New ZealandKirsty Bentley murder: Inside the unsolved case with the $100,000 rewardHerald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits unsolved murder of schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley.26 Aug 05:59 AM
PoliticsTopp twin Dame Lynda to run for Ashburton District Council seat in upcoming Local Body ElectionsDame Lynda Topp has put her hat in the ring for the upcoming Local Body Elections.10 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley cold case: Murdered teen's best friend haunted by final goodbyeFriend remains hopeful teen's killer will one day be caught.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley cold case: New police theory in high-profile murder mysteryPolice offer $100k reward and pursue 'stranger-type abduction' theory.26 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandGreat balls of fire: Meteor spotted above NelsonGreg Price on the photo of a lifetime.22 Jul 05:51 AM
New ZealandWhimsical cookie choice leads to $100K windfallA Canterbury family is $100,000 richer after a snap decision to buy a pack of Tim Tams.13 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandLifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farmDeclining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".02 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandFarmers reflect on Canterbury flood, one year onFarms have recovered well and in some cases, pastures are better than before.29 May 09:45 PM
TalanoaTongan family keeps tradition alive: 'Tapa making is ingrained in our DNA'How one New Zealand-based Tongan family is keeping their cultural and traditions alive.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.23 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandThree Waters questions remain: Mayors ask what's in it for us?Mayor Neil Brown said the latest announcement still leaves more questions than answers.02 May 09:02 PM
New ZealandMum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersectionsWidespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents of teen meningitis victim push for free vaccine for under 16'sThey will present a petition containing 6357 signatures to Parliament.01 Apr 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Embarrassing': Ashburton councillors question authenticity of climate changeOne councillor stated she does not think climate change is 'intensifying.'07 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Motorists asked to avoid area near AshburtonThe crash was reported to police just after midday.04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandHerald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits Raurimu mass shootingEpisode 25 of A Moment In Crime revisits the Raurimu massacre and the aftermath.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton HospitalAshburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.08 Feb 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe great Kiwi ute: A love affairKurt Bayer explores just why we love our utes so much.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearingDriver who killed two Canterbury sisters in crash sentenced after earlier guilty pleas.12 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandAnother scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool changeAuckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.05 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandInquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, draggedWitnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.01 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandNew Year's Day hot air balloon incident - person rushed to hospitalThe incident happened just after 9am this morning in Ashburton.31 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandFormer doctor and hobby farmer admits animal neglectInspectors found dead chickens and deer.22 Dec 03:12 AM
New ZealandAshburton intermediate defends vaccine pass for school campPrincipal confirmed Year 8 school camp will exclude unvaccinated pupils from DoC camp.17 Dec 07:54 AM
New ZealandMayor slams anti-vax abuse after bakery is forced to call policeCustomer 'started yelling and smashing the table' after staff asked to see vaccine pass.06 Dec 06:05 AM
New ZealandCocaine smuggling bust: Colombians claim innocenceSmugglers are alleged to have brought around 50kg of cocaine into NZ.01 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandEmergency call misdiagnosis nearly killed Ashburton woman"They told me to take aspirin and my throat started to close up."24 Nov 12:01 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashed into concrete barrierThe person was the only occupant of the vehicle.11 Nov 06:02 PM
New ZealandAlcohol's big role in Mid Canterbury crashesCrashes causing injury or death have been steadily rising.10 Nov 08:10 PM
New ZealandPort Hills double fatal crash: Driver enters shock guilty pleasLevi Fiddymont had denied driving too fast and said his brakes failed.09 Nov 09:13 PM
New ZealandPort Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blameYoung driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.09 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandAshburton A and P Show goes ahead without crowdsRibbons, cups and camaraderie continued to shine, despite alert level 2 restrictions.08 Nov 09:30 PM
New ZealandParent shocked after investigation clears teacher of abuse allegationsThe teacher was the subject of multiple claims of bullying toward students and staff.08 Nov 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Bro I'm going to die tonight': Teen's text before crash that killed sistersTeen girl messaged friend just seconds before fatal accident.07 Nov 11:00 PM
