Warning to be wary of scammers when working from home
By David Hill
A North Canterbury IT expert is warning families to be alert for online scammers during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Aaron Lovelace, owner of Kaiapoi...
Signalised crossing for Woodend
Rally for safety . . Residents call on NZTA to address traffic concerns at a Rally for Woodend organised by Waimakariri MP Matt Doocey...
Numbers of rare parakeet growing
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The orange-fronted parakeet, or kakariki, is thriving along the south branch of the Hurunui River.
Department of Conservation monitoring team leader Megan Farley...
Radio-controlled yacht regatta set to go
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Skippers from throughout the South Island will head to Lake Pegasus this weekend for the South Island Regatta for International One Metre...
Gardeners rejoice in the fruits of their labour
By SHELLEY TOPP
A celebratory dinner marking the 10th anniversary of the Kaiapoi Community Garden never tasted so fine, with most fresh ingredients sourced from...
Odessa shows what’s possible
By RACHEL MACDONALD
Girls can do anything, and Odessa Ellis sums that up.
She is mother to 5-year-old son Kyros; was working as a marketing assistant...
Algal Blooms in the Ashley/Rakahuri River
By Robyn Bristow
A health warning along the length of the Ashley/Rakahuri River from the Okuku River Confluence to Ashley SH1 has been issued by...
Ewe sales falter in hot, dry conditions
By DAVID HILL
The sheep industry has gone from a pre-Christmas high to a summer of uncertainty.
Peter Walsh & Associates auctioneer Allister Orchard says buyers...
Train a 3000-hour labour of love
By RACHEL MACDONALD
A model train carrying the Ohoka Meadows Logging Company badge has just taken away the People's Choice Award and the coveted Best...
Blazes controlled, but risks remain
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Machinery and manpower were increased this week in a bid to reduce the chances of flare-ups from two large fires in the...
