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...
New Year honour for anaesthetist
By SHELLEY TOPP
Christchurch specialist anaesthetist John Hyndman, who lives in Clarkville, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)...
Kiwis at the end of fresh fish queue
By Shelley Topp
Kiwis are being pushed to the back of the queue when trying to buy fresh fish due to the huge demand for...
Christmas Country Fete for sale
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The iconic Christmas Country Fete near Culverden could soon have a new owner and a new home.
After celebrating its 25th birthday in...
Morale begins to wane in the Hurunui district
By ROBYN BRISTOW
The morale of Hurunui residents is beginning to wane as they cope with extended recovery from compounding events, says Hurunui Mayor Winton...
Celebration of Maori culture
North Canterbury’s kapa haka celebration is continuing to grow.
Initiated by Tuahiwi School in 2006, the Ka Matakura o Ruataniwha - North Canterbury Kapahaka Celebration...
Wheels of all ages rocked on up to Amberley
‘If its wheels, and you love, bring it along!’ And they stuck with the theme and arrived in their hundreds.
Over 450 much-loved vehicles rolled...
Muscle Car Madness rolls into Rangiora
By Robyn Bristow
They rolled into town - purring, gleaming and much-loved.
Cars of all makes and vintages lined Rangiora's High Street last night to celebrate...
Trek into Hawarden
By AMANDA BOWES
Three tractors, which had trekked hundreds of kilometres, pulled up at the Hawarden Tavern on Sunday.
It was not a case of thirsty...
Twenty years of exhibiting art celebrated in Rangiora
By SHELLEY TOPP
The latest exhibition at Rangiora's Chamber Gallery marks the 20th anniversary of the Waimakariri Community Arts Council's (WCAC) exhibition programme.
Eleven pieces of...