Police seek witnesses of fatal Canterbury collision
Police seek witnesses of fatal Canterbury collision
Police investigating a fatal crash near Ashburton last week are seeking witnesses to the collision.
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Meat the Need co-founder made leap of faith
Meat the Need co-founder made leap of faith
The co-founder of a Canterbury charity that supplied four months’ worth of meat to South Island foodbanks during the lockdown says starting a new career path can sometimes be about taking a leap of faith.
Bunnings confirms seven stores to close
Bunnings confirms seven stores to close
Bunnings has confirmed it will close stores in Ashburton and Rangiora by the end of the month.
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Farmers supply mince to local foodbanks
Meat the Need founders Siobhan O’Malley and Wayne Langford have helped supply months’ worth of meat to foodbanks across Canterbury and the South Island.
Whirlwind few months for bike shop owners
Whirlwind few months for bike shop owners
It’s been a whirlwind few months for Canterbury bike shop owners Paul and Monique Brake who are currently riding a wave of cycling resurgence.
A&P Show will go on in Ashburton, for now
A&P Show will go on in Ashburton, for now
Organisers of the Ashburton A&P Show are ploughing ahead with planning for an annual show but keeping the budget in mind.
Teen in court accused of dangerous driving causing death
Teen in court accused of dangerous driving causing death
A teenage driver has appeared in court accused of dangerous driving which led to the death of two sisters who were passengers in his car when it crashed on the Port Hills.
All Blacks-in-training await whistle
All Blacks-in-training await whistle
Rugby mad mini-All-Blacks-in-training Jesse, Louie and Flynn Ross cannot wait for the season to kick off again.
Blues skies and stunning views over Canterbury
Blues skies and stunning views over Canterbury
Methven hot air balloon operator Graeme Church reckons the views of the Canterbury Plains, foothills and mountains at 6000 feet (1829m) are hard to beat on a good day.
One dead after crash near Ashburton
One dead after crash near Ashburton
One person died in a serious crash near Ashburton yesterday evening.
Ashburton man cycles 73km for 73rd birthday
Ashburton man cycles 73km for 73rd birthday
Tony Todd celebrated his 73rd birthday last week by cycling 73km around Ashburton, raising more than $6800 for Hospice Mid Canterbury.
Police appeal for help after teenage girl assaulted
Police appeal for help after teenage girl assaulted
Police are appealing for help from the public after a teenage girl was assaulted in Ashburton.
Bad recyclers: Nappies, food waste costs ratepayers
Bad recyclers: Nappies, food waste costs ratepayers
Disposable nappies, food and green waste being put in recycling bins is causing a headache for one Canterbury district council.
Lifestyle change for hard-working Canterbury baker
Lifestyle change for hard-working Canterbury baker
The Covid-19 lockdown has given Canterbury baker Matt Harvey a new lease on life.
Medical centre move delayed by Covid-19
Medical centre move delayed by Covid-19
Sealy Street Medical Centre has been delayed moving to new premises in the Eastfield precinct because of Covid-19.
Blast from the past sparks happy memories for old boy
Blast from the past sparks happy memories for old boy
A graduation photograph taken nearly 50 years ago has sparked some happy memories for one Cantabrian.
Canterbury pensioner set to ride 73km on 73rd birthday
Canterbury pensioner set to ride 73km on 73rd birthday
A Canterbury grandfather is channeling Captain Tom as he prepares to cycle 73km for his upcoming 73rd birthday to raise money for the hospice charity.
Support flying in for SPCA skydiving fundraiser
Support flying in for SPCA skydiving fundraiser
The SPCA has received an "unprecedented" number of early sign-ups for its Jump to the Rescue skydiving fundraiser.
Winz gunman threatens legal action to move prisons
Winz gunman threatens legal action to move prisons
The man convicted of the Work and Income slayings in Ashburton is threatening legal action to move prisons, claiming that Corrections bosses aren't letting him properly prepare his appeal case.
Ski town’s beds ready
Ski town’s beds ready
Methven accommodation providers are struggling and allowing inter-regional travel under Alert Level 2 will help get things rolling again, says Methven Community Board chairman Dan McLaughlin.