Rider thankful no-one hurt after gunshot spooks horse in riverbed
Sue Frogley was walking her horse, Lily, in the Ashley River bed when a shot was fired near them, causing Lily to bolt.
Frogley said she wanted to highlight the issue because many people used the area for a variety of activities.
"During the school holidays I passed a lot of young teenagers on bikes, people walking dogs ... I have friends who ride down there all the time.
"People just shouldn't be shooting guns there."
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Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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42.4% Yes
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57.6% No
Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
🎉 2026 is almost here!
We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
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20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.8% Nah - not for me
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