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Respected Canterbury farmer electrocuted in 'freak accident' fixing garage door
'He was articulate and passionate... but above all else he was just a lovely man.'
'It’s a tragedy': Respected farmer dies in accident
'His contribution was massive outside and beyond the farm gate.'
New Zealand's best pacer Merlin aims for victory ahead of $1m Cup
Merlin faces Don't Stop Dreaming in the $60,000 Flying Stakes; both are strong contenders.
North v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
Cafe allergy blunder leads to anaphylactic shock
In the worst reaction, the customer collapsed outside the café before being treated at ED.
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald
Stonewood Key’s John Chow on house building; Du Val-managed apartments suffer setbacks
'Our current focus is on finishing our existing projects': John Chow, Stonewood Key
Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises
NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.
NZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth
'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'
Explained: Why would Kmart expand in this tough retail environment?
Boss from across the Tasman explains the reasoning behind Kmart's expansion here.
Canterbury farmer joins push for council shake-up
Allan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.
Migrant family 'bullied', exploited at work
The family claim they are only staying in NZ to make sure justice is done.
Editorial: What happens when the news moves on?
OPINION: Ten years after a tragedy that rocked a town, the impact is everlasting.
'The shooter wanted to kill': The Winz murders and a small town's 'tsunami of shock'
Ten years on from the Ashburton Winz murders, those involved reflect on tragedy.
'He couldn't open his eyes': Mum's fears after son viciously attacked at Canterbury school
A week on, Nandita says her son is still feeling headaches, dizziness and a sore jaw.
Ashburton drug bust: 844 cannabis plants, 14 firearms and $200,000 cash seized
Two men have been arrested and charged following an operation targeting illicit drugs.
'He should be safe': High school student beaten unconscious during violent classroom attack
The school called the incident "completely unacceptable".
Father dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling match
The stock agent died in hospital after the accident.
Verkerks selling Ashburton abattoir to Japanese firm for $15m
The Verkerks brand markets salamis and small goods into many NZ supermarkets.
First heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blast
A large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.
‘Too scared to go outside’: Mayors and councillors facing the rising tide of online abuse
The abuse aimed at councils is on the rise, recent poll data suggest.
PM defends minister after they admit not reading abuse report
Matt Doocey was sent a Royal Commission report into abuse last November.
PM says NZ can have a 'good relationship' with new Labour-led UK govt
Christopher Luxon is set to fly out on Monday to attend the Nato summit.
Woman fatally stabbed partner in head - tried to argue the 12cm wound was self-inflicted
A woman was sentenced for the manslaughter of her partner in Ashburton in 2019.
'No respect for the ratepayer's money': Farmer fed up with road cones
Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.
Ocean Farm: Where waste is turned to gold
Ocean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.
Ashburton man arrested after three-person brawl
He was due in court today on two charges and police are considering more.