A second person has been poisoned by the toxic algae in Lake Hood near Ashburton. National Public Health Service (NPHS) ...

Five men posing in Highland dress at Lagmhor Estate: (from left) Donald McLean, A. McKay, B. Norman, M. R. Lyon, McKay Jr.

Apr 2025 • 2 min read Council not alerted algae poisoning at Lake Hood A swimmer has fallen ill due to toxic algae blooms in ...

Pay to use loos have been floated as a solution to combat the increasing vandalism of public toilets across Mid Canterbury.

While Ashburton and Selwyn councils are recruiting for more employees, Timaru is proposing to dramatically slash staff numbers. Timaru District Council announced a major restructure last week, which ...

Nigel Hosking led MPs through the processing of iHemp at Hemp New Zealand's manufacturing plant in Ashburton.

Phill Hooper wants another term on the Ashburton District Council but doesn't feel ready to be Mayor. The first term ...

Ashburton college prefects Lily Zhen (left), Caitlin Collie, and Lilly George-Tarawa are among those who have spent the month of March cycling as they fundraise for Ronald McDonald House.

Travel between Ashburton and the Timaru District will be impacted throughout April due to work on a section of State Highway ...

Methven local Pete Wood has owned Ski Time for almost 40 years, and has decided it is time to sell up.

Philip Wareing with the Mercedes spraying truck painted gold to commemorate 50 years in business on display at the Methven ...