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
TravelMove over beach season, we're here for NZ's best gardensFor a natural escape, head to one of NZ's stunning gardens28 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandRugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incidentThe man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.18 Apr 04:57 AM
New ZealandPerson dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farmThe Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.16 Apr 12:15 AM
New Zealand'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MPFrom June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.10 Apr 10:44 PM
New Zealand'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandMum of man fatally stabbed by partner speaks of 'horrible' lossKia-ara Richardson has been found guilty of killing her partner more than four years ago.12 Mar 12:46 AM
New ZealandMurder accused claims partner stabbed himself in head during fatal argumentA woman is on trial after allegedly murdering a man in Ashburton in 2019.26 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandFire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze containedBlaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.16 Feb 08:24 AM
New ZealandWildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekendFenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.04 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandElderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coronerThe couple, who were together for 61 years, died in the 2020 crash.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhereForecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.10 Jan 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Too late to brake': Crash that left four dead likely caused by missed stop signThe group was en route to the Gold Guitar Awards at the time of the quadruple fatal crash.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTe Mana Ora tells people to avoid Lake Hood after toxic algae foundOfficials warn boiling infected water does not remove the toxin.05 Jan 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Greatly missed': Tributes flow for Irishman killed in NZ on Xmas DayTim O'Dwyer, 20, died in a car crash in Allenton, Ashburton, on Christmas Day.29 Dec 01:48 AM
New ZealandMetService heat alert: NZ swelters as temps hit 30CHumidity and hot days before the weather takes a turn in time for Christmas.20 Dec 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPower List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.24 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandMasked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind barsDouglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion, and robbed six pubs.26 Oct 10:55 PM
