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One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
'The shooter wanted to kill': The Winz murders and a small town's 'tsunami of shock'
Ten years on from the Ashburton Winz murders, those involved reflect on tragedy.
'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury school
A week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.
Ashburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seized
Two men have been arrested and charged following an operation targeting illicit drugs.
'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attack
The school called the incident "completely unacceptable".
Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match
The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.
Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
‘Too scared to go outside’: Mayors and councillors facing the rising tide of online abuse
The abuse aimed at councils is on the rise, recent poll data suggest.
PM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse report
Matt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.
PM says NZ can have a 'good relationship' with new Labour-led UK govt
Christopher Luxon is set to fly out on Monday to attend the Nato summit.
Woman fatally stabbed partner in head - tried to argue the 12cm wound was self-inflicted
A woman was sentenced for the manslaughter of her partner in Ashburton in 2019.
'No respect for the ratepayer's money': Farmer fed up with road cones
Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.
Ocean Farm: Where waste is turned to gold
Ocean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.
Ashburton man arrested after three-person brawl
He was due in court today on two charges and police are considering more.
Three people seriously injured in Ashburton incident
An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances around the incident.
Person trapped, seriously injured after crash between tractor and van near Ashburton
Firefighters free victim as two crews respond to morning incident.
Calls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks
“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."
Move over beach season, we're here for NZ's best gardens
For a natural escape, head to one of NZ's stunning gardens
Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident
The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.
Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP
From June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.
'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek
'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.
Mum of man fatally stabbed by partner speaks of 'horrible' loss
Kia-ara Richardson has been found guilty of killing her partner more than four years ago.
Murder accused claims partner stabbed himself in head during fatal argument
A woman is on trial after allegedly murdering a man in Ashburton in 2019.
Fire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze contained
Blaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.