Stage play a coming-of-age journey
The Big Little Theatre Company in Ashburton is preparing to stage a play about a neurodivergent young man who attempts to solve the mystery of how a dog died.
Susan Sandys
Secret to making a good scarecrow
Find out the secret to making a good scarecrow
The Methven Scarecrow Trail starts on Saturday and runs through the school holidays.
Car catches fire after crash
Car catches fire after crash
Firefighters are reminding motorists in Mid Canterbury to take extra care at intersections after a car burst into flames following a crash with a ute.
'Everything I have got is because of him'
'50 years of great health' after father donated kidney to daughter
Canterbury woman Sharyn Wylie got her kidney from her father 50 years ago - and it is still going strong, despite most kidneys from living donors usually only lasting about 25 years.
Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild
Snake the rare penguin returned to the wild
After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach is back in the wild.
Snake the lost penguin released
Snake the lost penguin released back into the wild
After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach last month, has been released back into the wild.
Tasman brings cheaper fuel to town
Tasman brings cheaper fuel to Canterbury town
Tasman Fuels is up and operating in Ashburton, bringing competition to the market.
What the weka?
What the weka? Flightless bird spotted on Canterbury street corner
A bird not usually found in Canterbury was spotted in Tinwald on Tuesday - and no one is sure how it got there or where it came from.
'Resilient little' lizards moved for bridge project
'Resilient little' lizards moved for bridge project
More than 70 southern grass skinks are settling into their new digs after being moved out of the pathway of Ashburton’s second bridge project.
Reimbursement not ruled out for defacing statue
Reimbursement not ruled out for defacing Rakaia salmon statue
Greenpeace has not ruled out reimbursing ratepayers for defacing Rakaia’s giant salmon statue last month.
Young actor's TV role a big opportunity
'Super proud': Young actor's TV role a big opportunity
A performing arts student from Canterbury hopes a 20-line appearance on NZ’s longest-running soap will help launch her acting career.
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
Penguin perks up after beach rescue
A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.
'Snake' the penguin fattened up after beach rescue
'Snake' the penguin fattened up after beach rescue
A rare erect crested penguin found on a Canterbury beach and nicknamed 'Snake' will be released when she has finished moulting in a few days.
'They call me The Weather Man'
'They call me The Weather Man'
The Weather Man has been recording the wind, rain and temperature in Ashburton for 19 years. But now Graham Taylor has retired from running his own meteorology station in the town.
Police continuing to investigate eco activists
Police continuing to investigate eco activists
Environmental activists refused to remove the protest items they attached to Rakaia’s refurbished giant salmon.
Chimney set to be dismantled
Chimney set to be dismantled
One of Ashburton’s landmark buildings is set to have its towering 38.4m chimney shortened to one-fifth its size.
'Gutting': Canterbury greyhound trainers prepare to close down
'Gutting': Canterbury greyhound trainers prepare to close down
Two Canterbury greyhound racing trainers are devastated as they prepare to wind up their livelihoods.
Greyhound trainers prepare to close down
Greyhound trainers prepare to close down
Two Rakaia greyhound racing trainers are devastated as they prepare to wind up their livelihoods.
Salmon returns to Rakaia
Salmon returns to Rakaia
Rakaia’s giant salmon statue is standing taller, shinier and more colourful after a seven-week refurbishment.
Wait for new classroom after demolition
School waiting for new classroom after old block demolished
There is uncertainty about when a 1950s two-storey classroom block at Ashburton Intermediate School will be replaced after it was demolished this month.