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.
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Friend remains hopeful teen's killer will one day be caught.
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Police offer $100k reward and pursue 'stranger-type abduction' theory.
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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'
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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.
'Embarrassing': Ashburton councillors question authenticity of climate change
One councillor stated she does not think climate change is 'intensifying.'
Fatal crash: Motorists asked to avoid area near Ashburton
The crash was reported to police just after midday.
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits Raurimu mass shooting
Episode 25 of A Moment In Crime revisits the Raurimu massacre and the aftermath.
Staff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton Hospital
Ashburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.
Teen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearing
Driver who killed two Canterbury sisters in crash sentenced after earlier guilty pleas.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Inquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, dragged
Witnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.
New Year's Day hot air balloon incident - person rushed to hospital
The incident happened just after 9am this morning in Ashburton.
Former doctor and hobby farmer admits animal neglect
Inspectors found dead chickens and deer.
Ashburton intermediate defends vaccine pass for school camp
Principal confirmed Year 8 school camp will exclude unvaccinated pupils from DoC camp.
Mayor slams anti-vax abuse after bakery is forced to call police
Customer 'started yelling and smashing the table' after staff asked to see vaccine pass.
Cocaine smuggling bust: Colombians claim innocence
Smugglers are alleged to have brought around 50kg of cocaine into NZ.
Emergency call misdiagnosis nearly killed Ashburton woman
"They told me to take aspirin and my throat started to close up."
One dead after car crashed into concrete barrier
The person was the only occupant of the vehicle.
Alcohol's big role in Mid Canterbury crashes
Crashes causing injury or death have been steadily rising.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Driver enters shock guilty pleas
Levi Fiddymont had denied driving too fast and said his brakes failed.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blame
Young driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.
Ashburton A and P Show goes ahead without crowds
Ribbons, cups and camaraderie continued to shine, despite alert level 2 restrictions.
Parent shocked after investigation clears teacher of abuse allegations
The teacher was the subject of multiple claims of bullying toward students and staff.
'Bro I'm going to die tonight': Teen's text before crash that killed sisters
Teen girl messaged friend just seconds before fatal accident.
Ashburton vaccination turnaround as district hits 90% first dose
The district was one of the worst-performing areas of the country.