Three years ago, Canterbury pastry chef Eloise Adorian finally discovered what was making her sick all the time. And it gave her a business idea.

Nearly 100,000 pigs are raised each year at NZ's largest piggery in Canterbury. Tim Cronshaw visited the award-winning 500ha farm which employs more than 50 staff and contributes $4m in wages to the local economy.

A Canterbury town's health centre is on the move after the unconditional purchase of a new site.

Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori has had his biggest pay day yet after finishing tied for second at the British Masters in England.

Schools in Canterbury are desperate for staff as winter illness knocks teachers and students out of commission.