Cruel lessons of war highlighted
Armistice remembered ... A moving service in Amberley drew a large crowd. PHOTO: ROBYN BRISTOW
By Robyn Bristow and Shelley Topp
Hundreds of North Cantabrians stood...
A taste of life in the fast lane
Gleaming beauty . . . Graham Coates and Sonya Hills-Coates, both bakers with Rangiora Bakery, with their 1948 Chevrolet pickup truck at Muscle Car...
Green approach to new thermal pool construction
Site development . . . Work is under way to build five new thermal pools at the Hanmer Springs Thermal Reserve and Spa. Image:...
The highs of working with Lowlines
Phil and Kay Worthington are humbled and surprised at being awarded a Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero medal.
The Fernside farming couple, who own Woolstone...
Waimakariri District Council meeting in brief
Kaiapoi River dredging
Regeneration committee chairman Cr Al Blackie reported that plans to dredge the Kaiapoi River had hit a snag, with only one tender...
Trust introduces new technology
New technology is helping the Life Education Trust bring learning opportunities to local schools.
Life Education Trust Canterbury educator Claire Leach and trustees David Blackwell...
Ashley/Rakahuri SH 1 Bridge to close at night for strengthening
The Ashley River/ Rakahuri Bridge on SH1 north of Waikuku, and south of Amberley, will be closed at nights for essential repairs and strengthening...
Leithfield Club boxing well above its weight
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Boxing has turned Bo-Dean (Missy) Blackburn's life around.
Missy is fit, trim, doesn't drink and is a no nonsense sort of gal.
"I was...
Revamp for old post office
By SHELLEY TOPP
Rangiora's former Post Office building is being transformed into new retail, hospitality and office space.
The historic two-storey building, which opened on September...
Emma comes out swinging
As sharp as they get . . .Emma Shaw enjoys competing in wood chopping. PHOTO: RACHEL MACDONALD
By Rachel Macdonald
By day, and often by night,...
