Kraken the legendary sea monster, a shipwreck, skeletons, sharks, piranhas and much more will provide spine-tingling thrills aplenty at a Tinwald house tonight.
KiwiRail has no plans to slow down trains travelling through Ashburton, despite some residents believing they "rocket" through the town at dangerous speeds.
Christchurch mother of two Naomi Argyle, who inspired many people to raise awareness about bowel cancer through her strength and grace, has lost her own battle with the disease.
The Ombudsman has dropped an investigation into a Canterbury council's alleged inaction over a barking dog - but the complainant says she was "treated shabbily" and still wants an apology.