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Thanks from dog-bite victim's family

February 4, 2012
The young Ashburton victim of a dog attack is out of intensive care at Starship Hospital and his parents are optimistic he will make a full recovery.

Bigger classes plan stuns schools

By Daniel Henderson   February 4, 2012

The suggestion that increased class sizes deliver better educational outcomes contradicts all the best evidence from overseas, according to the principal of Netherby School, Andrew Leverton.

Mackenzie Centre is Cancer Society's new home

By Sue Newman   February 4, 2012

When the sale of Ashburton’s Mackenzie Centre is confirmed later this month, its use will change from one health support group to another.

Ashburton children victims of abuse

By Sue Newman   February 4, 2012

Last year 596 children in the Ashburton District were suspected victims of child abuse.

Waitangi on East a sellout

Today’s Waitangi on East event is a sellout.

Top golfers to grace Ashburton fairways

By Jonathan Leask  February 4, 2012

Top golfers from Australasia are about to walk the fairways of the Ashburton District.

Showjumping action

February 4, 2912

The New Zealand National Showjumping and Showhunter Championships is in its 17th year with the three days of action-packed jumping competition coming to McLean’s Island in Christchurch.

Watling bats on after tussle with truck

By Jonathan Leask   February 4, 2012

It is almost a miracle that Englishman Jimmy Watling is in New Zealand playing cricket, let alone still breathing.

Fasten your seat belts . . .

February 3, 2012

Rakaia farmer Matt Honeywell could be excused if he has not had his mind on the job this week as he has a big weekend of speedway ahead of him.

 

Mid Canterbury union watching the pennies carefully

By Jonathan Leask  February 3, 2012

Remaining in the Heartland Rugby competition may have saved Mid Canterbury from financial ruin.

Mt Hutt's Dave is moving on . . .

January 28, 2012

David Wilson and Mt Hutt Skifield have been partners for 11 years, but that partnership has ended, David's signed off as mountain manager and with his family is moving to Christchurch for a new life and new challenges. He shares with reporter SUE NEWMAN that 11-year mountain journey.

I've got my life back, says Peter

January 14, 2012

When Peter Reveley stood for the Ashburton District Council in 2004, he believed the council could be doing many things in a better and more frugal way. This week he resigned from the job and shared with reporter SUE NEWMAN his reasons for stepping out of the public spotlight.

Mt Potts' new owner in for the long haul

January 7, 2012

Mt Potts Station is an iconic property in the heart of Ashburton's back country. In recent times it has had several owners, but the latest of these, Russian Alex Germanovich, says he is here for the long haul.

Guardian reporter Sue Newman and freelance photographer Jacqui Beardsley went calling to find out his plans for the station and its future.

Jeanette's living life on the farm full steam ahead

December 31 2011

It's 10am, the men are in for morning tea.

Amanda in all her clowning glory

December 17 2011

Reporter AMANDA DURRY is well known for being a bit of a clown so when the opportunity came up to be an actual clown, it was almost too good to be true. She shares her story about the day in the life of an official fool.

US students impressed with dairy farm

February 2, 2012

A group of university students visiting from the United States and given a tour of a farm in Ashburton have left the country impressed.

Good practice effluent expo

February 2, 2012

The latest in dairy farming good practice and technology will be showcased at the inaugural Canterbury Effluent Expo in Christchurch on February 20.

Harvesting in full swing

February 2, 2012

Paddocks around Methven were a hive of industry earlier this week, with farmers harvesting ryegrass, wheat and other grain crops.

Tinwald sale

February 2, 2012

A smaller yarding of prime lambs greeted buyers at the Tinwald saleyards on Tuesday, where there was a slight easing of the price of prime lambs.

20,000 lambs at Rakaia Gorge sale

January 26, 2012

More than 20,000 lambs went under the hammer at the annual Rakaia Gorge on farm lamb sales last week.