New ZealandThe hopes, fears and dreams of smalltown NZAhead of the election, we find out what Kiwis want and need from their politicians.17 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandPub holdups, shootings: Roake jailed 13 yearsDouglas Roake jailed 13 years for armed holdups of Canterbury pubs and shooting two women.17 Aug 02:08 AM
New ZealandSchool shut half its students out of NCEAWithdraw of some students from NCEA put James Cook High School under statutory management.15 Aug 07:07 AM
KahuCompany taking water owned mainly abroadNZ Pure Blue Springs reveals Chinese and Australian investors own 61 per cent between them25 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandWinter storm chaos: What you need to knowA nasty weather system has caused chaos across the country. Here's what you need to know.21 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow on the way for both islandsIt may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.08 Jul 03:17 AM
New ZealandArmed robber: 'I'm going to shoot you'Security guard at McCaw wedding held up five Canterbury pubs and shot two women11 Jun 11:34 PM
New ZealandMotorist badly injured in truck crashA crane has been called in to clear a crash involving a truck and car near Ashburton.11 Jun 03:53 AM
New ZealandMan accused of six armed hold-upsAlleged gunman now accused of six armed hold-ups of Canterbury pubs.28 May 11:53 PM
KahuWho owns our water? A battle boilsConsents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.21 May 10:16 PM
New Zealand'I'm just relieved she's been found'In 24 hours Alan Hamilton went to hell and back after his 11-year-old girl didn't return.21 May 04:15 AM
New ZealandMissing girl found safe and wellAn 11-year-old girl who went missing in Ashburton has been found.20 May 09:45 PM
New ZealandWorkers grim-faced at Ashburton meetingThat SFF's Fairton plant was closing came as no surprise to most who lost their jobs.17 May 09:11 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Focus: Ashburton Plant to closeAshburton District Mayor Donna Favel discuss the closing proposal that will remove 370 job positions. Watch17 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandCharges after shooting and hotel robberyMother and daughter in hospital after a night of violence in Canterbury.20 Apr 01:45 AM
New ZealandClaws out: Celeb cat's owner in SPCA spatFur is flying over a $3000 donation, feral cats - and a 2-legged moggie that uses wheels.18 Apr 11:25 PM
New Zealand'Silent rage' of baseball bat attackerAshburton farmer who bashed heavily-pregnant ex-partner jailed for eight years.12 Apr 01:10 AM
New ZealandJailed for Ashburton manslaughterTwo jailed for 2014 manslaughter of Ashburton man Aaron 'AJ' Gairns05 Apr 12:55 AM
New ZealandRain forecast for the weekendEnjoy the fine weather while it lasts because rain is on the way.20 Mar 05:21 PM
New ZealandAnger over lucrative water consent saleThe consent allows its new owner to extract 4.3 million litres of water a day until 2032.15 Mar 06:34 AM
New ZealandWinz killer linked to cold-case murderThe murdered girl's mother is doubtful the case will be solved after all these years.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRest home resident takes staff carWoman with dementia took the car and drove to Ashburton.13 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandTeacher ditches Auckland for AshburtonA teacher has left Auckland after "four or five years" trying to save for a house deposit.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiller smiles over prison rampageConvicted killer sentenced for jail rampage09 Mar 02:21 AM
New ZealandWoman hit by truck on farmA woman has been injured after being hit by a truck on a Mid Canterbury farm today.06 Mar 12:59 AM
New ZealandMan killed in SH77 crash namedThe man killed on State Highway 77 yesterday has been named.05 Mar 11:04 PM
New ZealandMan dead after Ashburton car crashA man has died after a crash in Mid Canterbury this morning.04 Mar 06:40 PM
New ZealandFire crews battle blaze near AshburtonA 400sq m bush blaze is burning beside a rural road near Ashburton.03 Mar 06:16 AM
New ZealandAssault on pregnant ex broke baseball batChris Buick's attack on his heavily-pregnant former partner only stopped when she lay on the ground and pretended to be dead.24 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandChildren narrowly avoid being struck by trainTwo children have narrowly avoided injury after almost being struck by a train this evening.10 Feb 09:23 AM
New ZealandConvicted killer goes on prison rampageA convicted killer has today admitted going on a prison rampage that caused $6000 worth of damage in December.09 Feb 02:26 AM
New ZealandBody found near road in AshburtonThe death is not believed to be suspicious, a police spokeswoman said.31 Jan 07:50 AM
New ZealandHazard of Winz office layout 'obvious'The Ministry of Social Development is awaiting sentencing on breach of health and safety legislation after the 2014 Ashburton Work and Income office killings.05 Dec 01:18 AM
