New ZealandAshburton victims identifiedThe woman and children found dead in an Ashburton house yesterday have now been identified by police.03 Jul 04:20 AM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley's father farewelledWhen Sid Bentley died he may have been broken in spirit, heart and body, but he died surrounded by friends.02 Jul 12:48 AM
New ZealandMinistry pleads not guilty to charge over Ashburton shootingThe Ministry of Social Development has pleaded not guilty this morning to charges over the deadly Ashburton Work and Income shootings.14 Jun 10:30 PM
New ZealandWINZ shooting: Accused appears via video linkThe man accused of killing two women at Ashburton’s Work and Income office last year appeared via video link at the Christchurch District Court this morning.20 Apr 11:23 PM
New ZealandTwo arrested after gang stoushTwo men were arrested after gang-related disorder in Ashburton yesterday.08 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandWinz charged over deathsWorkSafe has filed a charge against the Ministry of Social Development following the Ashburton Work and Income shootings last September.02 Mar 06:19 AM
New ZealandAshburton shooting reportA review of security at the Ministry of Social Development, prompted by last year's deadly shooting at the Ashburton Work and Income office, has found tighter security would not have prevented the incident.10 Feb 09:15 AM
New ZealandFire damages vintage steam enginesA shed storing vintage steam engines in Ashburton was seriously damaged in a suspicious fire early today.16 Jan 07:15 PM
New ZealandReturn of WINZ heals town's woundsLife in the quiet Mid-Canterbury farming hub of Ashburton takes a step closer to normality today when its Work and Income office reopens for the first time since September's double-shooting tragedy.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAshburton fire: child calls for helpA suspicious fire in an Ashburton garage where a family of three were sleeping was reported by a distressed child in the dead of night.08 Nov 08:53 PM
TravelKia ora: AshburtonFor rural friendliness and city fun, this gem has it all, finds Elisabeth Easther.06 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand98 jobs to go at MSD, 107 to be madeNearly 100 jobs are set to go at Work and Income - but the government says even more new roles will be created.03 Nov 10:33 PM
New ZealandAshburton to get new Winz office after shootingWork and Income's Ashburton clients will be able to meet with clients face to face again when the Ministry of Social Development establishes a new base in a modular building on the Ashburton Police site on Havelock St.07 Oct 03:18 AM
New ZealandWinz shootings: New charges laidNew charges, including a second attempted murder count, have today been laid against alleged Ashburton Work and Income double killer Russell John Tully.22 Sep 09:48 PM
New ZealandParty leaders to join Winz memorialPM John Key and Labour leader David Cunliffe are expected to be among those attending today's public memorial service in Ashburton for the Winz shooting victims.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWinz shootings: Hundreds expected for memorialHundreds of people are expected to gather for a public memorial service this week dedicated to the victims and survivors of last Monday's Work and Income shootings.09 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandBomb threat hoax targets Foxton WinzAn investigation is underway after a bomb threat hoax at the Foxton Work and Income office last night.08 Sep 07:24 PM
New ZealandWinz killings: Suspect's bike foundPolice investigating the double fatal Work and Income shooting in Ashburton say they have found a mountainbike and personal items which may belong to the suspect.07 Sep 05:48 AM
New ZealandFuneral for victim of Ashburton shootingSocial Development Minister Paula Bennett and Work and Income staff were among about 300 mourners at the funeral of Susan Leigh Cleveland in Alexandra today.06 Sep 03:59 AM
New ZealandFirst day of spring heralded a tragedyThe morning began like all others for three women in the Winz office.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMoment of silence for Ashburton victimsPublic servants will observe two minutes of silence at 9.51am on Monday to remember those who lost their lives a week earlier in the Ashburton Work and Income shootings.05 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandWinz killings: Police appeal to public to help locate bikeAshburton police are appealing to the public to help them locate a black mountain bike and any other items belonging to alleged Winz double murderer Russell John Tully.05 Sep 02:19 AM
New ZealandCandlelight vigil for Winz victimsSurrounded by friends at the club where they spent most Thursday nights, Peggy Noble's partner of 11 years stood in her honour.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice kept quiet on 'missing' shotgunPolice investigating the Work and Income murders had possession of the alleged shooter's gun for two days before telling the public they had located it.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOffices to be 'locked down'A security review of Work and Income offices is being carried out following the double shooting at an Ashburton office on Monday.04 Sep 01:02 AM
New ZealandWINZ killings: Town honours victimsAs the small town of Ashburton comes to grips with yesterday's horror shooting, locals are turning their attention to planning memorials to honour the slain.02 Sep 07:43 AM
New ZealandTully 'didn't have firearms licence'Accused limps into court as police refuse to say if the weapon used in the shootings had been recovered, while another office is locked down after a threat.02 Sep 02:25 AM
New ZealandShooting suspect rejected helpPaula Bennett says "there's lots of tears" for shooting victims as she reveals accused gunman had rejected further help from Work and Income.01 Sep 11:09 PM
New ZealandHorror of WINZ killingsFarmer Dan White knew a gunman was on the loose when he went to move a mob of sheep. He saw a man in a paddock 20m away.01 Sep 05:00 PM
