Susan Sandys

A bolt of lightning likely killed seven sheep found dead on a Canterbury farm under a tree with a huge crack down the middle of it.

The three best-decorated homes in Ashburton have been named in the residential Christmas lights competition.

A Canterbury man has thanked the volunteers and medical personnel who helped him recover from cancer by putting on a comedy skit.

Retired Canterbury farmer Ken Cookson has led an adventurous life that has now spanned 100 years.

A man who had no smoke alarms in his home was lucky to escape an early morning house fire, a Canterbury fire chief says.

Police have named the high-profile Canterbury farmer who died suddenly following an incident at his farm in Ashburton Forks on Monday.

For the third time in his life, Cyril Keen has had a terrifying experience with lightning after his van was struck last week.

For the third time in his life, Canterbury man Cyril Keen has had a terrifying experience with lightning. The 78-year-old feels lucky to be alive after his van was struck last week.

An Ashburton community has been lamenting the closure of their Presbyterian church.

A train driver's concerns about three children playing on the train tracks in Rakaia are now being dealt with by police.

A train driver's concerns about three children playing on the tracks in Rakaia are now being dealt with by police.

A strong northwesterly and big waves marked the start of the high-country fishing season. But it did not deter hardy Canterbury anglers from reeling in a trout or redfin perch.

A Canterbury cat looking for her forever home has caused a small internet sensation with her "judgy" face.