Meet the last baby born at Lincoln hospital Meet the last baby born at Lincoln Maternity Hospital Rolleston mum Rhi Tuatini was sad to leave Lincoln Maternity Hospital after being the last woman to give birth there.
Promising young artist won't do blue Promising young West Melton artist won't do blue Henry Turner is one of the youngest artists to feature in Christchurch Art Gallery's permanent collection. Susan Sandys spoke to the 22yo about his achievements - and why blue is a "terrifying" colour.
Kind stranger pays for groceries Kind stranger pays for woman's groceries A mystery supermarket angel paid for a Canterbury mum's groceries last week - and it could not have come at a better time.
Kind stranger pays for groceries Kind stranger pays for groceries, leaves before Canterbury mother has chance to thank him A mystery supermarket angel paid for a Lincoln mother's groceries last week - and it could not have come at a better time.
Help find little Freyja Missing Canterbury support dog: Help find little Freyja Recent sightings of Freyja, a six-month-old swedish vallhund who went missing near Leeston last month, are keeping hope alive for her owner.
Buy your ball gown from bustling op shop Buy your ball gown from bustling Rolleston op shop A new outdoor op shop in Rolleston will soon open an on-site "boutique" full of pre-loved ball suits and gowns.
No date yet for reopening of Canterbury hospitals No date yet for reopening of Canterbury hospitals Darfield and Ellesmere hospitals face the possibility of permanent closure as a future model of healthcare is mooted.
No date yet for reopening of hospitals No date yet for reopening of hospitals Darfield and Ellesmere hospitals face the possibility of permanent closure as a future model of healthcare is mooted.
Police follow up leads after gas hot water system thefts Police follow up leads after gas hot water system thefts Police are following leads as they investigate who may be responsible for a spate of gas hot water system thefts from properties in Canterbury.
‘Shining light’ rescues driver from crash 'Just your average Joe' rescues elderly driver after crash A Canterbury man wearing a headlamp raced through the darkness, arriving as a shining light of rescue for a driver trapped in his vehicle.
New pupil the fourth generation for family New pupil the fourth generation for family Memories of Lincoln Primary School going back to the 1920s were recalled this week as a local family moved into its fourth generation of attendance.
Cantabrians using secret cameras to identify boy racers Cantabrians using secret cameras to identify boy racers People in Canterbury are secretly putting surveillance cameras on their properties to try and help police catch boy racers.
Secret cameras used to identify boy racers Secret cameras used to identify boy racers People in Canterbury are secretly putting surveillance cameras on their properties to try and help police catch boy racers.
Ford ute sought after ram-raids Ford ute sought after Canterbury ram-raids Ram-raiders in a stolen ute caused thousands of dollars in damage at a dairy and service station in Canterbury.
Median house price drops to $830,000 Median house price drops to $830,000 The median house price in the Selwyn district has dropped for the first time in four months.
Cap on bottle stores to be considered Council to consider capping bottle stores after objections roll in The bottle shop density could be restricted in the Selwyn district as residents fight against the number of outlets increasing.
Fines soon for speeding drivers Fines soon for drivers in Rolleston's new 30km/h zone A police blitz found dozens of drivers breaking the new 30km/h speed limit on Tennyson St.
Will Selwyn help pay for the Christchurch stadium? Will Selwyn ratepayers contribute to the Christchurch stadium - and how much could it cost? Selwyn residents may get the final say on whether they contribute to Christchurch’s ballooning stadium cost.
Contractor killed in loader accident remembered Contractor killed in tragic loader accident remembered as 'glass half-full kind of guy' A hardworking Canterbury contractor who died after being trapped under a loader has been remembered as a real character and community figure.
Threat to shoot down drones 'just a warning' Threat to shoot down drones 'just a warning' A Canterbury resident has told drone operators their machines will be "shot out of the sky" if they are seen over private property.