New multi-million dollar office block opened
The same company bringing Kmart to Ashburton opened a $3 million office complex in the town last week.
Mid Canterbury
76-year-old an ace on the greens
Helen putts open heart surgery behind her to win on the green
Helen Argyle has cleaned up at a Canterbury 9-hole golf competition despite having open heart surgery just 12 months ago.
Family question absence of health and safety probe
Family question absence of health and safety probe into crash that killed daughter
A Canterbury family is demanding to know why there was no health and safety investigation into the truck crash that killed their daughter.
Flowers spread message of resilience at hospital
Flowers spread message of resilience at hospital
Hundreds of flowers have been placed in the foyer at Ashburton Hospital - and are being given away to anyone who visits.
New Ashburton College leaders chosen
New Ashburton College leaders chosen
Ashburton College has named its student leaders for 2021 after a rigorous application process.
Luxton to confirm Ashburton office soon
Rangitata MP Jo Luxton to confirm Ashburton office soon
Rangitata MP Jo Luxton hopes to confirm a new electorate office for Ashburton by the end of the month.
Maurice crunches his diabetes numbers
Maurice crunches his diabetes numbers
Ashburton’s Maurice Myers has made a 50-year habit of sticking to strict meal times and exercising.
Trainer’s cancer battle inspires New Zealand Cup defence
Trainer’s cancer battle inspires New Zealand Cup defence
A year on from producing the pinnacle of her trainers’ career, Dee And Gee prepares to defend her New Zealand Cup crown without the woman who dotes on her the most.
Plan to enhance beach could be a legacy project
Plan to enhance beach could be a legacy project
A Canterbury beach needs a windmill to generate power to pump water into its lagoon - making the whole area more attractive to birds and people.
Plan sets tone for Racecourse Road
Plan sets tone for Racecourse Road
Three hundred new residential sections have been identified in an outline development plan for a new Canterbury subdivision.
Sexual health clinic opened to support Canterbury youth
Sexual health clinic opened to support Canterbury youth
A new sexual health clinic to support Mid Canterbury youth has opened its doors.
From student to the boss: New principal takes reins in Methven
From student to the boss: New principal takes reins in Methven
Sue Furndorfler was once a pupil at Methven Primary - and now she has been tasked with leading the school and its 285 pupils into the future.
Army cadets fly home in style on air force Hercules
Army cadets fly home in style on air force Hercules
A group of Canterbury army cadets who took out a national area skills competition have returned home in style on a Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules.
Well known Canterbury Four Square changes hands
Well known Canterbury Four Square changes hands
Kim Woods has spent years in the grocery trade in Christchurch but now she is taking on a new challenge - the Netherby Four Square in Ashburton.
Little book about a bittern called Boomer has big message
Little book about a bittern called Boomer has big message
A bittern called Boomer is the star of a small book with a big message by a Canterbury author and a well-known painter.
Trike trade gains traction as roadshow rolls into town
Trike trade gains traction as roadshow rolls into town
The Trikes NZ roadshow rolled into the Ashburton this week, showcasing trikes of all shapes, sizes and price tags.
CBD work unearths old fuel tank
CBD work unearths old fuel tank
A buried fuel tank from the mid-20th century has been unearthed during a renewal project in the centre of Ashburton.
Missing Canterbury woman: Police appeal for information
Missing Canterbury woman: Police appeal for information
Police are appealing to the public for information about a missing Canterbury woman.
Astronomy group marks 50 years of gazing at Canterbury night sky
Astronomy group marks 50 years of gazing at Canterbury night sky
Stargazers associated with a Canterbury astronomy group have been checking out the night sky for the past 50 years.
Gym fans take over business
Gym fans take over business
Regular exercise has transformed the lives of Canterbury couple Stu and Debbie Phipps so when the opportunity to own the gym they’ve been using for the past six years came along they jumped at it.