Low flows, heat encourage growth of toxic algae
Low flows, heat encourage growth of toxic algae
A long period of low flows and high summer temperatures have resulted in the widespread growth of cyanobacteria mats in the Ashburton River.
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Canterbury good Samaritan collecting shoes for children
Canterbury good Samaritan collecting shoes for children
A Canterbury woman has put out a call for sneakers and other sport-specific shoes like football boots after seeing students on school camp with poor footwear.
'If I can do it, anyone can'
'If I can do it, anyone can': Disabled Canterbury 20yo launches real-fruit ice-cream hut
An intellectually disabled 20-year-old born without a left hand is bringing hope to his Canterbury family by starting an ice-cream hut he's dubbed Happy Sundaes.
Motorcyclists kick bad habits to the kerb
Motorcyclists kick bad habits to the kerb
Motorcycle owners have been brushing up on their riding skills and knowledge at a training day held in Ashburton.
Health warnings after toxic algae discovered in Ashburton River
Health warnings after toxic algae discovered in Ashburton River
A health warning has been issued for the Ashburton River.
Health battle for car club stalwart
Health battle for car club stalwart
An inflammatory lung disease won't stop Ashburton Car Club president Shayne Adams' from helping to organise the AutoSparks Street Sprints in May.
Red mini memories form part of public mural
Red mini memories form part of public mural
A Canterbury artist rekindled memories of her early driving days while painting a red mini on a Chorus communications cabinet.
Airlifted to safety after being swept down river
Man airlifted to safety after being swept 100m down Rakaia River
A man who was swept 100m down the Rakaia River today will be thanking his lucky stars after being airlifted to safety.
$17m screen to protect river fish
$17m screen to protect fish stocks in Canterbury river
A giant state-of-the-art fish screen near the Rangitata River will be finished soon as part of a $17.2 million project to protect salmon, trout and native fish.
Heritage plaque for Methven building
Historical significance of Methven’s oldest building recognised
Methven’s oldest surviving building has received a blue heritage plaque to mark its importance to the area's history.
10 new teachers on board at Ashburton College; 1270 students
10 new teachers on board at Ashburton College; 1270 students
Ashburton College will start the new school year with a roll of 1270 students and 10 new teachers.
Bite festival brings flavours of the world to Ashburton
Bite festival brings flavours of the world to Ashburton
Food stalls and tempting culinary delights from around the world will be available at Multi Cultural Bite in the Ashburton Domain on Saturday.
Motoring beauty up for auction
'Remarkedly quite comfortable': 1908 De Dion Bouton vintage car up for auction in Methven
Peter Lynn’s beloved 1908 De Dion Bouton vintage car is going under the hammer at a vintage wheels and motors auction in Methven next month.
Trojan’s arrival draws a crowd at Ashburton airfield
Trojan’s arrival draws a crowd at Ashburton airfield
Aviation enthusiasts were drawn to Ashburton Airport last week for the long-awaited arrival of a T28 Trojan aircraft.
Canterbury church selling its rimu pews
Canterbury church selling its rimu pews
Fancy getting your hands on an old rimu church pew?
Classic Darracq restored to immaculate best
Classic Darracq restored to immaculate best
Canterbury man Gavin Hunt’s restored 1903 Darracq represented state-of-the-art technology in its day and is still an eye-catcher.
Research paper shows extent of coastal erosion in Canterbury
Research paper shows extent of coastal erosion in Canterbury
Scientists using drones and satellite images have found gullies up to 30m in length developing in less than a week along a stretch of Canterbury coastline.
Off-road affair to help Mt Somers Walkway Society
Off-road affair to help Mt Somers Walkway Society
A 4WD safari into the high country on Valentine’s Day aims to generate some love for the Mt Somers Walkway Society.
Past recalled for Burnetts Motors Ltd
Past recalled for Burnetts Motors Ltd
Retired farmer and former mechanic Les Nell started working after school for Burnetts Motors Ltd in 1952. He was 13 years old and started in the workshop of Ashburton Implement Services (AIS).
Script ends for video store
Script ends for Canterbury United Video store
The credits are rolling for one of the last remaining United Video stores in NZ as it finally closes its doors in Ashburton.
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