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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.
 
Feast of multicultural cuisine

February 4, 2012

While you’re still trying to erase the memory of last night’s decidedly dour meat and three veg, don’t despair – because today is the third instalment of Ashburton’s Multi Cultural Bite Festival.

 
Building officials numbers boosted

By Sue Newman  February 4, 2012

To cope with an anticipated increase in building consent work, the Ashburton District Council is boosting its number of building officials.

 
Youngsters turn their lives around

By Erin Tasker  February 4, 2012

Six young people from troubled backgrounds embarked on a fresh phase in their lives yesterday, after an inspiring fortnight spent at Mt Hutt Retreat.

 
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