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Mid CanterburySeptember 10

Fatal crash victim named

Police have confirmed the name of the person who died following a serious crash on Rakaia Highway north of Ashburton on Monday as Bradley Larter, 28, of Ashburton.
Fatal crash victim named
Fatal crash victim named
Mid CanterburySeptember 10

Kapa haka group ready to shine

Hampstead School’s Kapa Haka Group, Ngā Mokopuna o Hakatere, is counting down the sleeps until the Flava Festival 2026 on Saturday.
Kapa haka group ready to shine
Kapa haka group ready to shine
Mid CanterburySeptember 10

Innovation, forward thinking award for college

Ashburton College’s dedication to vocational education was rewarded last week when they picked up the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO) Secondary School of the Year Award.
Innovation, forward thinking award for college
Innovation, forward thinking award for college
Mid CanterburySeptember 3

Fire crews work to save house

The occupants of a Beggs Rd, Elgin property returned home Saturday night to find their house engulfed in flames, and two fire engines in the driveway.
Fire crews work to save house
Fire crews work to save house
Mid CanterburySeptember 3

Online safety a hot topic across district

Online safety is a hot topic across Mid Canterbury this week ahead of a visit by film maker, Rob Cope and his public talk on understanding kids’ online world — and how to keep them safe.
Online safety a hot topic across district
Online safety a hot topic across district
Mid CanterburySeptember 3

Nine year wait for new classrooms finally over

A principal with a school “bursting at the seams” from an ever-increasing roll has had some relief with the arrival of two new classrooms.
Nine year wait for new classrooms finally over
Nine year wait for new classrooms finally over
Mid CanterburySeptember 3

Security camera network growing in Methven and its surrounds

Nefarious characters up to no good in and around Methven be warned, big brother is watching.
Security camera network growing in Methven and its surrounds
Security camera network growing in Methven and its surrounds
Mid CanterburyAugust 27

Fires around district prompts warning from rural fire chief

“Start planning for a hot dry summer now” warns Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyronne Burrowes, after a spate of fires across Mid Canterbury this week.
Fires around district prompts warning from rural fire chief
Fires around district prompts warning from rural fire chief
Mid CanterburyAugust 27

Meat the focus for 12-year-old’s grocery grab run

Wiljazariah Bhandari knew just what to aim for during his 60-second grocery-grab at FreshChoice Tinwald.
Meat the focus for 12-year-old’s grocery grab run
Meat the focus for 12-year-old’s grocery grab run
Mid CanterburyAugust 27

Mum donates new award to school in memory of her late son

A new award for excellence has been donated to Ashburton College in memory of former student Dominic Wayman, who passed away last year.
Mum donates new award to school in memory of her late son
Mum donates new award to school in memory of her late son