$10k reward for finding elusive kōkako still unclaimed
The $10,000 reward for anyone who finds an elusive South Island kōkako is still unclaimed - in spite of several unconfirmed sightings in Canterbury.
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Farms across the region open gates to the public
Farms across the region open gates to the public
Canterbury farms will open up their gates on Sunday so city-dwellers can see where their food comes from.
Future of historic hotel to be revealed in 'next couple of weeks'
Future of historic hotel to be revealed in 'next couple of weeks'
Oamaru's Criterion Hotel will reopen and "continue to run as a hotel", but exactly when that will happen continues to be kept under wraps.
Work to start on new $14.7m Canterbury health hub
Work to start on new $14.7m Canterbury health hub
The construction of a new $14.7 million integrated health hub in one of Canterbury's fastest growing towns will start next month.
Rain at the fair welcomed
Rain at the fair welcomed
Oxford farmer Ken Turpin was happy to be wearing his coat at the Sheffield Ewe Fair earlier this month.
Meet the crew revamping central Ashburton
Meet the crew revamping central Ashburton
Contractors undertaking the revamp of Ashburton’s central business district say they are working hard to keep disruption to businesses and workplaces to a minimum.
Holocaust children honoured in unique, moving memorial
Holocaust children honoured in unique, moving memorial
A unique, moving memorial honouring the 1.5 million children killed during the Holocaust, and serving as a reminder to stand up to discrimination, has opened at the Ashburton Museum.
Breakfast speaker once at Gloriavale
Breakfast speaker once at Gloriavale
Zonta Club of Ashburton is hosting former Gloriavale member Lilia Tarawa at its annual women’s day breakfast on March 14 and the event is already a sell-out.
Staff crisis hits hard
Staff crisis hits hard
Methven hospitality business owners have met with local MPs to discuss difficulties getting migrant staff over summer.
Honey harvest in full swing
Honey harvest in full swing
Life as a beekeeper is not for the faint-hearted.
Holdaways sharing ministry duties
Holdaways sharing ministry duties
A new journey has begun for Michael and Mary-Jo Holdaway, with the couple now sharing ministry duties in the Anglican parishes in Rakaia and Methven.
Submissions in on speed limits
Submissions in on speed limits
Nearly 100 people have made submissions on the Ashburton District Council’s proposal to change some speed limits around the district.
Prime views from Tony’s home on wheels
Prime views from Tony’s home on wheels
Tony Adams once shared lunch with 24 dolphins at Kaikoura. He and wife Diane pulled up at the beach, slid back the door of their camper van and marvelled at the sight while they ate.
Firearm law changes opposed
Firearm law changes opposed
Mid Canterbury hunters are standing alongside farmers and sport shooters to oppose a second wave of gun law changes.
Gallery itching to show restored work
Gallery itching to show restored work
The Ashburton Art Gallery is still punching above its weight in the art world, with international, national and local exhibitions seen in galleries with much bigger budgets.
Plug and go refit for event centre
Plug and go refit for event centre
A technology upgrade of almost $100,000 will bring the Ashburton Trust Event Centre into modern digital times ... despite the facility being only 12 years old.
Fun, colour at college prelims
Fun, colour at college prelims
Monday’s prelims day at Ashburton College was mostly about dressing up, having fun and supporting house colours.
Request for advice bureau funds
Request for advice bureau funds
The Ashburton District Council has been asked for $43,394 to help set up a Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in the town.
Biomass plant expansion eyed
Biomass plant expansion eyed
Businessman Greg Donaldson wants your green waste, trimmings, clippings, untreated demo timber and cardboard, and if he gets enough of it, he plans to invest big money into expanding the biomass...
Pre-schoolers share cards, shortbread with residents
Pre-schoolers share cards, shortbread with residents
Pre-schoolers from Phoenix Preschool took a message of love to residents at Rosebank Resthome and Retirement village, celebrating Valentine’s Day and showing their support for charity organisation,...