Students smash fundraising target
Students smash fundraising target
A group of Ashburton College student leaders were overwhelmed with the support they received while raising money for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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New grocery shop for town
Grocery clearance store to open another shop in Canterbury
Savemore is opening a new grocery clearance store in Ashburton in early May.
Iconic second-hand shop to close
Iconic second-hand shop to close
A Canterbury second-hand shop is set to close after more than 20 years in business.
Canterbury pilots claim titles
Canterbury pilots claim titles
Several Canterbury pilots have won national formation titles in the 2024 Flying New Zealand National Championships.
Handbags galore for Love Grace appeal
Handbags galore donated to Love Grace appeal
Cantabrians have donated handbags of all shapes, colours and sizes to the Love Grace appeal.
Lanza takes flight
Lanza the LandSAR dog takes flight
Rakaia Land Search and Rescue dogs Lanza and Buck were winched into a large military helicopter as part of their training.
Outcry over dying fish forces ECan to do U-turn
Outcry over dying fish forces ECan to do U-turn
Farmers and concerned locals have been contacting ECan for weeks to raise concerns about the fish, eels and freshwater crayfish living in Greenstreet Creek.
Fashion show helps education trust
Fashion show featuring Harold the giraffe raises money for education trust
Harold the giraffe escorted models down the catwalk to help raise $1800 for the Life Education Trust Mid and South Canterbury.
National rodeo set to draw big crowd to Methven
National rodeo set to draw big crowd to Methven
About 6000 spectators and 70 competitors are expected at the premier national rodeo finals in Methven on Saturday.
Damage to public toilets assessed after fire
Damage to public toilets assessed after fire
Rakaia’s public toilets have limited services following a suspected arson.
New diving platform for Lake Hood
New diving platform for Lake Hood
People will soon be jumping at the chance to dive into Lake Hood.
Increasing number of stray canines
Increasing number of stray canines in Mid Canterbury
Ashburton District Council is seeking homes for seven dogs in its pound - the most it has ever had at one time.
Colourful show helps teacher
Pupils' colourful show helps teacher living with rare disease
Pupils from Tinwald School raised $584 for Rare Disease Day by wearing bright-coloured clothing to class.
Act of cruelty leaves Toby the tabby in pain
Act of cruelty leaves Toby the tabby in pain
A friendly Ashburton cat was in pain and refused to eat for two days after someone tied a ribbon tightly around his neck and cut his whiskers.
Vintage day at the Wheat and Wheels Rally
Vintage day at the Wheat and Wheels Rally
Three hectares of milling wheat is growing in readiness for harvesting by vintage and modern machinery at the upcoming Wheat and Wheels Rally on April 6-7.
Centenarian uses bridge to stay youthful
Centenarian uses bridge to stay youthful
Canterbury centenarian Edna Segers believes her passion for bridge has helped keep her young and healthy.
Ashburton's Chinese market garden settlement opens
Ashburton's Chinese market garden settlement opens
After 16 years, the former site of Ashburton's Chinese market garden settlement has finally opened as a community heritage park.
Junior farmers claim third title
Junior farmers claim third title in a row
Unbeatable Mount Hutt College duo James Clark and Jack Foster have won the Aorangi FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year title for the third year in a row.
Time restrictions for 30km/h school speed zones
Time restrictions for 30km/h school speed zones
The 30km/h speed limits around Ashburton’s schools are to become time-restricted - but only after new laws kick in.
Aftershocks in Canterbury following 5.1 magnitude quake
Aftershocks in Canterbury following 5.1 magnitude quake
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Canterbury last night, with 4699 people reporting the sharp jolt.