New ZealandYoung jockey killed in race an ‘incredible horsewoman’Megan Taylor, 26, was passionate about eventing and was described as 'full of life'.15 Dec 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Beautiful soul, loved by so many': Young Kiwi jockey dies after tragic fall during raceThe racing industry has been left stunned after an apprentice jockey was killed in a race.15 Dec 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportInfrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projectsMichael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.22 Nov 04:33 PM
New Zealand‘Make her death mean something’: Parents push for free meningococcal vaccineGrieving parents are campaigning for NZ to have a free meningococcal vaccine programme.26 Oct 10:59 PM
New ZealandTauranga man killed in Mid Canterbury crash - cause of fatal collision still under investigationThe man who died in a crash in Mid Canterbury at the weekend was from Tauranga.18 Oct 09:40 PM
New ZealandOne dead following single-vehicle crash in AshburtonFive other occupants have been transported to hospital - two in critical condition.15 Oct 08:25 AM
New ZealandElderly Ashburton man 'savagely attacked' by intruderAshburton police are still looking for the offender.07 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandRoading contractors issued a 'please explain' by councilRoading contractors told they must do better.27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead in crash on West Coast, another person critical in Ashburton crashA person has been killed in a crash in the Grey District, West Coast, early this morning.17 Sep 07:50 PM
New ZealandRam raid disgust : Youths target Ashburton sports storeThe car went through the front facade and almost clean out the back wall.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Police raids across Ashburton -18 arrested, 160 chargesPolice drug raids make dent in organised crime syndicates.08 Sep 02:16 AM
New ZealandLawyer sounds warning over $100k Kirsty Bentley murder rewardBarrister cautions reward could lead to someone lying just to get the money.08 Sep 12:51 AM
New Zealand'I have to be Kirsty's advocate': John Bentley on new hunt for sister's killerThere was a time when he doubted his father's innocence, the brother of slain teen says.26 Aug 10:33 PM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley murder: Inside the unsolved case with the $100,000 rewardHerald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits unsolved murder of schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley.26 Aug 05:59 AM
PoliticsTopp twin Dame Lynda to run for Ashburton District Council seat in upcoming Local Body ElectionsDame Lynda Topp has put her hat in the ring for the upcoming Local Body Elections.10 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley cold case: Murdered teen's best friend haunted by final goodbyeFriend remains hopeful teen's killer will one day be caught.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandKirsty Bentley cold case: New police theory in high-profile murder mysteryPolice offer $100k reward and pursue 'stranger-type abduction' theory.26 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandGreat balls of fire: Meteor spotted above NelsonGreg Price on the photo of a lifetime.22 Jul 05:51 AM
New ZealandWhimsical cookie choice leads to $100K windfallA Canterbury family is $100,000 richer after a snap decision to buy a pack of Tim Tams.13 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandLifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farmDeclining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".02 Jun 07:41 PM
New ZealandFarmers reflect on Canterbury flood, one year onFarms have recovered well and in some cases, pastures are better than before.29 May 09:45 PM
TalanoaTongan 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.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'Driver manages to escape before police arrest two people 85km away.23 May 02:56 AM
New ZealandThree Waters questions remain: Mayors ask what's in it for us?Mayor Neil Brown said the latest announcement still leaves more questions than answers.02 May 09:02 PM
New ZealandMum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersectionsWidespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParents of teen meningitis victim push for free vaccine for under 16'sThey will present a petition containing 6357 signatures to Parliament.01 Apr 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Embarrassing': Ashburton councillors question authenticity of climate changeOne councillor stated she does not think climate change is 'intensifying.'07 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Motorists asked to avoid area near AshburtonThe crash was reported to police just after midday.04 Mar 11:58 PM
New ZealandHerald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits Raurimu mass shootingEpisode 25 of A Moment In Crime revisits the Raurimu massacre and the aftermath.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandStaff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton HospitalAshburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.08 Feb 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessThe great Kiwi ute: A love affairKurt Bayer explores just why we love our utes so much.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearingDriver who killed two Canterbury sisters in crash sentenced after earlier guilty pleas.12 Jan 05:44 AM
New ZealandAnother scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool changeAuckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.05 Jan 06:28 PM
New ZealandInquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, draggedWitnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.01 Jan 01:56 AM
