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![Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incident
The man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.
![Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farm
The Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.
!['Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MP
From June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.
!['They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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.
![Te Mana Ora tells people to avoid Lake Hood after toxic algae found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Te Mana Ora tells people to avoid Lake Hood after toxic algae found
Officials warn boiling infected water does not remove the toxin.
!['Greatly missed': Tributes flow for Irishman killed in NZ on Xmas Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Greatly missed': Tributes flow for Irishman killed in NZ on Xmas Day
Tim O'Dwyer, 20, died in a car crash in Allenton, Ashburton, on Christmas Day.
![MetService heat alert: NZ swelters as temps hit 30C](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
MetService heat alert: NZ swelters as temps hit 30C
Humidity and hot days before the weather takes a turn in time for Christmas.
![Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
'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=793)
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.