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High water washes out bridge pier

High water washes out bridge pier

A pier beneath the Ashley River Bridge was washed away after Monday's sudden downpour raised the river's water levels.

Houses flooded in Monday's big wet

Monday's rain brought strife to some homeowners who battled with leaking roofs, flooded yards and paddocks.

Flocks in need of a blast

Hunters are encouraged to get out on Saturday in an effort to disperse game birds that have flocked up since the beginning of the season.

Kaiapoi heads for Rockquest regional finals

Rockers Two Kaiapoi High School bands have made it into the Canterbury regional finals of this year's Smokefreerockquest.

The big go slow

The commute from North Canterbury to Christchurch is taking longer as transport solutions lag behind housing demand.

More ready to "just go"

Degraded pa site lamented

old woman

Rental drought bites resident

An elderly Kaiapoi woman describes as a "classic Catch-22 situation" her experience of being red- zoned and not being able to rent or buy to replace her Raven St cottage.

rugby

Early mistake sends team on slippery slope

One mistake in the Saracens' backline after just 2 minutes of play set the scene for the dire consequences that were to follow for the North Canterbury rugby side.

Rangiora High triumph

After losing four games, Rangiora High's first IV has had their first taste of triumph, with a victory over St Andrews.

Diff problems tackled and car tweaked in time for champs

Thorne recalls goosebumps

film

48 Hours win no joke for Kaipaoi girls

For those in the know, winning the Incredibly Strange Best Bad Film category at the Rialto 48Hours Film Festival Christchurch finals on Sunday was actually very good.

No home for pet lovers

Naomi Vaux is battling to find a home for herself and her two children because they don't want to part with their pets.

Not too old to volunteer

Jock hands over the keys