The axe still hangs above Balmoral Hall in Ashburton, but its dancers are at least relieved they have time to find a new venue. Read...

Ashburton’s dancers tiptoe around a looming eviction over a $1.3m repairs bill, or worse, for a hall. Read...

A group of school pupils suggested there was nothing to do for young people in Ashburton during a Youth Forum presentation to the mayor and councillors earlier this year. Read...

Construction is set to begin in 2026, though the cost has not been disclosed. Read...

Mid-South Canterbury District Manager Rob Hands says it’s too dry in the Mackenzie Basin and Ashburton Lakes to allow people to let off fireworks. Read...

Chris Allen died, aged 62, in a tragic accident on his Ashburton Forks farm on Monday. Read...

Chris Allen died, aged 62, in a tragic accident on his Ashburton Forks farm on Monday Read...

RNZ understands the well-known farming advocate died after being electrocuted while fixing a garage door on his property in Ashburton. Read...

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Selwyn district and Ashburton until 5.30pm. Read...

The long-awaited project will help reduce congestion along State Highway 1, where the existing bridge has had to close twice due to flooding in recent years, cutting the South Island off in the middle. Read...