Sports hall gifted to council
Sports hall gifted to council
The Ashburton Sports Hall has been gifted to the district council, which is now looking to assess future options for the building, including the possibility of selling it.
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Team effort to complete solar panel project
Team effort to complete solar panel project
Ashburton’s largest-ever central business district solar panel installation has been completed.
Award-winning art work on display
Award-winning art work on display
Two Christchurch artists took out the top prizes at the Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards.
Hair and beard to go for fundraiser
'I am making the most of life': Cancer sufferer's hair and beard to go for fundraiser
Canterbury pensioner Carl Petersen will soon be sporting a new look after his hair and beard are shaved off for the first time in 40 years to raise money for people living with blood cancer.
Council to stop funding swim team
Council to stop funding swim team
The Ashburton District Council has voted to stop funding the EA Networks Centre swim squad by June 28, with an "external provider" set to step in.
Snake the lost penguin released
Snake the lost penguin released back into the wild
After fattening up for the past month, Snake the rare erect crested penguin found alone and hungry on a Canterbury beach last month, has been released back into the wild.
People power saves NZ Post service
People power saves NZ Post service
The retail post service at an Ashburton pharmacy, which was set to close as part of a nationwide restructure, has been saved by a residents' petition.
Car club ready to host championship
Car club ready to host championship
Ashburton Car Club members will host the MotorSport New Zealand ClubSport Championship this weekend.
Bridge safety concerns in spotlight after pupil hit by car
Bridge safety concerns in spotlight after pupil hit by car
A recent incident involving a Canterbury school pupil being hit by a car has raised concerns about traffic once Ashburton's second bridge opens.
Farmer may abandon peas for livestock
Methven farmer may abandon peas for livestock if Wattie's factories close
Wattie's growers like Methven farmer Hamish Marr are reeling following the company's announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.
Tasman brings cheaper fuel to town
Tasman brings cheaper fuel to Canterbury town
Tasman Fuels is up and operating in Ashburton, bringing competition to the market.
What the weka?
What the weka? Flightless bird spotted on Canterbury street corner
A bird not usually found in Canterbury was spotted in Tinwald on Tuesday - and no one is sure how it got there or where it came from.
Iconic piece of property for sale
Iconic piece of property for sale
A prominent property in Methven that used to be a maternity hospital and operated as a retirement home is now on the market.
RSA women’s section reopens
RSA women’s section reopens
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association women’s section has come out of recess in Ashburton.
'Resilient little' lizards moved for bridge project
'Resilient little' lizards moved for bridge project
More than 70 southern grass skinks are settling into their new digs after being moved out of the pathway of Ashburton’s second bridge project.
Reimbursement not ruled out for defacing statue
Reimbursement not ruled out for defacing Rakaia salmon statue
Greenpeace has not ruled out reimbursing ratepayers for defacing Rakaia’s giant salmon statue last month.
Young actor's TV role a big opportunity
'Super proud': Young actor's TV role a big opportunity
A performing arts student from Canterbury hopes a 20-line appearance on NZ’s longest-running soap will help launch her acting career.
Toxic chemical detected at school identified
Highly toxic chemical detected at school identified
The toxic chemical detected at an Ashburton school which led to four people being taken to hospital has been identified as hydrogen cyanide.
Builder avoids jail time for killing hunter
Canterbury builder avoids jail time after he shot and killed hunter on Stewart Island
The family of a young man shot and killed by a 39-year-old Canterbury hunter on Stewart Island last year say his failure to identify his target has left them facing a "lifetime of hell".
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