New pipes may boost subdivision developments
A plan to extend water services in Ashburton offers an "opportunity" to connect homes to the town's water supply and build new subdivisions.
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New supermarket on track to be finished in July
New supermarket on track to be finished in July
Owners Gaylene and Paul Thompson are counting down the days until their new FreshChoice supermarket opens in Tinwald.
Canterbury Lotto player wins $333k
Canterbury Lotto player wins $333k
A lucky Ashburton Lotto player has won $333,333 in Wednesday night's Lotto draw, while someone from Christchurch claimed $26,887.
Second bridge signed off
Second Ashburton bridge signed off
An agreement is now in place to manage the construction of the second Ashburton bridge and connecting road as one project.
Hercules on public display
'Charles' the retired Hercules on display in Wigram
Members of the public will be to explore the retired C-130H Hercules (NZ7001), affectionately known by RNZAF personnel as Charles, at the Air Force Museum of NZ.
Grateful for a second chance at life
'I realised how much stress I was under': Grateful for a second chance at life
The chances of surviving cardiac arrest are just 11 per cent, the latest data shows, so 66-year-old Cantabrian David Bishop counts himself among the lucky ones.
Comedy night to raise money for rowing club
'Something light-hearted': Comedy night to raise money for rowing club
Three amateur Canterbury comedians are putting aside their day jobs to join forces in a bid to raise money for a good cause on Saturday night.
Council defends Lake Hood closure
Canterbury council defends Lake Hood closure
Ashburton District Council chief executive Hamish Riach has defended the decision to close Lake Hood.
Canal delivers big boost to Canterbury economy
Canal delivers big boost to Canterbury economy
Described as the lifeblood of Mid Canterbury, the Rangitata Diversion Race adds millions of dollars to the Canterbury economy each year, a new study shows.
South Island to get a taste of winter
South Island to get a taste of winter
Cantabrians may be in for a taste of winter weather tomorrow, with strong winds, heavy rain and cooler temperatures in the forecast.
Greenpeace takes aim at ECan over water testing
Greenpeace takes aim at ECan over water testing
Greenpeace is offering free drinking water nitrate testing in Mid Canterbury after ECan decided against rolling out its own free tests.
The day a strange metal sphere fell from space
'Really bizarre': The day a strange metal sphere fell from space in Canterbury
Exactly 53 years ago, a ball of fire with a long tail was seen falling from the sky in Canterbury. Soon after it appeared a strange metal sphere was found in a field near Ashburton.
Truck drivers to gather for reunion
Restored vehicles to feature at Canterbury truck driver reunion
Former drivers and past employees of a Canterbury trucking firm will swap stories about life on the road at a reunion lunch on Saturday.
Pay to pee trial proposed in Canterbury town
Pay to pee trial proposed in Canterbury town
Pay to use loos have been floated as a solution to combat the increasing vandalism of public toilets across Mid Canterbury.
Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
Poisoned from swimming in Canterbury lake
A person has been poisoned by bacteria after swimming in an infested Canterbury lake.
World champs beckon for bagpiper
World champs beckon for bagpiper
Ashburton's Harrison Doak was about eight when he started learning to play the bagpipes with his grandfather, the late Peter Doak, and at the time he said it felt like a chore.
Driver, passenger lucky to escape crash without serious injuries
Driver, passenger lucky to escape crash without serious injuries
The driver and passenger of a car that hit a stock truck while overtaking it in Canterbury on Thursday were lucky not to be seriously injured, say firefighters.
Swimmer poisoned by algae
Swimmer poisoned by algae in Canterbury lake
A swimmer has fallen ill after being exposed to cyanobacteria in Canterbury's Lake Hood prior to a health warning being issued.
A life changed forever
A life changed forever
Suzanne Broomhall, 71, was seriously injured in a horrific crash as she and her son were on their way to Christchurch in the St John health shuttle.
Bladers ready for battle
Bladers ready for battle
Beybladers young and old are preparing for battle this weekend in downtown Ashburton.