New Zealand'Senseless' PM disappointed at Ashburton memorial vandalismArdern met with Mid Canterbury community and rural leaders in Ashburton this week.27 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandAshburton mayor frustrated at another second bridge setbackCalls to speed up plans for a second bridge were made following the recent floods.24 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandPM commits $4 million for Mid Canterbury farmers affected by floodsJacinda Ardern has spent the day in Canterbury, which was devastated by torrential rain.24 Jun 01:41 AM
New ZealandAshburton flooding: Farmers call for more financial support to ease pressureAshburton farmers could take months, if not years, to recover from recent flooding.23 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandMissing man mystery: Lack of answers adds to heartbreakChristopher Bates' parents hope someone remembers something that leads to their son.19 Jun 08:10 PM
New ZealandMore rain for Canterbury: Metservice keeping close eye on situationRain is expected to hit the east of the South Island this weekend.15 Jun 09:14 PM
New ZealandFour killed in horror crash named by policeThree of the people were from Christchurch and one from Auckland.10 Jun 03:51 AM
New ZealandIf Auckland can get a new bridge, Ashburton should get one too - mayorAuckland always gets a better deal than Ashburton, says the local mayor.08 Jun 05:37 AM
New ZealandHorror Ashburton crash: Victim's family beg drivers to take careFamily of van driver killed in a horror crash at Ashburton shares road safety plea.07 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandQueen's birthday road toll: Three dead on New Zealand's roads, equals 2020The long weekend road toll is equal to that of 2020 when three people also died.07 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandHorror Ashburton crash: Driver of van remembered for his smileThe driver of the van involved in a crash that killed four is remembered for his smile.06 Jun 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror crash that killed fourThe double-vehicle crash happened just outside Ashburton yesterday morning.04 Jun 11:57 PM
New ZealandOne moment of inattention costs four lives in horror crashPolice rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.04 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandGrim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.04 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandCanterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areasThe extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.03 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believedSouth Island's rail network took a battering.03 Jun 09:34 PM
New ZealandTrucks allowed on Ashburton River bridge during daylight hoursThe crossing has been closed on and off since Tuesday.02 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.01 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandVital SH1 link restored: 'Slumping' Ashburton Bridge reopens for light trafficNZTA had been testing the damaged bridge through Tuesday afternoon and evening.01 Jun 04:36 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge to close for several days, alternate route expected tonightWater levels slowly easing as hundreds of people plan to return to evacuated homes.01 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonightAll other road options south from Ashburton are closed.01 Jun 02:22 AM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandAshburton residents urged to keep bags packed as river levels dropRiver levels have been falling but it could take two or three more days to drain.31 May 02:59 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandBack to the drawing board on Ashburton water metre planThe matter was expected to come back to council later this week.19 May 01:35 AM
