Health scare leads to exciting new business
Three years ago, Canterbury pastry chef Eloise Adorian finally discovered what was making her sick all the time. And it gave her a business idea.
John Cosgrove
Colin strikes a pose for Canterbury photographer
Colin strikes a pose for Canterbury photographer
Kiwi Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington’s much-loved cavoodle, Colin, might not strike you as a poster boy - but he is fast becoming a celebrity in his own right thanks to a Canterbury master pet photographer.
Meet the new Roadhouse café owners
Meet the new owners of the Roadhouse café
Canterbury's Parnassus Roadhouse café has new owners - and they are eager to build on its growing reputation as a great spot to stop on SH1 for a cup of tea and a break.
School pupils turn their life stories into art
School pupils turn their life stories into art
Being able to express yourself by highlighting your life, culture, and passions was a fun and interesting exercise for hundreds of Canterbury primary school pupils.
Lucy takes charge
Lucy takes charge of Canterbury fire station
Lucy Turnbull has become the first female station officer at the Amberley fire brigade.
Bakers earn national recognition
Smoked brisket and cheese: Bakers earn national recognition
North Canterbury gastronomy was recognised in New Zealand, with several bakers and butchers earning national recognition.
Where has Lobby the crayfish gone?
Where has 'Lobby' the giant crayfish gone?
The iconic orange crayfish on Kaikōura's Lobster Inn has endured gales, storms and a huge quake. Now the giant statue is in Christchurch getting some much-needed repairs.
Polar plunge a hot activity
Polar plunge a hot activity
The Waikuku Beach Surf Lifesaving Club's legendary winter dip attracted people of all ages this year.
'We had no idea how popular it would become'
'We had no idea how popular it would become'
A mountain of butter is on its way to a Canterbury school after its most successful fundraising venture ever.
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Knitting circles helping to warm up cold children
Cantabrians are sending knitted blankets, clothes and toys to people in war-torn Ukraine.
Trust closes amid funding woes
Trust closes amid funding woes
Regrettably the tank is empty, said the co-founder of a Canterbury community trust after the sudden decision to close it down last week.
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki extravaganza a no go
Matariki will be a lot quieter in Kaiapoi this year after the popular fireworks and light festival was cancelled due to a lack of funding.
Family ending connection with land
Family ending connection with land
One of the many heritage family farming properties in Oxford will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Town hall parking woes to be eased
Old Rangiora police station site being turned into car park
The hassle of finding a vacant parking spot around the Rangiora Town Hall will soon be eased.
Queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The queens and kings of Canterbury cats
The stories behind how Canterbury cats become show queens or kings are often as colourful as their fur.
New home for croquet club
New home for croquet club
The last stage in the development of the Courtenay Drive Croquet grounds in Kaiapoi will start soon.
A journey to reunite brothers
A journey to reunite brothers
Reuniting two long lost brothers, separated by war, is the goal of Canterbury man Jono Taylor.
Family prepares to sever connection with the land
Family prepares to sever connection with the land
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
Farm for sale after being in same family for 140 years
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
Choir hits the high notes but still 'short of men'
Choir hits the high notes but still 'short of men'
The Rangiora Community Choir continues to hit the high notes, despite some bumps in the road over the years.