Singing school's 'Musical Maestros' perform on stage
Twenty-five years ago Jo Castelow started the Mid Canterbury Summer Singing School. Its latest production, Musical Maestros, will hit the stage tonight.
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Baby totara tree a 'true icon' in the making
Baby totara tree a 'true icon' in the making
A baby totara tree in Silverstream Reserve has been entered in the Waimakariri Tree of the Year competition.
Sheep killed by lightning strike
Sheep killed by lightning strike
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.
Canterbury schools defend NCEA qualification
Canterbury schools defend controversial NCEA qualification
Some Canterbury schools are continuing to back NCEA level 1, despite calls to scrap the certificate after a review deemed it to be unfair and confusing.
Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash
Two dead, power out after rural Canterbury crash
North Canterbury households are without power after a serious crash near Kaiapoi.
House fire near Oamaru deemed 'suspicious'
House fire near Oamaru deemed 'suspicious'
A fire that caused ‘‘substantial damage’’ to a house north of Oamaru is being treated as suspicious, officials say.
Devotees promoting ancient horse breed
Canterbury woman promoting rare ancient horse breed
If the Norse god Thor and his trusty hammer rode into town on a horse today, he would probably be on a Norwegian fjord horse.
Ex-All Blacks and shearing greats join forces
Ex-All Blacks and shearing greats join forces
A host of All Blacks legends and shearing royalty will come together again in Canterbury on February 1 to raise money for charity.
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
Information sought over Kaikoura whale incidents
The Department of Conservation is appealing for information to understand what happened to leave one whale injured and another dead in Kaikōura.
Steam-powered launch fired up for picnic
Steam-powered rescue launch fired up for Canterbury picnic
A working replica steam-powered motor launch, vintage cars and miniature radio-controlled yachts kept the crowd entertained at a free Canterbury community picnic.
Rare kites included in new flying display
Wright brothers letter and rare kites included in new Canterbury flying display
Pieces of aviation history owned by Canterbury kite trailblazer Peter Lynn will go on display at the Ashburton Aviation Museum.
The third-generation crayfish food truck
Third-generation crayfish food truck still pulling in the customers
Johnny Clark's grandfather opened his family-owned caravan shop Nins Bin in 1977 - and it still sells some of the freshest crayfish in Canterbury.
New principal appointed
New principal a familiar face after 23 years at college
Antony French said becoming the new principal of Ellesmere College where he has spent his entire teaching career was "overwhelming and a bit humbling".
Council boss commits to rates rise of under 5%
Council boss commits to rates rise of under 5%
A North Canterbury council boss says he remains committed to keeping this year’s rates rise one of the lowest in New Zealand.
Teen arrested after flurry of false fire call-outs
Teen arrested after flurry of false fire call-outs
A 16-year-old is facing Youth Court after he allegedly pulled several fire alarms in the Sewlyn district’s biggest shopping centre on New Year’s Day.
Air cadets soar with squadron
Air cadets' confidence soars after joining No 88 Squadron
Cadet Warrant Officer Emma Warwick says young people who are interested in flying should join the No 88 Squadron Air Training Corps at the Rangiora Airfield.
Poet awarded honorary doctorate
Canterbury poet awarded honorary doctorate
Oxford poet Jason Clements, who writes under the pen name Doc Drumheller, has received an honorary doctorate from the World Academy of Arts and Culture.
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
Blowflies arriving in big numbers
The hotter and dryer weather earlier this summer has led to an increasing number of unwelcome blowflies in North Canterbury homes.
Not guilty plea after Canterbury baby's death
Not guilty plea after Canterbury baby's death
A woman has denied charges of neglect following the death of a young infant in North Canterbury last year.
Person dies after Darfield crash
Person dies after Darfield crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash in Canterbury.