New Zealand'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror crash that killed fourThe double-vehicle crash happened just outside Ashburton yesterday morning.04 Jun 11:57 PM
New ZealandOne moment of inattention costs four lives in horror crashPolice rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.04 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandGrim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.04 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandCanterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areasThe extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.03 Jun 10:18 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believedSouth Island's rail network took a battering.03 Jun 09:34 PM
New ZealandTrucks allowed on Ashburton River bridge during daylight hoursThe crossing has been closed on and off since Tuesday.02 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.01 Jun 11:37 PM
New ZealandVital SH1 link restored: 'Slumping' Ashburton Bridge reopens for light trafficNZTA had been testing the damaged bridge through Tuesday afternoon and evening.01 Jun 04:36 PM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Impact of hundred-year rain revealed as skies finally clear"A big clean up job lies ahead of us," PM Jacinda Ardern says.01 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge to close for several days, alternate route expected tonightWater levels slowly easing as hundreds of people plan to return to evacuated homes.01 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonightAll other road options south from Ashburton are closed.01 Jun 02:22 AM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandAshburton residents urged to keep bags packed as river levels dropRiver levels have been falling but it could take two or three more days to drain.31 May 02:59 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandBack to the drawing board on Ashburton water metre planThe matter was expected to come back to council later this week.19 May 01:35 AM
New ZealandFamily escapes early morning Ashburton blazeFire crews are still on the scene.15 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one goGiven the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.08 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandCouncillors in favour of dumping Ashburton sloganAshburton appeared on a handful of lists of one of the worst town slogans in the country.03 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandFarmer awarded $22k after being served trespass noticeHilsley Short was left anxious and stressed about providing for his family.28 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDavid McPhail on Muldoon, Gadsby, and why Ardern would be tough to satiriseKiwi comedy pioneer David McPhail reflects from his rest home bedroom.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrash that killed sisters: Accused teen driver's name revealedTeenage sisters Tayla and Sunmara Alexander died in the November 2019 crash.23 Apr 12:21 AM
New Zealand'I started screaming': Surviving driver in crash that killed mum, two children speaksInquest into the death of a mother and her two young children begins.21 Apr 09:39 PM
New Zealand8000 hay bales on fire, crews battling blaze in CanterburyA Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they were called to the blaze at about 6.23am.18 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandHorror jet boat crash: Pair end up in courtMaritime NZ says it was lucky nobody died.08 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: The murder of Grace MillaneHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Grace Millane in Auckland.22 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCrews fight fires in house bus and homeFirefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.14 Mar 05:08 PM
