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Mid CanterburyOctober 27

Three hospitalised after Tinwald explosion

Two people were transported to Ashburton Hospital in a moderate condition and one transported to Christchurch Hospital by helicopter in a serious condition after two jet skis caught fire on Wednesday.
Mid CanterburyOctober 21

Konrad makes a splash at nationals

Konrad Artz has proved yet again he can foot it with the New Zealand’s best age group swimmers.
Konrad makes a splash at nationals
Konrad makes a splash at nationals
Mid CanterburyOctober 21

Smoke alarm safety and a lucky escape for one driver

Having working fire alarms in a Hampstead residence this week made all the difference, Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Jeff Marshall says.
Smoke alarm safety and a lucky escape for one driver
Smoke alarm safety and a lucky escape for one driver
Mid CanterburyOctober 21

Bridge project on time and on budget

The construction of the second Ashburton bridge is on time, and on budget, according to project director Lonnie Dalzell.
Bridge project on time and on budget
Bridge project on time and on budget
Mid CanterburyOctober 21

Hammers’ loss a bitter pill to swallow

The Mid Canterbury Hammers are left wondering what went wrong after losing the Heartland Championship Meads Cup final 14-24 to King Country at Ashburton Showgrounds on Saturday.
Hammers’ loss a bitter pill to swallow
Hammers’ loss a bitter pill to swallow
Mid CanterburyOctober 14

Junior Kiwi cyclist Eliza McKenzie one to watch following World Champs

Junior cyclist Eliza McKenzie said pulling on the Silver Fern jersey for the first time was a “pretty cool feeling.”
Junior Kiwi cyclist Eliza McKenzie one to watch following World Champs
Junior Kiwi cyclist Eliza McKenzie one to watch following World Champs
Mid CanterburyOctober 14

$12m renovation starts at Canterbury ski field

Mt Hutt Ski Field has finished the season “strongly” and is now undertaking a $12m makeover of its base and facilities.
$12m renovation starts at Canterbury ski field
$12m renovation starts at Canterbury ski field
Mid CanterburyOctober 14

Bridge being built to honour army major who died unexpectedly

A new bridge is being installed over a Canterbury stream in honour of a NZ Army officer whose sizable bequest helped pay for the project.
Bridge being built to honour army major who died unexpectedly
Bridge being built to honour army major who died unexpectedly
Mid CanterburyOctober 14

Better preparation needed as rescues increase at Mount Somers

Several people rescued around Mount Somers over winter “undoubtedly owe their lives to their rescuers,” a search and rescue team leader says.
Better preparation needed as rescues increase at Mount Somers
Better preparation needed as rescues increase at Mount Somers
Mid CanterburyOctober 14

Hammers into the final for the third time

The Mid Canterbury Hammers are looking for back-to-back wins in the Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship Meads Cup final this Saturday.
Hammers into the final for the third time
Hammers into the final for the third time