`I still really can’t believe it’
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Hawarden's Miriam Clark steeled herself waiting for a decision on whether she had been awarded a John Waller Memorial Scholarship.
The 18-year-old former...
Poignant win for Sharon: `It means so much to me’
By SHELLEY TOPP
A moving rendition of a heartfelt song Kaiapoi's Sharon Russell wrote in memory of her son Daniel, who died in a mining...
Global award for Kaikoura’s rail and road earthquake recovery
The rebuild of the main north railway and State Highway One following the Kaikoura earthquake has earned global recognition.
KiwiRail, the New Zealand Transport Agency...
Hurunui Water Project shareholders agree to Amuri Irrigation offer
By Robyn Bristow
Hurunui Water Project (HWP) shareholders have voted unanimously to accept an offer from Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) to buy the resource consents...
Armed Offenders incident in Hawarden
By Robyn Bristow
A man will be appearing in Court on Wednesday (October 10), after being arrested following an Armed Offenders Squad call out to...
Crucial water document released
Water issues . . . The Waimakariri Zone Committee's draft sub-regional plan identifies issues specific to the Ashley Rakahuri River, pictured, and Waimakariri River...
Fruitful vine run to be staged gain
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Pegasus Bay Winery is opening its vineyard in aid of the New Zealand Brain Research Institute again early next year for Vine...
Speed limits under scrutiny at Waimakariri DC meeting
By David Hill
Speed limits proved to be a hot topic at a Waimakariri District Council meeting on Tuesday, August 7.
A proposal to reduce the...
Changing face of Red Lion Corner
By DAVID HILL
The removal of the parapet from the Leech building, occupied by Reid's Supercheap Auto Spares, and the demolition of the Parrott building,...
Grant to fund feasibility study on historic building
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Plans to bring the Soldiers' Block to life at the former Queen Mary Hospital site in Hanmer Springs has taken a tentative...
