Nicole Lawton

Waipara wine wins at international show

by Tara Ross
June 11, 2014March 9, 2022

By Nicole Lawton, reporting for the Northern Outlook A Waipara winery’s gold medal win in the latest International Wine Competition reinforces North Canterbury’s rise as a wine-making region, experts say. Family-run winery Waipara Springs has won the gold medal and trophy for best Waipara Chardonnay at the 2014 International Wine Competition… Read More »Waipara wine wins at international show

Olympic canoeist finds balance on and off the water

by Tara Ross
May 25, 2014March 9, 2022

Fifth-year medical student, Ella Nicholas is completing an Orthopedics and Neurology round at Christchurch Hospital — and pursuing a world-class kayaking career. Nicholas placed 18th in her division at the 2012 London Olympics and has her sights set on a medal at the Rio Olympics in two years time. Born… Read More »Olympic canoeist finds balance on and off the water