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!['They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek
'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.
![Mum of man fatally stabbed by partner speaks of 'horrible' loss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Mum of man fatally stabbed by partner speaks of 'horrible' loss
Kia-ara Richardson has been found guilty of killing her partner more than four years ago.
![Murder accused claims partner stabbed himself in head during fatal argument](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Murder accused claims partner stabbed himself in head during fatal argument
A woman is on trial after allegedly murdering a man in Ashburton in 2019.
![Fire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze contained](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fire crews keep watch after Ashburton blaze contained
Blaze burned building and line of hedge but firefighters say it is now contained.
![Wildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Wildfire warning issued across NZ for Waitangi weekend
Fenz: Don't be the person who ignores advice and starts a wildfire.
![Elderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coroner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Elderly couple killed in Canterbury crash after driver suffered medical event - coroner
The couple, who were together for 61 years, died in the 2020 crash.
!['It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere
Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.
!['Too late to brake': Crash that left four dead likely caused by missed stop sign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'Too late to brake': Crash that left four dead likely caused by missed stop sign
The group was en route to the Gold Guitar Awards at the time of the quadruple fatal crash.
![Te Mana Ora tells people to avoid Lake Hood after toxic algae found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Te Mana Ora tells people to avoid Lake Hood after toxic algae found
Officials warn boiling infected water does not remove the toxin.
![Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
![Masked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Masked gunman behind spree of pub robberies stays behind bars
Douglas Roake shot two women during a horrific home invasion, and robbed six pubs.
![Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
![Schoolyard fights caught on video at Ashburton College](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Schoolyard fights caught on video at Ashburton College
Violent fights filmed a year after a review into bullying claims at the school.
![Farm accident: Worker trapped in feed-out machine for more than an hour flown to hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Farm accident: Worker trapped in feed-out machine for more than an hour flown to hospital
Emergency services rushed to rural property just before midday.
![The Chase star sends Kiwi 106-year-old special birthday message](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The Chase star sends Kiwi 106-year-old special birthday message
But has he taken up her special invitation yet?
![Fatal Ashburton intersection still awaiting upgrade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fatal Ashburton intersection still awaiting upgrade
The intersection was included in the council’s review of 79 rural intersections.
!['She’s so broken': Wife heartbroken after new dad killed in crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'She’s so broken': Wife heartbroken after new dad killed in crash
Family emigrated last year after falling in love with the country.
![Residents urged to evacuate as rain causes havoc in Canterbury, SH1 bridge closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Residents urged to evacuate as rain causes havoc in Canterbury, SH1 bridge closed
Several parts of the major Canterbury highways are closed due to slips.
![Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Desert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dust
World's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.
![The 'expensive mistake' that's left one dentist $18,000 out of pocket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The 'expensive mistake' that's left one dentist $18,000 out of pocket
Authority says dismissal "callous and peremptory". Employer says he didn't know the law.
![Decorated police dog handler dies on hunting trip with mates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Decorated police dog handler dies on hunting trip with mates
Bruce Lamb, whose dog Gage once saved his life from a gunman, has died.