Ashburton’s mayor is looking at potential fixes for Lake Hood's toxic algae problem, but the council has been warned there's "no magic wand or silver bullet”. The Ashburton District Council closed the ...

It was over in a flash, or should that be flush. Ashburton councillors voted not to build new toilets in the Ashburton Cemetery, without a single word of debate on Wednesday [APRIL 16]. The vote was ...

Melissa McCallum was shocked to discover a man had allegedly broken into her Tinwald home while she was out on Sunday afternoon.

With the success of last year's event, the Methven Lions Club will be holding its second farm machinery auction on May 9. Photo supplied. If it rolls, runs, or rattles into action, it's welcome at the ...

Commander Ben looking for Country Cup Championship points in Winton Cup today.

Mid Canterbury Tennis celebrates after winning the Browning Shield for the 12th year in a row.

Selsey Anne and Sam Ottley will be looking for four in a row at Addington on Easter Saturday.

Fight Fit Fitness Ashburton coach Ford "G.T.A" Gerbes with his shiny new belt and title.

Charlie Clark, 13 (left) and Leo Acland, 14, with their certificates after the Aorangi FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year competition ...

Brenda Leonard at the family boxing gym where Vince mentored Ashburton at-risk youth.