Bid to get iconic children's train back on the tracks
Bid to get iconic children's train back on the tracks
An iconic Canterbury 'Kiddie Train' is in need of a funding boost to get it back on track for community use.
Toni Williams
New supermarket on track to be finished in July
New supermarket on track to be finished in July
Owners Gaylene and Paul Thompson are counting down the days until their new FreshChoice supermarket opens in Tinwald.
Comedy night to raise money for rowing club
'Something light-hearted': Comedy night to raise money for rowing club
Three amateur Canterbury comedians are putting aside their day jobs to join forces in a bid to raise money for a good cause on Saturday night.
The day a strange metal sphere fell from space
'Really bizarre': The day a strange metal sphere fell from space in Canterbury
Exactly 53 years ago, a ball of fire with a long tail was seen falling from the sky in Canterbury. Soon after it appeared a strange metal sphere was found in a field near Ashburton.
Truck drivers to gather for reunion
Restored vehicles to feature at Canterbury truck driver reunion
Former drivers and past employees of a Canterbury trucking firm will swap stories about life on the road at a reunion lunch on Saturday.
Bladers ready for battle
Bladers ready for battle
Beybladers young and old are preparing for battle this weekend in downtown Ashburton.
Rubbish dumping peeves off residents
'The smell was absolutely revolting': Rubbish dumping peeves off residents
Illegal rubbish dumping in Canterbury has raised the ire of a town’s volunteer beautification group.
Knitter inspired to create 3D cathedral
Knitter inspired to create 3D cathedral
It took Margaret Williamson three years to handcraft her 3D Christ Church Cathedral model using fleece from the sheep raised in her yards.
'Magic' Mazdas raise money for charity
'Magic to drive': Canterbury man puts limited edition Mazda MX5s on show
Two Canterbury-owned limited edition, merlot-coloured Mazda MX5 convertibles were put on show to help raise money for the Cancer Society.
'Huge loss': Tributes flow for top shearing judge
'Huge loss': Tributes flow for top shearing judge
Tributes have flown in for Canterbury shearing stalwart Robert ‘Rabbit’ McLaren who died suddenly at home.
Tributes for top Canterbury shearing judge
Tributes for top Canterbury shearing judge
Tributes have flown in for Canterbury shearing stalwart Robert ‘Rabbit’ McLaren who passed away suddenly at home.
Repairs to start on old Speight’s Ale House
Repairs to start on old Speight’s Ale House building
The iconic Devon Tavern in Ashburton will not move into the former Speight’s Ale House building on Burnett St.
Rare kites included in new flying display
Wright brothers letter and rare kites included in new Canterbury flying display
Pieces of aviation history owned by Canterbury kite trailblazer Peter Lynn will go on display at the Ashburton Aviation Museum.
Ex-All Blacks and shearing greats join forces
Ex-All Blacks and shearing greats join forces
A host of All Blacks legends and shearing royalty will come together again in Canterbury on February 1 to raise money for charity.
World's best young tennis players on court
World's best young tennis players on court in Ashburton
Some of the best junior tennis players in the world will be vying for an ITF tour title in Ashburton from January 6 to 12.
'A gift of home baking is edible love'
'A gift of home baking is edible love'
The aroma of freshly baked treats has been wafting from Canterbury kitchens in a bid to help out hospice patients.
Funding confirmed for second bridge
Funding confirmed for second bridge
Ashburton district councillors have agreed in principle to split the cost of the new second bridge and connecting roads with the Government.
Wilting numbers forces society to close
Wilting numbers forces horticultural society to close
It is the end of an era for Ashburton gardeners as a society promoting the beautification of the town winds up.
Putting smiles on young faces for Christmas
Putting smiles on young faces for Christmas
Gifts left under the festive tree at Ashburton's Heartland Bank will be putting smiles on the faces of Birthright children and families this Christmas.
Aviation museum's expansion plans soar
Aviation museum's expansion plans soar
The amount fundraised so far for a $2.5 million building at the Ashburton Aviation Museum has soared to $1.1 million.