Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
A person has been poisoned by bacteria after swimming in an infested Canterbury lake.
Star Mid Canterbury
World champs beckon for bagpiper
World champs beckon for bagpiper
Ashburton's Harrison Doak was about eight when he started learning to play the bagpipes with his grandfather, the late Peter Doak, and at the time he said it felt like a chore.
Driver, passenger lucky to escape crash without serious injuries
Driver, passenger lucky to escape crash without serious injuries
The driver and passenger of a car that hit a stock truck while overtaking it in Canterbury on Thursday were lucky not to be seriously injured, say firefighters.
Swimmer poisoned by algae
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Canterbury lake
A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.
A life changed forever
A life changed forever
Suzanne Broomhall, 71, was seriously injured in a horrific crash as she and her son were on their way to Christchurch in the St John health shuttle.
Bladers ready for battle
Bladers ready for battle
Beybladers young and old are preparing for battle this weekend in downtown Ashburton.
Cold could keep kids at home
Cold weather could keep college kids at home this term
Cold weather could impact classroom time for senior students at a Canterbury college this term.
Councillor to run for top job
Councillor to run for top job
Ashburton councillor Rob Mackle says he intends to run for the mayoralty, making the announcement a day before current mayor Neil Brown declared his intentions.
'Spectacular' safari raises $20k for charity
'Spectacular' safari raises $20k for charity
A four-wheel drive safari through Canterbury's back country involving about 750 people has raised more than $20,000 for charity.
Stunning garden back on the market
Stunning Canterbury garden back on the market
Ashburton's internationally acclaimed Trott’s Garden is back on the market.
Chow brothers open solar farm
Former strip club brothers open Canterbury solar farm
Former brothel and strip club owners John and Michael Chow have officially opened a $10 million solar farm on the outskirts of Tinwald.
'Passive house' to open for tour
Cantabrians to open up their 'passive house' for tour
Methven residents Sarah Clayton and Steve Williams are opening up their passive house for a tour.
Fears for future of Methven creek
Fears for future of Methven creek
The Methven community is fighting to save Mt Harding Creek amid concerns it could dry up if they can’t continue to supplement the water flow through stockwater channels.
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.
Taste buds to travel the world
Taste buds to travel the world
If you want to explore exotic tastes from around the world, head to the Autumn Festival of Food Multi Cultural Bite at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday.
Roadshow to value your prized antiques
Get your prized antiques valued at Canterbury roadshow
Two professional appraisers will be available to value your vintage treasures at an Antiques Roadshow in Canterbury on Saturday.
'A builder’s house is a bit like a mechanic’s car'
Couple bid farewell to their dream home and its secret room
Canterbury couple Mike and June Steenson share their memories of building their dream home with a secret 'Annie’s Room' upstairs almost 50 years ago.
Plan to toughen up cat ownership rules
Plan to toughen up cat ownership rules
A Canterbury SPCA is backing a plan in the Ashburton district to investigate tougher rules around desexing and microchipping pet cats.
Beetlemania puts John in the limelight
Canterbury knobbled weevil: Rare bug discovery causes beetlemania
Retired Canterbury farmer John Evans has had to get used to being in the limelight after he discovered a thriving population of rare endangered knobbled weevils.