Rowers dig deep to make finals at SI championships
Ashburton rowers have performed well at the South Island Rowing Championships, with a big number making A and B finals.
Held at Lake Ruataniwha over...
Undercover work refreshes cenotaph
By Toni Williams
Lichen, moss, mould and other bacteria are being pain-stakingly removed by hand from the decades-old cenotaph in downtown Ashburton.
Cleaning work on the...
MSA boss excited about future
By Mick Jensen
Zimbabwean-born Stuart Geddes brings plenty of international hotel management and hospitality experience into his role as the new general manager of the...
Multisporters click in new kayak club
The biggest contingent of Mid Canterbury multisporters for some years will head to Kumara for the start of the iconic Coast to Coast this...
Bella, Molly rule the canine world
Bella is the most popular dog's name in the Ashburton district, closely followed by Molly.
There are around 6230 registered dogs in the district, though...
Grand plan for school rugby
By Linda Clarke
Twenty young rugby players were putting in the hard yards at Ashburton College last weekend as an ambitious plan to rebuild secondary...
Fanatics flock to kite central
By Toni Williams
A group of international kite enthusiasts travelling the country converged at the weekend on Ashburton, considered the global Mecca for kite flyers.
Their...
Artist paints from heart
By Mick Jensen
A flashback 19 years ago and the sight of a woman beaten black and blue by her father is heavily influencing a...
Alan gives 100th blood donation
By Mick Jensen
Alan Huband has notched up his 100th blood donation and the New Zealand Blood Service has presented him with a framed print...
Tasty offerings on menu at Bite
By Mick Jensen
There are some tasty, traditional dishes on offer at Waitangi Day's Multi Cultural Bite event in Ashburton.
The bite size portions will feature...
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