Cheviot postman calls time after 48 years on the job
A temporary job after finishing high school has finally ended for Murray Burnett who has retired after 48 years working as Cheviot’s postie.
John Cosgrove
Burst water pipe floods Rangiora’s High St
Burst water pipe floods Rangiora’s High St
Shoppers on Rangiora’s High St had to quickly find high ground as a torrent of brown water swept along the street on Tuesday.
Uncovering archaeological heritage
Uncovering Kaiapoi and Rangiora's archaeological heritage
The history of Kaiapoi and Rangiora will soon come under the microscope of the Christchurch Archaeology Project.
A fascination with thunderstorms
Canterbury stormchaser looking out for signs of nature's wrath
Every morning when Aaron Wilkinson arises at his Canterbury residence, he always looks out the window to check what the weather is doing.
Teddy bears come out to play
Teddy bears come out to play in Rangiora
A paw hunt is just one of many fun activities planned for the Teddy Bears Picnic at Victoria Park in Rangiora on February 16.
Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town
Hundreds of muscle cars parade through town
The streets of Rangiora resounded with the thump of hundreds of V8s and hot fours as the largest automotive event in the South Island - Muscle Car Madness - kicks off this weekend.
Back-breaking ride worth the pain
'Something pretty cool to remember dad by': Back-breaking charity ride worth the pain
Former Lincoln Uni student and marathon moped rider Hamish Goatley says his butt didn’t hurt as much as his back after several long days riding from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
'Affordable fun' at amazing farm
'Affordable fun' at amazing farm
A farmer’s idea to utilise some spare land has developed into "affordable fun" for visitors to his Canterbury maize maze.
Steam-powered launch fired up for picnic
Steam-powered rescue launch fired up for Canterbury picnic
A working replica steam-powered motor launch, vintage cars and miniature radio-controlled yachts kept the crowd entertained at a free Canterbury community picnic.
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
The hotter and dryer weather earlier this summer has led to an increasing number of unwelcome blowflies in North Canterbury homes.
Suspension bridge restoration underway
Work to restore Eyre River suspension bridge underway
The historic Wolffs Rd pedestrian bridge over Canterbury's Eyre River is a step closer to returning to its original state after volunteers cleared a jungle of vegetation from the towers.
Aiming to inspire students for 50 years
Aiming to inspire students for 50 years
Canterbury rifle shooting coach Ross McQueen has been mentoring Rangiora High School students for 50 years.
Festive Christmas car run to Hawarden
Festive Christmas car run to Hawarden
The Hurunui Xmas CarFest attracted more than 100 vehicles to the Hawarden Showgrounds.
Students build impressive EV 'tractor'
Canterbury school students build impressive EV 'tractor'
Staying close to their rural roots proved to be the winning formula for three students from Sefton School at a recent innovation competition.
Upgraded track opens at Ashley Gorge
Upgraded track opens at Ashley Gorge
Jeanette Wells was one of the first to walk on the newly created mobility-enhanced Ashley River lookout track at the Ashley Gorge Reserve.
Keeping the MV Tuhoe's memory alive
Keeping the MV Tuhoe's memory alive
Keeping the memory of the MV Tuhoe alive has been a labour of love for many at the New Zealand Vintage Machinery Club workshop near Christchurch.
Teddies help teach CPR
Teddies help teach CPR
Teddy bears went to Fernside School last week to help their young owners learn about CPR.
Supreme champion sausage recipe
Supreme champion sausage recipe
Kaiapoi butchery owner Fred Hicklin and his team are back from the great NZ sausage competition where their latest creation scooped the top award in its category.
Principals ring in school's 150th year
Principals ring in school's 150th year
Five former principals and the current principal of Canterbury's Southbrook School rang the bell to signal the start of the recent 150th celebrations.
Target smashed at parkrun
Target smashed at parkrun
The Pegasus Parkrun smashed its target when it celebrated its 400th run.