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.
Mid Canterbury
'Magic' Mazdas raise money for charity
'Magic to drive': Canterbury man puts limited edition Mazda MX5s on show
Two Canterbury-owned limited edition, merlot-coloured Mazda MX5 convertibles were put on show to help raise money for the Cancer Society.
Man loses court case over $40 parking fine
Selwyn man loses court case over $40 parking fine
A Rolleston man is claiming a moral victory after losing his battle against Selwyn District Council to have a parking ticket waived.
Tributes for top Canterbury shearing judge
Tributes for top Canterbury shearing judge
Tributes have flown in for Canterbury shearing stalwart Robert ‘Rabbit’ McLaren who passed away suddenly at home.
New apple variety to be planted in Canterbury
Joli good: New apple variety to be planted in Canterbury
New Zealand fruit and vegetable giant T&G has set in motion the first commercial planting of Joli branded apples in Canterbury backed by superannuation funds.
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.
Green bin rollout to go ahead
Green bin rollout to go ahead despite Govt policy change
If the district council no longer has to, will Ashburton still roll out its green waste bins?
Warning signs wouldn't have prevented river death - councillor
Warning signs wouldn't have prevented river death - councillor
A local councillor says better signage would not have prevented the death of a woman on a quad bike at a Canterbury river mouth on Saturday.
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.
Social media influencers paid to boost tourism
Canterbury council pays social media influencers $7k to boost tourism
Ashburton District Council is paying social media influencers to show off the area as part of its promotion strategy.
School drops pounamu pass rule
Ashburton school drops pounamu pass rule
Ashburton Intermediate School has dropped a rule requiring students to get a uniform pass to wear pounamu at school.
Three injured in Rakaia crash
Three injured in Rakaia crash
Three people have been injured in a crash on State Highway 1 in Rakaia.
Disappointment over speed limit reversal
'Saving seconds over safety': Disappointment over Rakaia speed limit reversal
The Rakaia community is disappointed the lower speed limit they fought for along SH1 through the town will soon be reversed.
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.
Plunket clothing bins disappearing
Plunket clothing bins disappearing
A vital source of income for Plunket has ended with the removal of three clothing bins in Ashburton.
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.
Bumper summer for Methven hot pools
Bumper summer for Methven hot pools
Canterbury swimmers are flocking to Methven's hot pools as the chilly and wet summer makes outdoor pools less appealing.
Thoroughbred fetches record $2.4m
Canterbury-raised thoroughbred fetches record $2.4m
A Christchurch buyer has paid the highest price for a filly ever sold in NZ.