tree installed on the Waimakariri District Council service centre's front lawn has added a festive air to central Rangiora. The...

The Farmers department store and its subsidiaries, Whitcoulls, Pascoes and Stevens, are the principal sponsors for this year’s inaugural Rangiora Winter Festival. The festival will...

Restoration plans . . . The former Ohoka Gatekeeper's Lodge is to be transferred to the Ohoka Domain and restored. PHOTO: SUPPLIED By DAVID HILL An...

Dancing for fun, fitness and friendship ... Rangiora line dancing teacher Marilyn Frost, far left, runs a class at the St John's Anglican Church...

A fleeing driver drove through roadworks at high speed, damaged fences, private property and a golf course during an incident that began in North...