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
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNorth v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.16 Oct 04:15 PM
New ZealandCafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shockIn the worst reaction, the customer collapsed outside the café before being treated at ED.26 Sep 05:34 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern AlpsOne person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Sep 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionStonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGovt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promisesNZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.18 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionExplained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.10 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury farmer joins push for council shake-upAllan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.10 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandMigrant family 'bullied', exploited at workThe family claim they are only staying in NZ to make sure justice is done.31 Aug 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What happens when the news moves on?OPINION: Ten years after a tragedy that rocked a town, the impact is everlasting.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'The shooter wanted to kill': The Winz murders and a small town's 'tsunami of shock'Ten years on from the Ashburton Winz murders, those involved reflect on tragedy.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury schoolA week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.16 Aug 04:51 AM
New ZealandAshburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seizedTwo men have been arrested and charged following an operation targeting illicit drugs.14 Aug 11:12 PM
New Zealand'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attackThe school called the incident "completely unacceptable".14 Aug 07:30 AM
New ZealandFather dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling matchThe stock agent died in hospital after the accident.11 Aug 11:24 PM
New ZealandVerkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15mThe Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.01 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
New Zealand‘Too scared to go outside’: Mayors and councillors facing the rising tide of online abuseThe abuse aimed at councils is on the rise, recent poll data suggest.18 Jul 05:51 AM
New ZealandPM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse reportMatt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.06 Jul 12:27 AM
LivePoliticsPM says NZ can have a 'good relationship' with new Labour-led UK govtChristopher Luxon is set to fly out on Monday to attend the Nato summit.05 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman fatally stabbed partner in head - tried to argue the 12cm wound was self-inflictedA woman was sentenced for the manslaughter of her partner in Ashburton in 2019.03 Jul 04:22 AM
New Zealand'No respect for the ratepayer's money': Farmer fed up with road conesRay Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.01 Jul 11:17 PM
New ZealandOcean Farm: Where waste is turned to goldOcean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAshburton man arrested after three-person brawlHe was due in court today on two charges and police are considering more.31 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandThree people seriously injured in Ashburton incidentAn investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances around the incident.25 May 09:40 PM
New ZealandPerson trapped, seriously injured after crash between tractor and van near AshburtonFirefighters free victim as two crews respond to morning incident.24 May 10:38 PM
New ZealandCalls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."29 Apr 10:43 PM
