'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.
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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.
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.
Homeowner blindsided by tree cost-cutting
Homeowner blindsided by council’s tree cost-cutting
The local council says it will no longer help a Canterbury woman maintain the huge California Redwood tree that towers over her property.
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.
Mid-summer snowfall blankets skifield
Mid-summer snowfall blankets Canterbury skifield
Mount Hutt skifield has been blanketed with snow after a chilly blast blew through on Monday morning.
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.
Russian businessman buys old council building
Russian businessman buys old Canterbury council building for $2.3m
A Russian businessman is the new owner of the former Ashburton District Council building.
Canterbury’s water leadership facing shake-up
Canterbury’s water leadership facing shake-up
The axe is hanging over Canterbury’s 10 water zone committees, which have helped manage local water resources for over 10 years.
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.
Talented Zonta artists' work on display
Talented Zonta artists' work on display
The artists who have made the finals of the Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards will share their creations with the public at an upcoming exhibition.
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.