Susan Sandys

The tough financial times have taken a toll on a Canterbury town, with at least two businesses closing over the last month.

A Canterbury woman feels lucky to have received only minor injuries after her vehicle hit ice, went through a fence and landed on its side, leaving her suspended in the air held by her seatbelt.

A Canterbury school community is seeking donations from businesses and individuals as it struggles to save its swimming pool.

The second large 'creature' to wash up along the Canterbury coast in less than a month has been discovered at Pendarves.

The Ashburton District Council is pushing to have two Canterbury roads designated as highways.

Historic Places Mid Canterbury members are fighting to save Balmoral Hall in Ashburton from being demolished or sold.

When Glenys Nicol was told three years ago she had early-stage dementia, she was shocked. But today the 74-year-old from Ashburton has accepted the diagnosis.