Monster penguin identified from fossils found at Waipara, North Canterbury
3D Model . . . A new species of giant penguin found at Waipara in North Canterbury. Image: Canterbury Museum
By Robyn Bristow
A new species of...
Wanted: Top drops for NZ’s most consumer-focused wine competition
By Robyn Bristow
Entries close for the 17th New World Wine Awards, on Friday, June 21.
The awards are one of New Zealand's most consumer-focused wine...
Family navigates 150 years in retailing
By NEIL CLARKSON
Retailing has run through the veins of the Blackwell family for six generations. That story has now been chronicled in a book...
Searching the heavens for evidence of life
By DAVID HILL
Local students are being encouraged to join the search for life beyond Earth.
Nasa scientists Dr Mitch Schulte and Dr Jen Blank and...
Silvereye numbers fall
By Shelley Topp
Silvereyes, one of New Zealand's most abundant birds, are in decline nationally, a new report shows.
The report compiles data from Landcare Research's...
Baking era ends for Frickers
By AMANDA BOWES
Baking is in the blood, but after 14 years of supplying the Amberley Farmers' Market with fresh bread, the Frickers, of Waikari,...
Restored church in line for awards
By DAVID HILL
Kaiapoi's restored St Bartholomew's Church is a finalist for three awards.
The category one-listed heritage church, built in 1855, was officially reopened last...
A fundraising tour de force
In training . . . Fernside's Aaron Hill is preparing for the ride of his life. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
By DAVID HILL
A North Canterbury multi-sport athlete...
Hopes for a new beginning
Hopes are rising among Hanmer Springs residents that the empty Soldiers' Block at the former Queen Mary Hospital site may soon become a community...
Cheviot hosts a stunning show
Editor Robyn Bristow joined visitors at the Cheviot A&P Show to celebrate the diversity of the district.
Ray Duncan has greeted visitors to the Cheviot...