Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects
Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.
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‘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.
'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.