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A Canterbury business that turns local barley into beer ingredients just celebrated a major win for homegrown agriculture. Gladfield Malt's achievement proves New Zealand farmers can supply world-class products entirely from local sources. ##
Dame Sarah Mullally will walk 87 miles from London to Canterbury Cathedral before her historic enthronement as the Church of England's first female Archbishop. The six-day pilgrimage marks the first time a modern Archbishop has made the journey on foot.
More than 900 students walked across the stage at Ara Institute of Canterbury's graduation ceremonies, ready to fill critical workforce gaps across New Zealand. The graduates completed programs in healthcare, construction, and trades where skilled workers are desperately needed.
A small-town New Zealand pipe band swept the drumming competition at the national championships, with their youth-driven squad beating out even higher-grade competitors. Their secret? A year of tireless practice and a community spirit that turns competitors into friends.
Dame Sarah Mullally, who left cancer nursing to become a priest at 40, made history as the first woman to lead the Church of England. Her installation ceremony marks a breakthrough moment for women in religious leadership.
Canterbury's Selwyn District is booming as families discover affordable housing, big backyards, and small-town charm just minutes from the city. Towns like Lincoln and Prebbleton are transforming sleepy paddocks into thriving communities where newcomers feel like they've won the lottery.
Pope Leo XIV welcomed Archbishop Sarah Mullally to the Vatican on Monday, marking the first time a woman has led Anglican Christians in a papal meeting. The historic encounter comes 60 years after the first formal unity statement between the two churches.
Pope Leo XIV prayed with Archbishop Sarah Mullally in a groundbreaking Vatican meeting that would have been unthinkable just years ago. The historic encounter between the Catholic Pope and the first woman to lead the Church of England shows bridges being built across centuries of division.
After water damage forced Leeston Library to close, the Canterbury community is moving forward with plans for a brand new $16 million library and community center. While the old building awaits demolition, medical services continue uninterrupted and residents maintain access to library services at a temporary location.
The Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs turned a 12-point halftime deficit into a 30-20 victory, snapping a five-game losing streak with four unanswered second-half tries. Despite losing a player to injury early, the team rallied together for their most inspiring performance in months.
Sarah Mullally was enthroned Wednesday as the Church of England's first female Archbishop of Canterbury, breaking a 1,400-year tradition. The former nurse walked 87 miles in preparation for leading the global Anglican Communion's 85 million members.
Timothy Moananu, 24, earned his Bachelor of Engineering with honors in forestry from the University of Canterbury and now works as a principal engineer in Samoa. His father challenged him to pursue the degree without academic help at home, and Timothy proved he could make it happen. ---
Rob Reynish was trapped in a sinking jet boat with water up to his chest and a broken leg pinned under the dashboard when he heard the rumble of hope overhead. The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue team saved him that day in 2022, then saved him again a year later during a stroke.
Dame Sarah Mullally, the Church of England's first female Archbishop of Canterbury, used her inaugural Easter sermon to call for urgent peace in the Middle East. Her message of hope comes during a time of global crisis, offering comfort to both those in conflict zones and people facing personal struggles.
Sarah Mullally, a former cancer nurse who became a priest at 40, made history Wednesday as the first woman installed as Archbishop of Canterbury. Her groundbreaking appointment leads the 100-million-member global Anglican Communion into a new era.
A wildlife park near Canterbury just welcomed four critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs, the first ever born at the site. With fewer than 400 of these tigers left in the wild, this rare litter offers real hope for saving the species.
Nearly 15 years after devastating earthquakes, Christchurch is celebrating the opening of its world-class $683 million stadium alongside a booming regional economy that's outpacing the rest of New Zealand. The South Island city's comeback story includes 5.2% GDP growth and a new train service connecting fans to their new sporting home.
A volunteer coastguard crew returning from a fuel rescue got an unforgettable bonus when endangered Hector's dolphins put on a spectacular show. The magical encounter reminded the team why they volunteer to protect New Zealand's waters.
A beloved dog from South Africa got a second chance after being swept into New Zealand's Waimakariri River on a late-night walk. Ten Coastguard volunteers spent two hours tracking down the frightened pup and reuniting it with its grateful owners.
Scientists uncovered fossils from 12 ancient bird species in a New Zealand cave, including a flying ancestor of the flightless kākāpō parrot. The discovery fills a 15-million-year gap in the island's fossil record.
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