Historic homestead destroyed in fire
A young couple living at a historic homestead that burned to the ground on a Canterbury dairy farm managed to escape the blaze but a puppy caught in the smoke and flames did not.
Mid Canterbury
Guild's oldest member a master of needle and thread
Guild's oldest member a master of needle and thread
Elegant and detailed embroidery surrounds Audrey Edmondston in her Canterbury home.
'Do nothing' about dwindling lake - hydrologist
'Do nothing' about dwindling Canterbury lake level, hydrologist says
A retired hydrologist says the "most useful thing you could do is do nothing" as Lake Camp continues to dry up.
Stronger powers sought to deal with derelict buildings
Stronger powers sought to deal with derelict buildings
Stronger laws that encourage landlords to maintain the upkeep of commercial buildings have the support of Ashburton’s mayor.
Parishes look to sell off historic churches
Parishes look to sell off historic churches
Like many places of worship across Canterbury, the future of a 145-year-old church in Tinwald is uncertain.
Culinary collab creates mini food court
Culinary collaboration creates mini food court
Food caravan vendors have joined forces to present their own mini outdoor food court in the centre of a Canterbury town each Friday.
Supermarket refresh in Methven
Supermarket refresh in Methven
The old SuperValue supermarket in Methven has a fresh new look and name.
Barking dog battle over
Battle over barking dog ends after owner gives up pet
A long-running battle over a barking dog at a Canterbury property has ended with the former pet being rehomed with the help of DogWatch in Christchurch.
Giant pothole reappears on 100km/h road
It's back: Giant pothole reappears on 100km/h road
A 1.8m-long pothole on a 100km/h rural Canterbury road was finally repaired in May - but just three months later it has reappeared.
Farewell to a true blue detective
Obituary: Farewell to a true blue detective
Like all good investigators, Canterbury Detective Craig Clare had the passion and tenacity to see things through right up until the end.
Mayor puts brakes on congestion charge
Mayor puts brakes on congestion charge
A congestion charge along State Highway 1 in Ashburton would not fix the town’s traffic problems, says the district's mayor.
Car impounded after act of 'stupidity'
Car impounded after act of 'stupidity'
A driver who ripped up grass verges in a Canterbury town while doing burn-outs has had his car impounded.
Emergency pod lands at marae
Emergency pod lands at marae
When disaster strikes, Canterbury maraes are always among the first to help, support, feed and accommodate hundreds of people.
Complaint silences bantams
Complaint silences Canterbury man's bantams
Russell Smith has had a sad and sudden end to his life-long career of showing bantam chickens.
Son still suffering a week after vicious classroom attack - mum
Son still suffering a week after vicious classroom attack - mum
The mother of a boy who was attacked at a Canterbury high school last week says she is scared her son's long-term health will be affected.
Golden opportunity to save lives
Golden opportunity to save lives
Siobhan Regan is reminding her fellow Cantabrians of a golden opportunity during National Blood Donor Week this week.
Police seize $200k in cash, drugs and firearms
Police seize $200k in cash, drugs and firearms
Two men have been charged after Canterbury police seized a "significant quantity of firearms, drugs and cash" during a raid in Ashburton.
A&P association members mourn past president
'Great mate to a lot of people': A&P association members mourn past president
Ashburton A&P Association members have paid tribute to immediate past president Victor Schikker who died after falling at the Staveley ice rink.
Firefighter looks back on 25 years of service
Gold Star honour: Firefighter looks back on 25 years of service
As he marks 25 years of service, Canterbury volunteer firefighter Simon Harwood's thoughts turn to battling one of the largest wildfires NZ has ever seen.
Bollards to be removed at picnic spot
Bollards to be removed at Canterbury picnic spot
Cars could once again be able to drive up to a popular Canterbury picnic spot and lookout - at least for now.