Canterbury SPCA centre to close
After rehoming almost 1000 pets, the SPCA Ashburton Centre on Seafield Rd will close on October 31.
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Council staff member threw microwave off balcony
Council staff member threw microwave off balcony cause he 'thought it may start a fire'
WorkSafe will not intervene after a district council staff member threw a microwave off the top-floor balcony of a central Ashburton workplace.
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Survey to examine toll of insurance disputes
Canterbury property owners who battled insurance disputes after the earthquakes are being urged to share their stories.
U-turn on SH1 roundabout idea
'No plans to proceed': U-turn on SH1 roundabout idea
It appears to be a case of 'yeah, nah' for NZTA when it comes to adding a roundabout to State Highway 1 at Rakaia.
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
'Nitrate emergency' declared in Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has been accused of political grandstanding after councillors declared a "nitrate emergency" at their final meeting on Wednesday.
Help needed to repair the heart of the community
Help needed to repair the heart of the community
For the past 30 years, Community House Mid Canterbury has been the heart of the social services sector in the area - but now it needs your help.
State Highway 1 roundabout rumours valid
State Highway 1 roundabout rumours valid
Roundabout rumours have been going around in Rakaia. And NZTA has this week verified plans are being made to add one to SH1.
Major roading contract awarded
Major Canterbury roading contract awarded
Fulton Hogan has been awarded a five-year $40.7 million operations and maintenance contract to look after the Ashburton District's roading network.
Alcohol may have been a factor in crash
Alcohol may have been a factor in crash
A bumper-to-bumper crash on State Highway 1 in Canterbury saw a ute roll onto its side and a motorist processed for drink driving.
Cafe pops up for Plunket
Cafe pops up for Plunket
A cafe will pop up this week at a Canterbury community house to support the work of Whānau Āwhina Plunket.
Speedway crash Lego creation to feature at brick show
Speedway crash Lego creation to feature at brick show
Building her own Lego creations is all about storytelling for Canterbury's Abby Woods.
Cute, soft and fluffy guinea pigs to be judged
Cute, soft and fluffy guinea pigs to be judged
A Methven hall will be full of more than 200 guinea pigs on September 20 as they compete for coveted titles in the 2025 NZ National Cavy Show.
Volunteer battles Canadian wildfires
Canterbury volunteer firefighter battles Canadian wildfires
Five long weeks of battling wildfires in Canada day after day had an impact on seasoned Canterbury volunteer firefighter Tim Clark.
Academy plans revealed for $200m equestrian centre
Academy plans revealed for $200m equestrian centre
The opening date for an estimated $200m Canterbury equine stud and equestrian training centre has been pushed back until late 2027.
Is this NZ's most hit overbridge?
NZ's most hit overbridge: Is it time to close this Canterbury road?
A Canterbury overbridge has been closed again after being hit by a vehicle. Repairs could take months, but some question whether it should just be closed permanently.
85-year-old's warning about scammers
85-year-old's warning about scammers: 'They are plausible and unscrupulous'
An elderly Canterbury woman has spoken out about her experience with a scammer which has left her distrusting people and struggling to sleep.
Clearing of raised gravel islands starts for bridge build
Clearing of raised gravel islands starts for bridge build
Costs are yet to be confirmed for enhancing the tarāpuka bird nesting habitat in the Ashburton River ahead of the town’s second bridge project.
Man banned from owning horses
Canterbury man banned from owning horses
A Canterbury man has been banned from owning horses for three years after several animals were found in poor condition on his property.
Ski field closed for the season
Canterbury ski field closed for the season
A lack of snow has forced the Mt Cheeseman Ski Area to abandon its plans to open this season.
Council rakes in $124k more than expected from parking fines
Council rakes in $124k more than expected from parking fines
Ashburton District Council collected more money from parking fines in 2024/25 than it predicted after the Government increased infringement and towage fees.