Decorated police dog handler dies on hunting trip with mates
Bruce Lamb, whose dog Gage once saved his life from a gunman, has died.
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'She'll be right': More than 600 calves starved to death
The calves' skeletal remains were scattered around the farm, letting off a smell of decay.
Campaigner's water tests in Ashburton again reveal high level of nitrate contamination
2021 Greenpeace test found water 'loaded' with nitrate contamination: method queried.
No inquest: Almost nine years after WINZ shooting murders Coroner closes final chapter
Coroner outlines improvements made by MSD after 2014 WINZ office murders.
Earthquakes rumble Canterbury - GeoNet says shakes 10 minutes apart
A 4.7 magnitude quake has rolled across the Canterbury area.
Men arrested in Ashburton after being found with offensive weapons
The men were pulled over for acting in a suspicious matter on Tuesday night.
‘Every time I close my eyes I see it’ - Top jockey speaks about ‘horrific’ day Megan Taylor died
"I can still hear her laugh."
Ashburton viaduct one of the most hit in the country
Three times in the last three years a driver has crashed into the Tinwald rail bridge.
Young jockey killed in race an ‘incredible horsewoman’
Megan Taylor, 26, was passionate about eventing and was described as 'full of life'.
'Beautiful soul, loved by so many': Young Kiwi jockey dies after tragic fall during race
The racing industry has been left stunned after an apprentice jockey was killed in a race.
Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects
Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.
‘Make her death mean something’: Parents push for free meningococcal vaccine
Grieving parents are campaigning for NZ to have a free meningococcal vaccine programme.
Tauranga man killed in Mid Canterbury crash - cause of fatal collision still under investigation
The man who died in a crash in Mid Canterbury at the weekend was from Tauranga.
One dead following single-vehicle crash in Ashburton
Five other occupants have been transported to hospital - two in critical condition.
Elderly Ashburton man 'savagely attacked' by intruder
Ashburton police are still looking for the offender.
Roading contractors issued a 'please explain' by council
Roading contractors told they must do better.
One dead in crash on West Coast, another person critical in Ashburton crash
A person has been killed in a crash in the Grey District, West Coast, early this morning.
Ram raid disgust : Youths target Ashburton sports store
The car went through the front facade and almost clean out the back wall.
Watch: Police raids across Ashburton -18 arrested, 160 charges
Police drug raids make dent in organised crime syndicates.
Lawyer sounds warning over $100k Kirsty Bentley murder reward
Barrister cautions reward could lead to someone lying just to get the money.
'I have to be Kirsty's advocate': John Bentley on new hunt for sister's killer
There was a time when he doubted his father's innocence, the brother of slain teen says.
Kirsty Bentley murder: Inside the unsolved case with the $100,000 reward
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits unsolved murder of schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley.
Topp twin Dame Lynda to run for Ashburton District Council seat in upcoming Local Body Elections
Dame Lynda Topp has put her hat in the ring for the upcoming Local Body Elections.
Kirsty Bentley cold case: Murdered teen's best friend haunted by final goodbye
Friend remains hopeful teen's killer will one day be caught.
Kirsty Bentley cold case: New police theory in high-profile murder mystery
Police offer $100k reward and pursue 'stranger-type abduction' theory.
Whimsical cookie choice leads to $100K windfall
A Canterbury family is $100,000 richer after a snap decision to buy a pack of Tim Tams.
Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm
Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".
Farmers reflect on Canterbury flood, one year on
Farms have recovered well and in some cases, pastures are better than before.
Tongan 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.
Taxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'
Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.
Three Waters questions remain: Mayors ask what's in it for us?
Mayor Neil Brown said the latest announcement still leaves more questions than answers.
Mum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersections
Widespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.
Parents of teen meningitis victim push for free vaccine for under 16's
They will present a petition containing 6357 signatures to Parliament.