Work on Ashburton’s new terraced 18-hole mini golf course gets underway this week. Mayor Neil Brown turned the sod in a digger on Tuesday, with contractors setting up on site this week to begin the ...

Environment Canterbury is refunding the Hekeao Hinds Water Enhancement Trust about $64,000 for not meeting statutory timeframes in handling its resource consents. The regional council confirmed a 50% ...

On the farm, winter has its own rhythm. Beneath the frost-covered paddocks and shorter days, there’s a sense of anticipation. We all know spring is coming. Lambing, calving, and the busiest stretch on ...

A popular camping spot with “million dollar views” in Mid Canterbury has been closed and blocked by bollards - infuriating locals.

Young farmers are the future of New Zealand agriculture, so each issue we shine a spotlight on a Young Farmer. Today we talk to Linda McKnight.

UPDATE 3.32pm: One person has died following an avalanche in the Arrowsmith Range area today. Police were notified of the avalanche at 12.25pm. One person was trapped in the avalanche and was in a ...

Leading female tennis players Holly-Jayne Feutz (left) and Tessa McCann will both be in action in Ashburton this weekend when Canterbury Tennis premier interclub comes to town. PHOTO SUPPLIED.

Ashburton residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to scenic walks in the district. Sharon Davis has compiled a list of short and easy walks for the holidays. The first of our two-part local ...

Ashburton's Anita Smith completed the Back to Base Challenge and was the highest fundraising individual in Mid Canterbury for the Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Helicopter. PHOTO JULIE MOFFETT ...

From our farm to fork feature Service Foods, one of New Zealand’s largest independent food distribution businesses, is a family success story like no other. The company’s roots lay in Christchurch, ...