New ZealandAvalanche death: Victim named as Brett Evans, 38, remembered as 'loved friend'It happened about midday yesterday near Mt Arrowsmith in Ashburton Lakes.26 Sep 05:33 AM
Travel newsTech blackout: Methven has a 'meth' problemVisitors keen to explore the town's 'natural highs' are coming up short.26 Sep 04:18 AM
New ZealandOne person dead after being trapped in avalanche during heli-skiing tripThe victim was pulled alive from the avalanche but died from their injures.25 Sep 03:45 AM
TravelThe ski essentials you'll need this season, according to a Mt Hutt Rescue patroller22 Jun 11:55 PM
New ZealandCoroner says no evidence man was involved in wife’s death despite ‘gaps’ in story09 Jun 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Go-to guy': Methven mourns local stalwart, wife recalls moments before crash04 May 12:22 AM
TravelMethven, is that you? The ski party town has undergone a transformationThe all-season attractions that make Methven extra attractive.25 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandBad eggs stealing from roadside stallsStallholders resort to Installing hidden cameras to deter thieves.04 Dec 07:02 PM
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
TravelSki preview: Season start knocked back by stormsAfter a weather window wobble, the snow season arrives next week in force .07 Jun 11:25 PM
New ZealandHot air balloon accidents: Pilots ejected due to not wearing harnessesEveryone on board was in danger after the balloons became pilot-less, TAIC says.16 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandHero NY Day hot air balloon rescue: Pilot saved after rope wraps around neckPilot who got engaged on Christmas Day is recovering in hospital after a horror accident.01 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand's first solar power hot pools openThe competition is heating up as Canterbury gains a new hot pool complex.24 Nov 02:44 AM
New ZealandConflicting rules around school vaccine mandate 'incredibly challenging' - principalTomorrow marks the last day for educators to have at least one dose of the vaccine.15 Nov 06:16 PM
New Zealand'My conscience means more than my career:' Unvaxxed Kiwi GP quitsGP's post sparked a highly polarising response from the Methven community online.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who died after Mt Hutt skifield incident remembered as 'inspiration' to manyFriends have paid tribute to a man who died at Mt Hutt skifield yesterday.11 Oct 12:47 AM
New ZealandUpdated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up beginsThe wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.10 Sep 12:08 AM
New ZealandNew life overnight: Mid Canterbury boy gets new heart after year-long waitDavid Dirks' story touched the nation.07 Jul 10:57 PM
New ZealandMid Canterbury canal car crash: Body of driver and passenger recoveredThe bodies of two people have now been recovered from a Mid Canterbury canal.04 Jul 12:31 AM
New ZealandBody found, police search for driver after car crashes into Canterbury canalThe car crashed into the Rangitata Diversion Race near Methven shortly after 1am today.03 Jul 02:17 AM
New ZealandWedding day horror: Bride and groom on crashed helicopterAll four people on board the helicopter were injured - four seriously.12 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandHelicopter crashes onto golf course, four injured - three seriouslyThe alarm was raised just after 3pm.12 Jun 03:26 AM
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 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 ZealandFatal crash: One dead after Mid Canterbury crashOne person has died in a crash near Methven in Mid Canterbury07 May 10:32 PM
New ZealandWoman appears in court after violent Mid Canterbury incidentA woman has appeared in court facing serious charges after a weekend incident in Methven.02 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandViolent attack: Woman charged after man seriously injured near MethvenMan airlifted to hospital after incident in Mid Canterbury.02 May 05:57 PM
New ZealandHeartfelt plea: Sick toddler's mum begs for kids' hospital bedsMum's plea for New Zealanders to help fund beds for other sick kids01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island school to review phones after student suspendedA pupil at Mount Hutt College has been suspended after an alleged incident.06 Apr 07:57 AM
