Doctors optimistic woman in helicopter crash will walk again, husband says
Photographer Rachel Jordan's husband Eric said her recovery could last three months but doctors have told him they are optimistic she will walk again.
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Ashburton motorcyclist at Brass Monkey Rally before fatal crash
Ashburton motorcyclist at Brass Monkey Rally before fatal crash
A motorcyclist killed in a crash near Kyeburn on June 6 was returning from the Brass Monkey Rally.
Ashburton River bridge repaired, back to 50km/h
Ashburton River bridge repaired, back to 50km/h
The dip in the Ashburton River bridge has been repaired and it is back up and running as normal.
Big building project starts at St Joseph’s
Big building project starts at St Joseph’s School in Ashburton
St Joseph’s School in Ashburton has started a long-term building project with four new classrooms at the south-east corner of the grounds.
Investigators appeal to Robinson R44 operators
Wedding helicopter crash: Civil Aviation Authority reveals earlier engine power loss in Robinson R44 II
The helicopter that crashed on a Mid Canterbury golf course during a wedding photoshoot earlier this month was not the first of its kind to suffer total power loss to the engine during flight.
Irate ECan councillor to fight 'anti-rural' ethos
Irate ECan councillor to fight 'anti-rural' ethos
A frustrated Environment Canterbury councillor says he is prepared to tackle a perceived "anti-rural" mindset at the regional council table.
Ashburton's world champion Zwift cyclists
'Dads indoors riding trainers': Ashburton pair become world champion Zwift cyclists
Mid Canterbury duo Michael Templeton and Brad Hudson have joined an elite list of Zwift world champion cyclists.
Epic e-scooter trek to support charity
Epic e-scooter trek to support charity
Canterbury e-scooter rider Bobby Kurb is planning to embark on a road trip to raise awareness about chronic fatigue syndrome.
Record numbers at Mt Hutt for opening day
'There’s a buzz up here': Skiers camp out at Mt Hutt for opening day
A record number of people have hit the slopes at Mt Hutt Ski Area on opening day.
Police name four people killed in Ashburton crash
Police name four people killed in Ashburton crash
Police have released the names of the three people from Christchurch and one from Auckland who died in last Friday's horror van crash near Ashburton.
Relay to support Cancer Society gets new format
Relay for Life: New format for event supporting Cancer Society
Mid Canterbury’s Relay for Life will take on a new format this year as a one-day event and at a new location.
Best friend safe but pain lingers
Best friend safe after Canterbury flooding but pain lingers
The image of 10-year-old dog Max being guided onto a truck by a member of the NZ Defence Force during the evacuation circulated across national and international media.
Bumper Canterbury ski season shapes up
Wild weather, a Fête and a snow flurry: Bumper Canterbury ski season shapes up
Last week's dumping of snow has changed the landscape of the South Island's East Coast slopes, promising a bumper season.
Ashburton mayor wants new bridge
Ashburton mayor wants a much-needed bridge after Govt treats Auckland to brand-new one
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says if Auckland can get a new $685 million bridge, his Canterbury town should get a new bridge at a fraction of the cost.
Fatal Ashburton crash: Van on way to music fest in Gore
Fatal Ashburton crash: Van on way to music fest in Gore
The driver of a van involved in a horror crash near Ashburton on Friday has been remembered for his smile.
'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror Ashburton crash
'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror Ashburton crash
One of the first people on the scene of yesterday's horrific crash which claimed four lives near Ashburton has described the impact of the incident as like a "bomb" going off.
Four dead in van v truck crash near Ashburton
'Absolute tragedy': Four dead in van v truck crash near Ashburton
Four people are dead and three others have been injured after a minivan and truck collided at a rural intersection east of Ashburton on Friday morning.
Canterbury flooding: State of emergency to continue for week
Canterbury flooding: State of emergency to continue for week
The mayors of the Ashburton, Selwyn and Waimakariri districts say the extended state of emergency will aid in the recovery of Canterbury's worst-hit flood areas.
Booking for eight, sir?
Booking for eight, sir?: Mt Hutt’s new chairlift a game-changer
Mt Hutt’s new modern chairlift will double the skifield’s hourly capacity when it opens next Friday.
Methven family grateful local pub took them in
Methven family grateful local pub took them in
The Williams family were left wondering where they would be spending the night on Sunday after evacuating from their property near the Ashburton River.