Liquor store robber armed with knife
A man is on the run after robbing an Ashburton liquor store at knifepoint.
The tabby who steals tea bags — and other things
The tabby who steals tea bags — and other things
Angel is a feline filcher.
Wholesale land use change on cards
Wholesale land use change on cards
Federated Farmers estimates large parts of rural New Zealand will have to abandon their reliance on the pastoral sector based on the freshwater proposals released last week. The Essential Freshwater...
Weekend's weather a mixed bag
Weekend's weather a mixed bag
After a wet start to the day, Cantabrians can expect a bit of a mixed bag for the weekend, with periods of rain and cold southerly winds.
Methven classmates prepare for reunion
Methven classmates prepare for reunion
It’s been a long time between lessons for the form 3B students who started at Methven High School in 1969, but those memories will soon be rekindled at an overdue class reunion.
Good season for football
Good season for football
The goal posts are down and another successful season has been ticked off by Mid Canterbury United Football Club.
Girl critical after Mt Hutt skiing fall
Girl critical after Mt Hutt skiing fall
A girl was critically injured when she hit her head on rocks while skiing with her family on Mt Hutt in Canterbury at the weekend.
Counterfeit notes sweep through Canty
Counterfeit notes sweep through Canty
A staff member at a Christchurch bar was duped into accepting about $600 in fake notes, by a couple who claimed they were playing the pokies.