Ashburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortage
Some Ashburton councillors have had a crack at "entitled young people" in response to the district's labour shortage headaches.
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Housing demand strong, prices up in Canterbury
House sales drop in lockdown but demand strong, prices up in Canterbury
The latest lockdown has done little to dampen confidence in the housing market in Canterbury.
Fallen trees pose more headaches for farmers
Fallen trees pose more headaches for flood-hit Canterbury farmers
A Mid Canterbury farmer says it could take weeks to clean up nearly 100 trees that fell on their property during high winds.
Migrant exodus felt in Mid Canterbury
Migrant exodus felt in Mid Canterbury
The departure of migrant workers thwarted by visa frustrations offshore is adding sting to Mid Canterbury's depleted rural sector.
Power restored to some homes around Canterbury
Power restored to some homes around Canterbury
Orion said this morning just over 600 homes are still without power in the areas around Darfield, Sheffield, Springfield and Coalgate.
Dunk It For Plunket event planned
Dunk It For Plunket event planned
Rakaia Plunket is hosting a 'Dunk it for Plunket' morning tea as part of a nationwide fundraiser supported by Arnott’s biscuits.
Plenty of potential for large property with rich history
Plenty of potential for large property with rich history
A 4.125 hectare property on the outskirts of Ashburton that has been home to thousands of men and women over the years is going under the hammer.
‘Disappointing’: Concerns over meagre Ashburton vaccinations
‘Disappointing’: Concerns over meagre Ashburton vaccinations
An Ashburton councillor says "disappointingly" low vaccination numbers, particularly among older age groups, is leaving the community vulnerable.
Ashburton officially drops 'Whatever it takes'
'Constantly under ridicule': Ashburton officially ditches 'Whatever it takes' slogan
Ashburton's Mayor says the community doesn't want its famed slogan anymore - but won't stop locals coming up with an improved one.
Backing Mike from Ashburton
Tokyo Paralympics: Mum and dad cheer on Mike and the Wheel Blacks from Ashburton
Canterbury couple Tony and Christine Todd were watching on proudly as their son Mike rolled out for the Wheel Blacks at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Gifts in a box set to wow children at Christmas
Gifts in a box set to wow children at Christmas
Operation Christmas Child, which aims to give children in need a shoebox-sized box full of gifts, is calling out for more supporters in Canterbury.
Rugby boss' warning about helping pay for stadium
Rugby boss cautions against helping pay for Christchurch's new multimillion dollar stadium
Mid Canterbury rugby's boss has promised some terse conversations if money is poured into the planned Christchurch stadium at the expense of local developments.
Weapon used to demand cigarette on Ashburton street corner
Weapon used to demand cigarette on Ashburton street corner
Police are appealing to the public for information after an incident involving a weapon on an Ashburton street corner.
Men’s health important to Greg
New man in town bringing men’s health to the fore in Ashburton
Greg Dunne is new to Ashburton and wants to normalise counselling in the community.
Avalanche danger: Warning to stay off mountains
Avalanche danger: Warning to stay off mountains
People are being urged to stay away from several Canterbury mountains due to the high risk of avalanches over the next few days.
'We need to pay our bills': Ashburton nurses forced to work sick
'We need to pay our bills': Ashburton nurses forced to work sick
Upset Ashburton nurses have admitted coming to work sick to make ends meet, putting patients at risk in the process.
New European police vehicles hit the beat
New European police vehicles hit the beat in Canterbury
Police in Mid Canterbury have received their first new Czech-made Skoda stationwagon.
Samoan man's sister was a Dawn Raid officer
Brother of 'first Samoan policewoman in Christchurch' describes trauma of Dawn Raids
The brother of Christchurch's first Samoan policewoman has opened up about the trauma his family endured during the infamous Dawn Raids of the 1970s.
National MP faces off with climate-change deniers
'It's bulls**t': National MP faces wrath of climate-change deniers in Ashburton
A fiery clash between a National Party MP and an irate climate change cynic raised the temperature of an Ashburton public meeting on Monday.
Lotto winner watching Sevens while checking ticket
$5.3m Canterbury Lotto winner watching Sevens final while checking ticket
As the nation celebrated a gold medal win on Saturday night, a lucky woman from Canterbury was celebrating a win of her own after finding out she had won the Lotto jackpot of $5.3 million.