Fears for future of Methven creek
The Methven community is fighting to save Mt Harding Creek amid concerns it could dry up if they can’t continue to supplement the water flow through stockwater channels.
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Rubbish dumping peeves off residents
'The smell was absolutely revolting': Rubbish dumping peeves off residents
Illegal rubbish dumping in Canterbury has raised the ire of a town’s volunteer beautification group.
Knitter inspired to create 3D cathedral
Knitter inspired to create 3D cathedral
It took Margaret Williamson three years to handcraft her 3D Christ Church Cathedral model using fleece from the sheep raised in her yards.
Taste buds to travel the world
Taste buds to travel the world
If you want to explore exotic tastes from around the world, head to the Autumn Festival of Food Multi Cultural Bite at the Ashburton Domain on Saturday.
Roadshow to value your prized antiques
Get your prized antiques valued at Canterbury roadshow
Two professional appraisers will be available to value your vintage treasures at an Antiques Roadshow in Canterbury on Saturday.
'A builder’s house is a bit like a mechanic’s car'
Couple bid farewell to their dream home and its secret room
Canterbury couple Mike and June Steenson share their memories of building their dream home with a secret 'Annie’s Room' upstairs almost 50 years ago.
Plan to toughen up cat ownership rules
Plan to toughen up cat ownership rules
A Canterbury SPCA is backing a plan in the Ashburton district to investigate tougher rules around desexing and microchipping pet cats.
Beetlemania puts John in the limelight
Canterbury knobbled weevil: Rare bug discovery causes beetlemania
Retired Canterbury farmer John Evans has had to get used to being in the limelight after he discovered a thriving population of rare endangered knobbled weevils.
Castle snapped up for $705,499
Canterbury castle snapped up for $705,499
A futuristic-looking Canterbury castle has been sold to its new king and queen for just over $700,000.
First women's health expo in 17 years
First women's health expo in 17 years
The exquisite Trott’s Garden will be the setting for the first Lions Club of Ashburton women’s health expo in 17 years on March 2.
Bypass vs bridge: Ashburton’s 15-year transport saga
Bypass vs bridge: Ashburton’s 15-year transport saga
Ashburton's second bridge has been 15 years in the making.
MP bids farewell to Canterbury
List MP Jo Luxton bids farewell to Canterbury, moves to Gisborne
Former Rangitata MP Jo Luxton is moving to Gisborne to be based in the East Coast electorate.
Secret to a long marriage
65th wedding anniversary: Canterbury couple reveal secret to their long marriage
Sixty-five years ago John and Bev French spent the first night of their honeymoon at a hotel on Papanui Rd in Christchurch after stopping for a "feed of fish and chips".
Illegal rubbish blaze frustrates firefighters
Illegal rubbish blaze frustrates firefighters
The Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade was called out to an illegal rubbish fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Make Ashburton Great Again slogan ditched
Mayoral candidate ditches Make Ashburton Great Again slogan
Ashburton mayoral hopeful Jeff Ryan has ditched his Make Ashburton Great Again campaign slogan.
'Severe' thunderstorm warning issued
'Severe' thunderstorm warning for Canterbury
Canterbury has been warned to expect possibly severe thunderstorms and large hailstones from 2pm to 9pm on Wednesday.
Fund for elderly residents founded
Fund for Canterbury's elderly residents founded
As the number of older residents in Canterbury continues to grow, the Advance Ashburton Community Foundation has their back.
Adi takes over the consoles at Virtual & Retro
Adi takes over the consoles at Virtual & Retro
Adi Avnit has just taken over Canterbury virtual reality and e-sports arcade, Virtual & Retro.
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.
'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.