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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.

New snow 'a gift from the gods'

New snow at Mt Hutt 'a gift from the gods'

Mt Hutt Ski Area had received more than 80cm of snow by Wednesday morning with drifts of up to 2m in places.

Rugby coach banned for 15 matches

Canterbury rugby coach banned for 15 matches after grabbing ref's shirt

A Canterbury rugby coach has been temporarily banned from coaching after being found guilty of grabbing a referee's shirt and using threatening words.

Deep concerns over shrinking lake

A photo of Lake Camp taken on July 21 showing the low lake level, with the boat ramp and pontoon...

Deep concerns for shrinking Canterbury lake

It has been a summer recreational mecca for over half a century - now families fear a Canterbury lake will be too dry to use this summer.

Former soldiers mark milestone

'Most awesome thing I have done in years': Former soldiers mark milestone

Memories of serving together came flooding back when former members of the Burnham-based 2nd/1st Battalion Royal NZ Infantry Regiment came together to mark a major milestone.

Mussels dying off as water level falls

Mussels dying off as water level falls at Canterbury lake

Record low water levels at Lake Heron have led to the dying off of freshwater mussels in the area, an ecologist says.

Big opportunity for young scientist

Ashburton College head student Tamsin Cartney's favourite subjects are biology and chemistry....

Big opportunity for young scientist

Budding Canterbury scientist Tamsin Cartney has arrived in England this week, ready to learn and be inspired at the London International Youth Science Forum.

Menacing classification upheld for dog that bit woman

The Canterbury owner of a dog classified as menacing has failed in his bid to get the classification overturned.

Speeding fines skyrocket in Rakaia

Police issued 41 speeding infringements in the first month of the new 50km/h speed zone through...

Speeding fines skyrocket in Rakaia

More speeding fines have been issued in Rakaia in a month than over the previous three years combined.

Fun events planned for farming families

Craig Wiggins is looking forward to the Farming Families events. Photo: Supplied

Fun events planned for farming families

Mid Canterbury families are being offered a variety of off-farm events and activities to help them connect with others.

Knitting up joy for mums and their babies

Alison Lawton with some of her creations. Photo: Supplied

Knitting up joy for mums and their babies

Alison Lawton, 80, has given more than 50 of her knitted toys to the Ashburton Hospital maternity ward for mums to take home for their babies.

70-year-old still playing hockey

Murray Bonnington was crucial in helping to raise funds for Ashburton's artificial hockey turf....

Life membership for 70-year-old who's still playing hockey

Tinwald Hockey Club stalwart Murray Bonnington has been awarded a life membership.

Time honoured role for town clock caretaker

Trevor Cullimore, 82, tinkering with the mechanisms of the Ashburton clock tower. Photo: Supplied

Time honoured role for town clock caretaker

Trevor Cullimore’s ear has been tuned in to the familiar chimes of Ashburton’s town clock since 1976.

Time capsule plan paused

Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum deputy director Danielle Campbell and archivist Connor Lysaght...

Time capsule plan paused

It is taking longer than expected to entomb a time capsule inside Ashburton's new library and civic centre building.

Doris' key to a long life

27 great-great grandchildren: Doris' key to a long life

If Doris Wakelin’s birthday cake has the right number of candles on it on Wednesday, the Ashburton fire brigade might need to be on standby.

Dog owner fights menacing classification

Canterbury dog owner fights menacing classification

The owner of a dog classed as menacing after it bit a woman has challenged the classification at an Ashburton District Council hearing.

National anthem honour for Marla

Marla Kavanaugh. Photo: Instagram / marlakavanaugh

National anthem honour for Marla

An international artist with a strong connection to Canterbury is set to sing the national anthem at the start of the All Blacks game on Saturday.

'I was mug enough to go along with it'

Brian Cherry with his phone and some of the Paysafecard vouchers the scammer told him to buy....

Warning to others after savings lost to scammer

An 81-year-old Canterbury man who lost his savings to a scammer says the perpetrator even called him a taxi to take him to the service stations to buy her Paysafecards.

Event company among finalists for national awards

Rí Rá Events directors Gary Manning (left) and Colm McGrath. PHOTO: JOANNE MCCLOY PHOTOGRAPHY

Event company among finalists for national awards

A Canterbury event management company is among the finalists at the prestigious New Zealand Events Association awards.

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