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Roadworks to disrupt travel between Timaru, Ashburton
Delays of up to an hour can be expected on State Highway 1 at Ealing on Friday.

Toll for Ashburton’s second bridge not being ruled out
The Transport Minister is not ruling out introducing a toll on a second Ashburton bridge - either on the new bridge or existing State Highway 1 crossing - to help pay for its construction.

$10b transport plan gets tick from Canterbury mayors
The plan includes the proposed Woodend Bypass and a second Ashburton bridge as key projects.

Sagging bridge ‘warning shot’ work needed
A key rail connection being severed by a washed away pier shows investment is needed in South Island infrastructure, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown says.

Canterbury Regional Council unlawfully granted discharge resource consent - High Court
Canterbury Regional Council unlawfully granted a resource consent for contaminant discharge in Ashburton, the High Court has ruled.

Ashburton's Chinese market garden settlement opens
Ashburton's Chinese market garden settlement will be officially opened on Sunday and will be open to the public from Monday.

Ashburton College closed after threatening call
Police advised the school to close after the threat was made on Sunday.

Serious crashes near Gisborne and Ashburton
Two separate crashes have left three people injured this evening.

Building delays in turtle town: Ashburton council’s year in review
The one thing the Ashburton District Council wanted to deliver in 2023 didn't happen, the proposed second bridge took a big step forward, and 30kph school speed zones were introduced.

Ashburton signals 11.5 percent rates rise looming
An increased road budget, three waters compliance and interest are behind a signalled 11.5 percent rates rise in the first year of the Ashburton District Council's long-term plan.

Thunderstorms bring heavy rain and hail to parts of Canterbury
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Selwyn, Ashburton, Hurunui, Waimakariri and Christchurch City.

'Game changer': Ashburton’s new freight hub to move trucks off highway
A new freight hub is being described as a "game changer" for Mid Canterbury, which will help shift trucks off the busy highway and keep Ashburton moving.

Person dies in farm accident near Ashburton
A person has died following a workplace accident on a mid-Canterbury farm.

Farmers concerned by council's lack of action to stop fish dying in dried up Ashburton stream
A Mid Canterbury farmer says the council has stopped returning emails and phone calls from concerned locals.

Farmers and fishers say fish dying as Ashburton stream dries up
Farmers say they want to fill the stream with irrigation water but can't get a clear answer from Environment Canterbury.

Fears new Ashburton bridge will cost nearly double the original estimate
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown remains confident that the town's second bridge won't fall into what could be a $24 billion fiscal hole.

Million-dollar view at Ashburton/Hakatere River campsite closed and blocked by bollards
Local residents say there was no consultation and are campaigning to bring back the campground, or remove the bollards.

Cordons set up in Ashburton as police deal with suspicious package
Several streets are closed in the town centre while police respond to reports of a suspicious item.

Driver killed in Ashburton highway crash
The sole person in a vehicle has been killed in a crash on the Methven Highway.

One killed in Ashburton highway crash
The sole passenger of a vehicle has been killed in a crash on the Methven Highway.