Darfield's community newspaper also runs a print and copying service from 62 South Terrace, next to the Darfield Bakery. The paper covers community news, local events, school stories, sport and classifieds. Its print services include business cards, photocopying, laminating, binding, invitations, typesetting and booklet creation.
The Malvern News reaches over 6,600 homes and businesses, from east of Darfield to the outskirts of West Melton and Christchurch, and out to Dunsandel and Weedons. The monthly Rolleston News is delivered on the last Wednesday of each month to about 9,500 homes and businesses in Rolleston and Burnham. Editorial copy is due by 1pm on the third Wednesday of each month, and advertising by 1pm on the third Thursday. Jan Thomas has co-owned the paper since 2002 and became sole owner in 2020. Customers say Jan and the team are amazing to deal with, always happy to help with printing and advertising, and go above and beyond.