New Zealand'Worst crash I've ever seen': Driver dead after smashing into Hawke's Bay bridgeThe mangled Holden Commodore has been removed from the scene.03 Apr 05:17 PM
New Zealand'She had the biggest heart': Mum, two kids killed in crashThe mother is survived by her partner and four remaining children.01 Apr 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievable' loss: Nine killed in nine hours on roadsTo lose one family member was tough, to lose five was "unbelievable", says relative.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandNine dead on roads: Boy, 11, survives crash that killed family membersFive members of same family died in Tirohanga Rd crash south of Kinleith.31 Mar 11:05 PM
New ZealandTruck carrying sheep crashes and flipsThe truck driver escaped with minor injuries, and no sheep appear to be injured.27 Mar 11:15 PM
New ZealandDoes Canterbury coast harbour submarine secret?Debate over sightings and sinking of wartime Japanese submarine in New Zealand.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely disgusted': Police investigating after tour group urinate on side of roadAshburton residents are disgusted, and police are investigating.09 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandOne seriously injured after two-car crash in CanterburyA helicopter has been dispatched to the crash site near the township of Hinds.03 Mar 10:14 PM
RetailJeuneora looks to hemp for next stage of growthJeuneora hopes the superfood will steer it through its next phase of growth.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley cold case: New DNA test draws blanksKirsty Bentley's mum still hopes killer will be caught04 Feb 11:24 PM
New ZealandWinz killer appeals convictionRussell John Tully will argue his case at Court of Appeal in March.23 Jan 12:02 AM
New Zealand68 people - mostly men - drowned in 2018In 2018, 24 fewer people died from preventable drowning than year before.08 Jan 09:13 PM
New ZealandPolice name toddler who drowned in Ashburton ditchEmergency services were called to a Maronan Valetta Rd address at about 5.20pm on Sunday.08 Jan 12:04 AM
New ZealandToddler drowns in Ashburton ditchEmergency services called to the scene about 5.20pm on Sunday.07 Jan 12:55 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after falling into water in AshburtonEmergency services were called to the incident on Sunday evening.06 Jan 09:22 AM
New ZealandWatch: Hay truck catches fire, highway closedA crane is now on the way to the scene to remove the wreckage.04 Jan 08:04 AM
New ZealandBreakthrough: DNA could crack Kirsty Bentley murder caseShe went missing 20 years ago today. Now, there are hopes new methods can catch her killer30 Dec 01:41 AM
Small BusinessSmall Business: The Ashburton farm breeding Christmas turkeysTwo per cent of turkeys sold in New Zealand are bred and processed by this family.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandLotto player strikes gold, bagging $1 millionPowerball and Strike Four will both roll over to Saturday night's draw.28 Nov 08:10 AM
New ZealandMan burned after cutting oil drum near AshburtonMan aged 40 going to hospital after oil drum exploded.27 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandWhy Ashburton's low unemployment rate is proving a problemWith 1.9 percent unemployment, local employers just can't find enough people to work.22 Nov 07:33 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Massive' tornado in Canterbury"It ended up coming about 10m from the car, and there was debris and dirt flying around."18 Nov 03:57 AM
New ZealandDrink driver confesses to death crashTyler Croll-Davis originally said his dead friend had been driving.06 Nov 10:07 PM
New ZealandFatal SH1 crash: 'You couldn't even tell what kind of car it was'The two drivers were the only occupants of their vehicles and both died at the scene.15 Oct 12:55 AM
RugbyKing Country and North Otago strong, Horowhenua-Kapiti pick up SeruwaluTwo games decided by last minute kicks and five teams win on the road.02 Sep 12:34 AM
RugbyHeartland Championship rugby in reviewSeveral matches decided inside final 10 minutes have big bearing opening day points table26 Aug 10:45 AM
New ZealandSelf-styled crime fighter suffers brain haemorrhage chasing thievesAlan Manhire had been patrolling the streets of Mayfield, Ashburton, for three years.14 Aug 02:19 AM
New ZealandM.bovis found on Hawke's Bay, Ashburton farmsHawke's Bay and Ashburton beef farms latest to be be confirmed as infected.25 Jul 12:11 AM
New ZealandHouse-minder's nightmare: Thieves steal dad's classic MustangSocial media posts report sightings of stolen Ford Mustang24 Jul 11:37 PM
New ZealandOne person critically injured after serious crash in AshburtonOne person is critically injured following a single vehicle crash in Ashburton.07 Jul 06:36 PM
New ZealandPolice used 'excessive force' in Ashburton arrest: IPCAThe officer involved has since resigned for 'unrelated' reasons.02 Jul 10:13 PM
New ZealandSickening schoolyard attack caught on cameraThe video shows a fight between a group of Ashburton College students on school grounds.17 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandDriver who led police on 150km pursuit pleads guiltyFleeing driver told police "he had nothing to lose"11 Jun 12:59 AM
New ZealandWinz double killer quizzed over Kirsty Bentley murderPolice say Tully's alibi appears to stack up.30 May 05:35 AM