Food delivery app launched in Ashburton
Food delivery app launched in Ashburton
On-demand food delivery service DoorDash is expanding into 10 more locations across NZ, including Ashburton, Oamaru and Wānaka.
Susan Sandys
Record rolls at Canterbury high schools
Record rolls at Canterbury high schools
Mid Canterbury high schools have started the year off with a record number of students.
Housing development for over-60s planned
Housing development for over-60s planned
Haven Housing has applied for resource consent to build a 10-unit housing complex for over-60s in Canterbury.
High school rolls hit record highs
High school rolls hit record highs
Mid Canterbury high schools have started the year off with a record number of students.
Residents lobby to retain lower speed limit following Rakaia crash
Residents lobby to retain lower speed limit following Rakaia crash
Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes was at his Mobil service station when he heard the terrible sound of a campervan and a milk tanker colliding.
Crash highlights speed risk
SH1 crash involving campervan and tanker highlights speed risk
Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Tyrone Burrowes was at his Mobil service station when he heard the terrible sound of a campervan and a milk tanker colliding.
Dead wallaby dumped in street
Dead wallaby dumped in street by person in 'dark clothing'
A dead wallaby which was mysteriously dumped on a Canterbury street bench was dragged there by someone who drove to the site in a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
Farm shed destroyed in blaze
Farm shed destroyed in blaze
A three-bay shed on a Canterbury farm has been destroyed by fire.
Change of guard after 55 years at fire station
Change of guard after 55 years at fire station
Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade’s long-serving chief will retire from the role on Saturday.
Using the power of flowers to do good
Using the power of flowers to do good
A flower traditionally associated with strength, power and integrity is working its wonders in a Canterbury town.
Teen rape victim deals with long-lasting trauma
'Determined to be a survivor, not a victim'
A first-year university student from Canterbury who was raped and strangled by an American man she was dating has been dealing with the trauma of the violent attack.
First-term MP ‘excited’ for new portfolios
First-term MP ‘excited’ for new portfolios
James Meager’s star is rising as he goes from a first-term MP to a minister with three portfolios.
Dangerous potholes still not repaired
Dangerous potholes still not repaired
A resident says the potholes in Tinwald pose a risk to motorists and have not been repaired despite his complaints.
Plans for old council building a mystery
Russian businessman's plans for former council building a mystery
Russian businessman Alexandre Germanovitch is keeping his plans for the old Ashburton District Council building, which he recently bought for $2.3m, under wraps for now.
Get on your bike for a good cause
Get on your bike for a good cause
Adventure and fun await Canterbury cyclist David Keeley as he prepares for the 21st Central South Island Charity Bike Ride.
Delays coming on highway north of Timaru
Delays coming on highway north of Timaru
Motorists using State Highway 1 between Timaru and Rakaia will need to plan for delays from Friday as resealing work gets under way.
Road works to cause delays on SH1
Road works to cause delays on SH1
Motorists using State Highway 1 between Rakaia and Timaru will need to plan for delays from Friday as resealing work gets underway.
Medical centres deal with more abuse
Canterbury medical centres dealing with more abuse
Staff at a Canterbury medical centre are seeing an increase in verbally abusive behaviour from patients - and the clinical director fears they "will have no choice but to close" if it continues.
Medical centres deal with more abuse
Canterbury medical centres dealing with more abusive patients
Staff at a Canterbury medical centre are seeing an increase in verbally abusive behaviour from patients - and the clinical director fears they "will have no choice but to close" if it continues.
Dinosaur assistants wanted
Dinosaur assistants wanted
The most fearsome creatures to ever walk the earth have arrived at Ashburton Domain.