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Fishing for clams . . . The clam boat at work close in shore. Photo: Supplied By ROBYN BRISTOW Cloudy Bay Clams' bottom-dredging boat, which has...

By CLAIRE MCKAY, Environment Canterbury councillor for North Canterbury Last Thursday was a big day for Environment Canterbury (ECan). We declared a "climate emergency" and concluded deliberations...

By RACHEL MACDONALD The Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade turned out in full force on a chilly night a week ago to welcome two new members...

Long history . . . Author Evan Frew, since retired form the company, with a copy of the book at the printworks. Photo: Supplied By...

By Shelley Topp A love poem written by Bernadette Hall for her husband, John, to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary has been chosen as one...

Problem solvers . . . Teachers work through the liberatory design thinking process at Stanford University. Tim Kelly is centre. Photo: Supplied By Robyn Bristow Hurunui...

By SHELLEY TOPP Rangiora's newest centenarian loves the convenience of modern technology and would not part with her smartphone or iPad. "It is a good way...

By ROBYN BRISTOW Ross and Bronwyn Minehan want property owners to be aware that all it takes to have a cellphone tower built on your back...

End of an era? .. The Waimakariri District Council is backing a call by its Auckland counterpart to end the private sale of fireworks....

By SHELLEY TOPP A Rangiora dog has adapted his fetch-and-carry instincts to his urban environment by becoming a courier for his owner. Sebastian, a 16-year-old young-at-heart...