Surrounded by friends, family and good music, Eileen Greenwood turned 102 this week.

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Our news, online, all the time.27 Jun 2025 • 1 min read A cultural first for Longbeach Longbeach School students at the school's very first Matariki event. Front row, Annabel George (left), Fergus ...

“Finding solace in a glass pipe" A judge apprehensively hopes a Netherby man can “shake methamphetamine” before it consumes him. Zack Scott, 31, was charged with possessing an offensive weapon, a ...

The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to ratepayers. The recycled rubber ...

Canterbury ratepayers are facing a 5.8% rates hike from the regional council. Environment Canterbury approved its 2025/26 annual plan at a council meeting on Wednesday, June 25, confirming an average ...

It was a jam-packed night for Mid Canterbury Netball’s ACL Premier competition teams last week. Celtic Auric Electrical A and Mt Somers Victory Lime A continue to be hard to beat after both picked up ...

Proud faces and heartfelt performances wherever you looked. That was the scene of the third and final night of the annual Heartland Bank Music Festival in Ashburton last week. Under the direction of ...

A new government initiative aims to give farmers more power over their power. The Solar on Farms package was announced last week by Minister for energy Simon Watts. “Kiwi farmers have a long history ...

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An Ashburton District councillor wants a sharper focus on CCTV to deter crime and catch criminals. Councillor Phill Hooper said there is a need for the council to invest in security cameras, it just ...

Our news, online, all the time.30 May 2025 • 1 min read Hot pools, cool vibes Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa ties into the wellness vibe that Methven has. It’s a perfect place to visit for a holiday, ...