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!['It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident
'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'
![Emergency services scramble to sudden death in Canterbury tonight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Emergency services scramble to sudden death in Canterbury tonight
Emergency services were called to the address at 5.25pm.
![Canterbury on Lotto streak as three winners become millionaires in four days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Canterbury on Lotto streak as three winners become millionaires in four days
It's been a massive week of Lotto wins across the region.
![Four injured following jetboat crash on Rakaia River, Mid Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Four injured following jetboat crash on Rakaia River, Mid Canterbury
Emergency services received the report around 7pm.
![Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
![Flying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Flying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing final
The Ashburton show attracted 44 shearers, with 14 in the open class.
!['A commitment': Meatworker's riverside restoration](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'A commitment': Meatworker's riverside restoration
Ross Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.
![New Zealand's best pacer Merlin aims for victory ahead of $1m Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
New Zealand's best pacer Merlin aims for victory ahead of $1m Cup
Merlin faces Don't Stop Dreaming in the $60,000 Flying Stakes; both are strong contenders.
![North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
![Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Stonewood 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 Key
![Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
![NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
![Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
![Canterbury farmer joins push for council shake-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Canterbury farmer joins push for council shake-up
Allan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.
![Migrant family 'bullied', exploited at work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Migrant family 'bullied', exploited at work
The family claim they are only staying in NZ to make sure justice is done.
![Editorial: What happens when the news moves on?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Editorial: What happens when the news moves on?
OPINION: Ten years after a tragedy that rocked a town, the impact is everlasting.
!['The shooter wanted to kill': The Winz murders and a small town's 'tsunami of shock'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'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.
!['He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury school](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury school
A week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.
![Ashburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seized](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Ashburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seized
Two men have been arrested and charged following an operation targeting illicit drugs.
!['He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attack
The school called the incident "completely unacceptable".
![Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match
The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.