Newspapers

Newspapers often contain articles about businesses and industries, both local and national. In some cases they may be the only source of information about a company. They can provide statistics, financial information, contact and management details in addition to recent news and developments.

To find articles on specific subjects use a newspaper index.

Online Indexes

Papers

an online index to the Press from 1 January 1995 and to the Star from 14 October 1998. The index focuses on news of the North Canterbury region from Cheviot to Ashburton and is up-dated daily. It is keyword searchable and includes thousands of names for local people, organisations and places.

ProQuest ANZ Newsstand

A selection of over 30 full-text newspapers and newswires from Australia and New Zealand covering regional and international topics.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.

Te Puna – INNZ

an index to New Zealand newspapers and periodicals compiled by the National Library of New Zealand. A number of newspapers are indexed, including the Press. Particularly useful for non-Canterbury material which is not indexed in the Papers database.

Microfiche Indexes

These cover the Lyttelton times, 1851-1861, 1881-1889, 1910-1911 and 1932-1935, and the Press for all the remaining years between 1861 and 1994. For the period 1851-1953 there are a series of 2-5 year indexes. For the period 1954-1994 there is a single Index.

Card Indexes

Indexes held in card form in Aotearoa New Zealand Centre:

• Star. Features only. 1976-1984
• Canterbury Times. Selective index. 1890-1904
• Canterbury Times. Illustrations only. 1900 Ja-Ag ; 1901-1917
• Illustrated Press. Illustrations only. 1868-1874
• Weekly Press. Illustrations only. 1900-1928 (in 2 sequences)