Police seize $200k in cash, drugs and firearms
Police seize $200k in cash, drugs and firearms
Two men have been charged after Canterbury police seized a "significant quantity of firearms, drugs and cash" during a raid in Ashburton.
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A&P association members mourn past president
'Great mate to a lot of people': A&P association members mourn past president
Ashburton A&P Association members have paid tribute to immediate past president Victor Schikker who died after falling at the Staveley ice rink.
Firefighter looks back on 25 years of service
Gold Star honour: Firefighter looks back on 25 years of service
As he marks 25 years of service, Canterbury volunteer firefighter Simon Harwood's thoughts turn to battling one of the largest wildfires NZ has ever seen.
Bollards to be removed at picnic spot
Bollards to be removed at Canterbury picnic spot
Cars could once again be able to drive up to a popular Canterbury picnic spot and lookout - at least for now.
Number of Methven board members won't be reduced
Number of Methven board members won't be reduced
The Methven Community Board has successfully argued to remain at five elected members.
Push to break away from ECan
Campaign to break away from ECan
A group of farmers who want to break away from ECan are trying to convince district councils across Canterbury to amalgamate into some form of unitary authority.
Young musicians ready for 'big day out'
Young musicians ready for 'big day out' at Wolfbrook Arena
Hundreds of budding school musicians will perform at the Strum, Strike and Blow festival in Christchurch on Thursday.
67yo died after 'tragic accident' at ice rink
67-year-old died after 'tragic accident' at ice skating rink
Father-of-three Victor Schikker died after he fell and hit his head at a Canterbury ice skating rink on Friday.
Plan to share climbing wall with community
Plan to share climbing wall with community
Mount Hutt College has upgraded its indoor climbing wall and is looking at options for the community to enjoy the new facility.
Ashburton in middle of proposed boundary reshuffle
Ashburton in middle of proposed ECan boundary reshuffle
Ashburton is stuck in the middle as Environment Canterbury proposes a reshuffle of its constituency boundaries.
Family distraught over vitriol aimed at daughter
Father of national anthem singer opens up about distressing vitriol aimed at daughter
The stepfather of an anthem singer subjected to death threats and online abuse says there was nothing funny about a comedy show likening her to a murderer.
National anthem singer 'afraid for her life'
National anthem singer 'afraid for her life' after savage online attacks
Marla Kavanaugh cannot return to NZ because of the "hate and vitriol" that erupted following her performance of the national anthem at the All Blacks test in the US.
School productions under way
Students bring drama and comedy productions to the stage
Two Canterbury colleges are bringing their hilarious musical comedy and historical drama to the stage this week.
Rise in whooping cough cases
Big rise in whooping cough cases
The number of whooping cough cases in the Canterbury/West Coast area has doubled over the last month.
Handbags needed for charity auction
Handbags needed for charity auction
Handbags of all shapes and colours will be up for auction next month to support the work of White Ribbon in Mid Canterbury.
Memorialising the old freezing works
Memorialising the old freezing works
Seven years after a Canterbury freezing works closed and 370 people lost their jobs, a public display panel on the site's history has been unveiled.
Marking 50 years of riding joy
Marking 50 years of riding joy
For 50 years Mid Canterbury Riding for the Disabled has been making a difference in young people’s lives.
Who will stop Lake Camp from drying up?
Who will stop Lake Camp from drying up?
Ashburton district councillors will hold a workshop to decide what action may be taken to prevent Lake Camp from becoming little more than a puddle.
New library springs a leak
New library springs a leak
The buckets in Ashburton’s new library are not for playing with - nor are they part of an art installation.
Allegation of council inaction over dog complaints
Ombudsman to investigate alleged council inaction over dog barking complaints
Ashburton District Council’s claim the occupants of only one house have complained about a barking dog at a McDonald St address appears to be untrue.