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July is party time at Radius Millstream for Ashburton centenarians Valmai Wilson and Doris Wakelin. Valmai turned 101 yesterday, and Doris will turn an impressive 109 next week. She is New Zealand’s second oldest citizen. While the...
Ford Gerbes is fast becoming a force to be reckoned in New Zealand kickboxing circles. The 38yearold, won his pro fight at the Shuriken Fight Series 24 in Auckland last month. Fighting in the featherweight division in only his second pro...
Stories about rugby, bats, abductions, penguins and fish with no fins were all winners in the Ashburton Writers’ Group short story competition. The winners were Zach Walton (under 11), Rhianne Ancheta (12 15 years), and Helene Dolan (adult).
Online commentators have been lamenting over potholes across the district following a drenching of heavy rain last week. It’s seen a flurry of inspections. District Council general manager infrastructure group manager Neil McCann said...