Real life mother and son share the stage
Canterbury's Eddie Galbraith has shared a love of the theatre with his mother Kate since he was 10.
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New Zealand Army service recognised
New Zealand Army service recognised
Cantabrian Swampy Marshall was deployed to Afghanistan with the New Zealand Army in the 90s. This year his service will for the first time be acknowledged officially following the Anzac Day Amendment Act 2026.
Fast-paced paintball tournament at Lake Hood
Fast-paced paintball tournament at Lake Hood
It will be all action this weekend for the paintballers lined up to compete at an annual speedball tournament at Lake Hood.
Wheels Week+ rolls into town
Wheels Week+ rolls into town
The iconic Wheels Week+ starts on Sunday, and promises to create a "hell-of-a-good vibe around Ashburton".
Selwyn annual plan faces shake-up after submission surge
Selwyn annual plan faces shake-up after submission surge
More than 400 submissions have landed on Selwyn District Council’s draft annual plan, setting up intensive deliberations and likely revisions to key figures.
School to celebrate 150th anniversary
School to celebrate 150th anniversary
Canterbury's Mt Somers School will celebrate its 150th anniversary this King’s Birthday weekend.
Tributes fly in for kite trailblazer
Tributes fly in for Canterbury inventor and kite trailblazer
Tributes have been flying in from around the world for iconic Canterbury kite designer, engineer and inventor Peter Lynn who died recently.
Late father's war medal awarded to family
Late father's war medal awarded to family posthumously
The family of a Canterbury navy signalman, who served in Greek territory during the 1940s, have received his military service medal posthumously.
Thieves warned not to tamper with power lines
Thieves warned not to tamper with power lines
Mid Canterbury lines company EA Networks has raised concerns about the risk of thieves targeting copper from power cables.
Push for Ashburton passenger train service
Push for Ashburton passenger train service
Advocates are still working to get a regular passenger rail service from Christchurch to Invercargill, with a stop in Ashburton.
'Operation Wrapped in Remembrance'
'Operation Wrapped in Remembrance'
Knitting veterans Gwenda Ireland and Avis Wakelin have made black and white scarves bound for Gallipoli.
Dog fees to rise 7%
'Yet another thing to squeeze people financially': Ashburton dog fees to rise 7%
An attempt to save Ashburton dog owners a 7% hike in registration fees has failed.
Stage play a coming-of-age journey
Stage play a coming-of-age journey
The Big Little Theatre Company in Ashburton is preparing to stage a play about a neurodivergent young man who attempts to solve the mystery of how a dog died.
Busy roundabout to close for weeks
Busy roundabout to close for weeks
A busy Ashburton roundabout will be closed to vehicles for up to three weeks while new asphalt is laid.
Secret to making a good scarecrow
Find out the secret to making a good scarecrow
The Methven Scarecrow Trail starts on Saturday and runs through the school holidays.
Rare car specialist set to retire
Rare car specialist set to retire
Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialist Bruce McIlroy is winding up his Canterbury car service business after more than 30 years.
Sports hall could be sold
Sports hall could be sold
The Ashburton Sports Hall could be put up for sale after being gifted to the district council, putting long-running community events like Bookarama at risk.
Car catches fire after crash
Car catches fire after crash
Firefighters are reminding motorists in Mid Canterbury to take extra care at intersections after a car burst into flames following a crash with a ute.
Councillor slams disability transport funding cuts
Transport scheme changes will impact Canterbury's most vulnerable people - councillor
An Environment Canterbury councillor has slammed a decision to cut funding to a transport subsidy for people with disabilities.
'Everything I have got is because of him'
'50 years of great health' after father donated kidney to daughter
Canterbury woman Sharyn Wylie got her kidney from her father 50 years ago - and it is still going strong, despite most kidneys from living donors usually only lasting about 25 years.