A woman fed up with seeing near-misses is campaigning for State Highway 1 between Rolleston and Ashburton to be increased to four lanes. Rachel Gillard-Tew launched a petition this week calling on the ...

Surrounded by friends, family and good music, Eileen Greenwood turned 102 this week.

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Health New Zealand lifted its algal bloom health warning at Lake Hood. The popular man-made lake near Ashburton was issued the health warning on March 20. Recent water testing at Lake Hood has shown ...

Councillor Lynette Lovett will not seek re-election on the Ashburton District Council after taking her children's advice. Nominations for the local body elections open today (July 4). Lovett, a ...

A barrier fence will be added to a new playground in Ashburton after a resident raised fears about children playing right next to stormwater drainage pond. Ashburton District Council confirmed a ...

North Canterbury Hunt organiser Matt Bailey was surpised at the number of entries at this year's event - as the hunts popularity seems to continue to grow. Photo Claire Inkson. There were no tweed ...

The late Chris Allen has been recognised for his work in agriculture and conservation with a national award. The Ashburton farmer, who passed away following an accident last year, received the Rural ...

Our news, online, all the time.27 Jun 2025 • 1 min read A cultural first for Longbeach Longbeach School students at the school's very first Matariki event. Front row, Annabel George (left), Fergus ...

“Finding solace in a glass pipe" A judge apprehensively hopes a Netherby man can “shake methamphetamine” before it consumes him. Zack Scott, 31, was charged with possessing an offensive weapon, a ...

The Celtic Sea Snakes celebrated more than a win after their game against the Timaru Harlequins. They thumped the South Canterbury team 73 - 0, a bittersweet moment for Celtic player Amelia Aldridge ...

Our news, online, all the time.27 Jun 2025 • 1 min read Clash of the best Driver of Akatea (Tim Williams) (left) and Esmeralda (Gerard O’Reilly) (right), go head-to-head tonight at Addington.