Flood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on
"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."
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The wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.
$233,000 funding for farms' bridges destroyed by floods
Bridges on Mount Possession Station & Inverary Station swept away during recent flooding.
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Female Winz staff member hospitalised after 'violent attack'
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Canterbury farmer's only way out under threat
A farmer in the Canterbury high country still cleaning up after last month's flood.
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Dairy farmer slowly rebuilding after river breach ravages property
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Average Ashburton water bill could rise $9000 without reforms - report
The Government says the forecast for local councils appears grim without reform.
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'Senseless' PM disappointed at Ashburton memorial vandalism
Ardern met with Mid Canterbury community and rural leaders in Ashburton this week.
Ashburton mayor frustrated at another second bridge setback
Calls to speed up plans for a second bridge were made following the recent floods.
PM commits $4 million for Mid Canterbury farmers affected by floods
Jacinda Ardern has spent the day in Canterbury, which was devastated by torrential rain.
Ashburton flooding: Farmers call for more financial support to ease pressure
Ashburton farmers could take months, if not years, to recover from recent flooding.
Missing man mystery: Lack of answers adds to heartbreak
Christopher Bates' parents hope someone remembers something that leads to their son.
More rain for Canterbury: Metservice keeping close eye on situation
Rain is expected to hit the east of the South Island this weekend.
Four killed in horror crash named by police
Three of the people were from Christchurch and one from Auckland.
If Auckland can get a new bridge, Ashburton should get one too - mayor
Auckland always gets a better deal than Ashburton, says the local mayor.
Horror Ashburton crash: Victim's family beg drivers to take care
Family of van driver killed in a horror crash at Ashburton shares road safety plea.
Queen's birthday road toll: Three dead on New Zealand's roads, equals 2020
The long weekend road toll is equal to that of 2020 when three people also died.
Horror Ashburton crash: Driver of van remembered for his smile
The driver of the van involved in a crash that killed four is remembered for his smile.
'Like a bomb': Neighbour describes horror crash that killed four
The double-vehicle crash happened just outside Ashburton yesterday morning.
One moment of inattention costs four lives in horror crash
Police rue terrible start to Queens Birthday long weekend.
Grim start to long weekend: Four dead in van and truck crash
"This is an absolute tragedy," area commander Inspector David Gaskin said.
Canterbury state of emergency to continue for week in worst-hit areas
The extended state of emergency provides reassurance for farmers in the recovery phase.
Canterbury flooding: Railway damage worse than first believed
South Island's rail network took a battering.
Trucks allowed on Ashburton River bridge during daylight hours
The crossing has been closed on and off since Tuesday.
Canterbury flooding: Crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents'
Air Force crew risked own lives to save trio caught in 'raging torrents' in Canterbury.
Vital SH1 link restored: 'Slumping' Ashburton Bridge reopens for light traffic
NZTA had been testing the damaged bridge through Tuesday afternoon and evening.
What caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answered
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