Man killed in crash named
The man who died after a crash in Ashburton on Saturday night has been named.
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Canterbury halls, war memorials share $181,000 repair bonus
Canterbury halls, war memorials share $181,000 repair bonus
The Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Mt Somers War Memorial Hall, Seafield Hall and Ashburton war memorial and cenotaph will each receive a share of $181,000 for repairs and renovations.
M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm
M. bovis found on Mid Canterbury farm
Mycoplasma bovis has reared its head again. A positive case has been confirmed in Mid Canterbury.
Plans revealed for new Kmart and retail area
Plans revealed for new Kmart and retail area
Plans for a new Kmart, along with a large retail, food and beverage complex, have been revealed for a Canterbury town.
Split over where Ashburton Christmas tree should be located
Split over where Ashburton Christmas tree should be located
The East Street chequerboard or Baring Square East? Opinions were divided over where Ashburton’s giant Christmas tree should be put this year.
Authentic Neapolitan pizza at new Canterbury pizzeria
Authentic Neapolitan pizza at new Canterbury pizzeria
A new Ashburton pizzeria is offering a taste of authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
Rakaia Salmon Run another Covid casualty
Rakaia Salmon Run another Covid casualty
This year’s edition of the Rakaia Salmon Run has become another Covid casualty.
Thrifty tips make food go further
Thrifty tips make food go further
Two Canterbury groups have collaborated on a booklet called Thrifty Cooking, which offers a back to basics and budget conscience approach to meal planning.
Noisy Yak find passionate fans
Noisy Yak find passionate fans
At least four thrill seekers took up the chance to fly in a Russian Yak 3 fighter plane, aptly named Full Noise, at the weekend.
Tree climbers in their element
Tree climbers in their element
Arborists and other expert tree climbers swung from the trees and showed their skills at the South Island Regional Tree Climbing Competition in the Ashburton Domain over the weekend. Some 40 tree...
Whole Hearted Grief: Mum’s book a tribute to her late son
Whole Hearted Grief: Mum’s book a tribute to her late son
Canterbury writer Pauline Roberts has penned her first published book - a tribute to her late son and a guide to help others find joy in their life after a loss.
Traps out to protect endangered birds nesting near river
Traps out to protect endangered birds nesting near river
A small group of neighours are doing their bit to protect nesting endangered birds along a stretch of the Ashburton River.
‘Very poor effort’: Education needed around recycling
‘Very poor effort’: Education needed around recycling
Residents of a Canterbury town have been blasted for their 'poor effort' when it comes to putting the correct items in their yellow recycling bins.
Canterbury lettuce-growers see light at end of tunnel-house
Canterbury lettuce-growers see light at end of tunnel-house
Although their glasshouses were severely damaged by hail and then orders for their gourmet lettuces dried up as the Covid pandemic hit, Georgie and Dave Wade are still glass half-full people.
Young paparazzi pack captures domain
Young paparazzi pack captures domain
A group of happy snappers from an Ashburton school are each developing an eye for a good photo.
Climbers descend on domain for treetop test
Climbers descend on domain for treetop test
Thirty tree climbers will show speed, skills and technique at a regional competition in Ashburton Domain next month.
Pilot’s WW2 kit given to Ashburton museum for safe keeping
Pilot’s WW2 kit given to Ashburton museum for safe keeping
Warren Galletly has spent the past 42 years looking after his father’s historic WW2 memorabilia but last week he handed some of those items to the Ashburton Aviation Museum.
What do you think of the plan to refresh Baring Square East?
What do you think of the plan to refresh Baring Square East?
Baring Square East will be rejuvenated while the Ashburton District Council’s new $51.6 million civic centre and library is built across the road.
New life for hall site as vintage machinery museum
New life for hall site as vintage machinery museum
A planned vintage machinery museum on the grounds of an Ashburton community hall has already been offered its first piece - a vintage swamp plough.
New date for meet the candidates’ night
New date for meet the candidates’ night
A meet the candidates' night in Ashburton has been postponed and will now take place next month.