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
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
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 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
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
