Boughs, bluebells, history galore
The garden at historic Terrace Station near Hororata has surprises at every turn - a view through a clipped hedge, boughs of great trees,...
Christian school eyes secondary expansion
By Toni Williams
Ashburton Christian School is looking to set up a formal enrolment scheme and expand to include a high school.
If approved the school,...
Deer milkers see bright future
By Toni Williams
A lot of research and development has gone into the deer milking operation at Mt Somers, but now decisions need to be...
Salvation Army closes Ashburton centre
By Mick Jensen
It's the end of an era for Ashburton Salvation Army's employment and education centre, with the doors to close permanently tomorrow.
The Salvation...
Dorie, the little school that could
By John Keast
The roll of Dorie School once slid to 11.
More than 20 years ago, it was in danger of closing.
There is no danger...
Youth MP inspired by Bennett
By Toni Williams
Rangitata Youth MP Phoebe Scarsbrook has been inspired to continue in politics after meeting National Party deputy leader Paula Bennett.
Ms Bennett was...
Gold honour for WI’s Mavis
By Toni Williams
A lifetime helping others in her community, and beyond, has led to Mid Canterbury Federation of Women's Institutes president Mavis Wilkins being...
Farmers facing tough times, says new Fed leader
By Toni Williams
Farmers are facing some of the toughest times in the industry since the 1980s, says new Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury provincial president...
Flowers, gifts for decades of service
Russell Anstiss was diagnosed with a hearing impairment 30 years ago.
He began thinking about how he could use his experience to help others.
That came...
65 years together, by George
By Toni Williams
Ursula and George Crack donned wedding attire in front of family to celebrate the nuptials they made 65 years ago.
The celebrant was...
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