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My perpetual optimism has been challenged a lot earlier than usual this year as the prolonged wet looked to delay spring planting and dampen (more)

An Irrigation New Zealand training day in Ashburton last week gave participants a better idea how to get more crop for their drop. The (more)

Taking part in an Irrigation New Zealand irrigation operator and manager training day in Ashburton on Thursday were (from left), Morris (more)

Ten local lads are getting ready to put their egos aside, don their tallest stilettos and put their bodies on the line for the Ms Methven (more)

Lauriston School once again has a permanent principal at the helm, ready to tackle term four and beyond. After a term as acting principal, (more)

Acclaimed children’s author and performer, Craig Smith will be in Ashburton next week to perform a one-off school holiday show. The man (more)

Dear Winston, we’re sick of waiting. We’ve been waiting for almost a month now. You’ve had us on tenterhooks and seemingly (more)

i-SITE closure I personally think the council was very short-sighted closing the i-SITE. I think it was a tourist asset to the town, I (more)

My perpetual optimism has been challenged a lot earlier than usual this year as the prolonged wet looked to delay spring planting and dampen (more)

The bright idea of one Hinds resident saw the Hinds Domain festooned with fun and festivity on Sunday. Katherine King organised the town’s (more)

By Linda Clarke When Donna Harvey’s grandson Duke was born this last August, she ticked off a very important box. Four years ago, (more)

Since the tender age of 22, Janice McKay has been pushing the boundaries when it comes to business development. Unafraid to take risks, an (more)

This Thursday, October 12, marks the centenary of one of New Zealand’s darkest days at war. Not only one awful day, the Battle of (more)

Seven Ashburton District councillors and mayor Donna Favel have thumbed their noses at the keepers of Ashburton’s fire history. Last (more)

The 1960s was a decade of change and young people were rewriting the rules. Dance was a prime example. No longer was dance formal, (more)

Ten local lads are getting ready to put their egos aside, don their tallest stilettos and put their bodies on the line for the Ms Methven (more)

Commonsense has ruled the day and five of Ashburton’s rural communities are celebrating. Earlier this week those communities were looking (more)

If you want to give golf a go then three golf clubs in the Ashburton District are offering you a chance to have a game for just $10. Over (more)