Canterbury native bird sanctuary gets green light
A project to bring native birds to a new sanctuary in Methven has taken another step forward.
Mid Canterbury
Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in accident
'His loss will be keenly felt': Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in tragic accident
A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic" cycling accident.
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Rugby club to celebrate 100-year milestone
Registrations from as far away as Australia and Canada have flown in for Hampstead Rugby Club’s centennial celebrations from July 4 to 6.
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Young ballet dancer's star rising overseas
Up-and-coming Canterbury ballet talent Tāmati Graham is home for about two months as he prepares for a second stint overseas.
SH1 crash caused power cut
SH1 crash caused power cut
Power was lost and three people were injured after two crashes on State Highway 1 in Canterbury last week.
Drowning fears at playground next to stormwater drain
Drowning fears at playground next to stormwater drain
An Ashburton man fears a child will drown at a Tinwald playground built metres from stormwater drainage.
Wiring cut in brazen theft
Wiring cut in brazen theft
Thieves cut the wiring to security lighting in the Ashburton Event Centre car park as they stole the venue’s van.
Apple venture taking off
Apple venture taking off on dairy farm paddocks
Coastal dairy farm paddocks in Canterbury are being transformed into a high-production orchard.
$65k fence for cemetery
$65k fence for cemetery
Wooden fencing is being installed along the Bremners Rd side of the Ashburton Cemetery for an estimated cost of $65,000.
Concerns Canterbury town will be 'overrun' with Airbnbs
Concerns Canterbury town will be 'overrun' with Airbnbs
A Methven resident fears an epidemic of Airbnb owners flouting the rules and over-running residential areas.
College sends students home after power outage
College sends students home after power outage
Ashburton College has closed for the day following a power outage.
Crash highlights poor roads
Crash highlights poor roads
A crash has highlighted the poor surface of some Mid Canterbury roads.
Call for bakers to donate to annual appeal
Call for bakers to donate to annual appeal
The aroma of freshly baked cookies, slices, cakes, loaves and muffins will be wafting through the kitchens of many caring Cantabrians as they prepare for Bake My Day.
Jill finishes major chapter of her life
Jill finishes chapter of her life after 50 years
Ashburton library manager Jill Watson is preparing to wave a fond farewell after half a century of service.
High standard for photo competition - judge
High standard for photo competition - judge
Members of the Ashburton Photographic Society submitted a wide range of quality pics for their recent photojournalism competition.
Nimble needles create for others
Nimble needles create for others
Knitters will descend on Chertsey Cafe or Ashburton Public Library for World Knit in Public Day on June 14.
Camping ban reinforced
Camping ban reinforced at 'unique' Canterbury spot
A scenic Canterbury picnic spot will keep its camping ban, much to the disappointment of some locals.
Climbing wall open to the public
Climbing wall open to the public
The Methven Community Climbing Wall is now open to the public on Thursday nights.
Red tape delays cheap fuel
Red tape delays cheap fuel in Canterbury town
Waitomo Group plans on disrupting Ashburton’s fuel market by selling cheaper petrol but the company may be delayed by a "frustrating" consent process.
Calling all talented performers
Calling all talented performers
The Hakatere Multi Cultural Council is calling for Mid Cantabrians to showcase their talents at its Multicultural Talent Show.