A public meeting is being called to explore the possibility of retaining an Ashburton sports hall with a 72-year history of ...

Canterbury councils are running out of time to agree on a local government amalgamation proposal, with councils still ...

Ashburton businesses and property owners will soon be asked whether they are prepared to lead—and help fund—the next phase of ...

The Ashburton Farmers Market is happy on State Highway 1 rather than the prospect of “being lonely” in the CBD. A CBD ...

How we watch, pay and choose entertainment New Zealand’s entertainment habits have shifted dramatically over the past decade. Television schedules no longer determine when people watch their favourite ...

Jul 2026 • 8 min read Because decency mattered A very big birthday. Richard Luisetti, right, enjoys his 80 th birthday ...

Richard Yeo, the Rural Property Solutions Mid Canterbury owner, is angry after online scammers duped his business and left ...

Timaru’s mayor plans to submit an amalgamation proposal no matter what happens at a key meeting between Canterbury's leaders.

Ashburton and Selwyn councils have revealed how much rates bills will rise on average for property owners. The two Canterbury ...

Environment Canterbury has confirmed an average 2.4 percent rate rise, but some regional councillors want to do more to ...

The legacy of one of Canterbury's largest flour mills has been restored, where a $473,000 redevelopment has transformed the ...

When it comes to potential Canterbury council amalgamations, Selwyn's mayor is approaching the negotiating table with an 'all ...