New Zealand‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefireThe Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul". 07 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandBody found after Ashburton house fireA body was found in the debris by investigators on Sunday morning.05 Apr 09:44 PM
New ZealandAre you a winner? Lotto numbers in for $6m Powerball drawTonight's numbers have been drawn.02 Apr 07:34 AM
New ZealandLake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls illThe person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.27 Mar 08:20 AM
New Zealand‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman finalSheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.24 Mar 09:09 PM
Crime'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dadMarty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.22 Mar 01:00 AM
CrimeMan who raped woman lying next to sleeping child claims he got his ‘wires crossed’The court told the rapist his explanation 'smacks' of reducing the gravity of offending.16 Mar 07:00 AM
WorldMajor flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, QueenslandAnthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.09 Mar 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSurgeon who operates on NZ women with controversial syndrome charged with killing patientThe surgeon is considered a saviour by some NZ patients, who say he changed their lives. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldSupermarket shelves stripped bare, beaches closed as anxious Aussies brace for Cyclone Alfred NSW, Queensland face potential three-day power outages due to severe weather.04 Mar 03:31 AM
New ZealandHow a race weekend became a dream come true for Norm Stewart‘Dream burst into reality’ when La Dulcin’ee recorded an emotionally charged win.28 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandNational flying championships: Could you drop a bag of sand from a plane and hit a target?The competition is one of the few times pilots can legally drop objects from an aircraft.28 Feb 02:28 AM
New ZealandMan who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ groundsGabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.26 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Pure heartlessness’: Man laundered $44k from 22 victims for Kenya-based scammersPatrick Neho claimed he did it to feed his children but in reality, he fed his addictions.22 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hikeNZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.13 Feb 03:33 AM
LifestyleWoman’s 10-year experiment living without money'There were two main reasons I decided to do this experiment,' says Jo Nemeth.08 Feb 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racingThe Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.08 Feb 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment backpedals on some automatic speed reversals, says consultation now possible'There is local support for the speed limits to stay lower,' says Chris Bishop.07 Feb 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I am not an oligarch’: Russian millionaire on coming to NZAlexandre Germanovich sits down with Kurt Bayer after a decade of being miscast. 07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCat crackdown could be on the way for Mid CanterburyAshburton District Council asked to investigate introducing a cat management programme.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlues, board games and Find & Go Seek this weekend A roundup of events happening in Gisborne-Tairāwhiti this weekend, beyond and regularly.05 Feb 11:21 PM
New ZealandThe Canterbury council paying influencers to boost tourismRatepayer-funded influencers are paying off in Canterbury, local tourism operators say.03 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandAshburton school admits uniform passes ‘culturally inappropriate’The school has responded to its uniform passes after outrage on social media. 02 Feb 09:26 PM
New ZealandRussian oligarch buys former Ashburton council buildingThe Russian business also owns a high country station in Mid Canterbury.20 Jan 05:47 AM
New Zealand‘Family man above all else’: Wife’s tribute to farmer who died after electric shockChris Allen is known for his contributions to environmental work in the farming space. 11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRespected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'10 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'09 Dec 10:46 PM
New ZealandEmergency services scramble to sudden death in Canterbury tonightEmergency services were called to the address at 5.25pm.09 Dec 07:24 AM
New ZealandCanterbury on Lotto streak as three winners become millionaires in four daysIt's been a massive week of Lotto wins across the region.02 Dec 03:44 AM
New ZealandFour injured following jetboat crash on Rakaia River, Mid CanterburyEmergency services received the report around 7pm.30 Nov 08:11 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyBest of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.29 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandFlying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing finalThe Ashburton show attracted 44 shearers, with 14 in the open class.06 Nov 10:24 PM
New Zealand'A commitment': Meatworker's riverside restorationRoss Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.29 Oct 09:16 PM
RacingNew Zealand's best pacer Merlin aims for victory ahead of $1m CupMerlin faces Don't Stop Dreaming in the $60,000 Flying Stakes; both are strong contenders.27 Oct 04:00 PM
