Hundreds of eels saved as pit dries up
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Hundreds of native tuna/eels, some up to 60 years old, have been rescued from Whites Pit at Ohoka in the past two...
Liam soars to elite men’s title
Airborne .. Liam Goodwin on his way to the elite men's title at the South Island BMX Titles event last weekend.PHOTO: PAM FRASER, MAK...
Blue green algae found at the Hurunui River
A health warning has been issued for the Hurunui River at State Highway One after a moderate to high cover of potentially toxic algae...
Auckland buyer for complex
By ROBYN BRISTOW
Brackenfields shopping precinct in Amberley has been sold to an Auckland property investor.
The buyer is described as a seasoned property investor who...
A life of adrenaline and adventure
Nick Latz's family says the impact The Champion Centre had on his life is immeasurable.
Nick, aged 39, has Down syndrome.
His younger sister, Annabelle, will...
New trails put Hanmer Springs on mountain bike world stage
New world class mountain biking trails open in Hanmer Springs this weekend, December 6, after five years in the making.
Located in the Hanmer Forest...
Smoking and vaping policies in the spotlight
By David Hill
Smoking and vaping free policies, speed limits, regeneration and water supplies were discussed at the Waimakariri District Council meeting in the Rangiora...
Food banks receive huge boost from Toot for Tucker
By David Hill
Kaiapoi gathered in a record haul in Tuesday evening's Toot for Tucker.
The Kaiapoi Community Centre was left with bags of food flowing...
Region takes on a Christmas flavour
By DAVID HILL
Christmas trees and all the trimmings are adding festive cheer outside the Rangiora service centre and the Ruataniwha Kaiapoi Civic Centre.
The Waimakariri...
Mixed views on Ravenswood town-centre plan
Thinking big ... Ravenswood Developments Ltd wants to substantially increase the retail space available in its new subdivision, which would effectively create a new...