Just a shell's throw from the sand dunes at Waimairi Beach is Beach Cafe. So close that you can hear the waves breaking, the cafe has been themed to match its enviable position.

Giving a real seaside feel, grass fencing frames a paved courtyard complete with beach grasses and stone tables. Shade sails, hammocks and hanging chairs add to the holiday atmosphere. A large play area keeps little ones safe while their parents relax over breakfast or lunch after a stroll at the water's edge. ... Read More

COASTGUARDS searching for a lone yachtsman have admitted that it is "a needle in a haystack job" despite finding his yacht anchored off a Highland beauty spot. Eight rescue teams and a coastguard helicopter are covering hundreds of square miles in the hunt for experienced sailor Neil MacKenzie, 59, who disappeared on Wednesday. He had sailed the yacht for 30 years. His single-mast yacht Solitare was found anchored near Arisaig yesterday.

Winnie Bagoes in the city has been closed temporarily for repairs following the earthquake, but that does not mean that loyal Winnies fans have to miss out on what owner Geoff Cavell describes as "the best pizzas in Christchurch". Winnie Bagoes at Ferrymead is open for business, so you can still enjoy your Winnies pizzas while avoiding the current traffic problems in the central business district.

Just a few minutes east of the city, Winnies Ferrymead has plenty of on- site parking an ... Read More

Waterproofing Outdoor gears make camping more enjoyable

If you're concerned about camping in your tent during rainy weather. you do have some waterproofing outdoor gears. Waterproofing your tent will allow you to get out more often without having to worry about being wet and uncomfortable. Even if rain isn't in the forecast there are methods for waterproofing canvas tents that can prevent early morning dew formation. regardless of the season.

The best tent waterproofi ... Read More

ONLY IN YOUR Ledger - Weymouth

Local historians are well on their way to getting some national recognition for dozens of historic sites, from the graves of Revolutionary War veterans to some of the town's oldest homes and meeting houses.

The Massachusetts Historical Commission earlier this month signed off on the creation of two National Register of Historic Places districts in Weymouth, one sandwiched between Front and Washington streets near the Braintree border and anoth ... Read More