Fifty years ago the muddy hulk of a former leading lady in the rail service, the K88 Washington, arrived at The Plains Vintage Railway in Canterbury. It was the beginning of a glorious return to the tracks for the train.
Cantabrians will get a rare chance to go inside the quake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral this Christmas - and there will be a big surprise waiting inside.
The volunteers behind a StarJam concert in Christchurch this weekend are determined to put on a great show, despite the nationwide organisation ceasing operations earlier this month.
The coroner has released a report into the tragic death of Canterbury University student Samuel Finnemore who died after he accidentally fell through his bedroom window in Riccarton.
The New Zealand Cadet Forces turned 160 last week. Ashburton air and army cadets explain why the military-style, adventure-based training organisation appeals to young recruits.