New ZealandAshburton bridge to close for several days, alternate route expected tonightWater levels slowly easing as hundreds of people plan to return to evacuated homes.01 Jun 02:25 AM
New ZealandAshburton bridge 'slumping' after flooding event, alternate route expected tonightAll other road options south from Ashburton are closed.01 Jun 02:22 AM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
New ZealandAshburton residents urged to keep bags packed as river levels dropRiver levels have been falling but it could take two or three more days to drain.31 May 02:59 AM
New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandAshburton residents endure sleepless night as river risesAshburton is preparing for mass evacuations as the river rises and heavy rain continues.30 May 04:50 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandBack to the drawing board on Ashburton water metre planThe matter was expected to come back to council later this week.19 May 01:35 AM
New ZealandFamily escapes early morning Ashburton blazeFire crews are still on the scene.15 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one goGiven the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.08 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandCouncillors in favour of dumping Ashburton sloganAshburton appeared on a handful of lists of one of the worst town slogans in the country.03 May 03:01 AM
New ZealandFarmer awarded $22k after being served trespass noticeHilsley Short was left anxious and stressed about providing for his family.28 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentDavid McPhail on Muldoon, Gadsby, and why Ardern would be tough to satiriseKiwi comedy pioneer David McPhail reflects from his rest home bedroom.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrash that killed sisters: Accused teen driver's name revealedTeenage sisters Tayla and Sunmara Alexander died in the November 2019 crash.23 Apr 12:21 AM
New Zealand'I started screaming': Surviving driver in crash that killed mum, two children speaksInquest into the death of a mother and her two young children begins.21 Apr 09:39 PM
New Zealand8000 hay bales on fire, crews battling blaze in CanterburyA Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said they were called to the blaze at about 6.23am.18 Apr 09:47 PM
New ZealandHorror jet boat crash: Pair end up in courtMaritime NZ says it was lucky nobody died.08 Apr 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: The murder of Grace MillaneHerald podcast A Moment In Crime looks at the murder of Grace Millane in Auckland.22 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCrews fight fires in house bus and homeFirefighters responded to two house fires in the South Island overnight.14 Mar 05:08 PM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after caravan fire in AshburtonEmergency services called to fire about 11pm.09 Mar 05:29 PM
New ZealandThe best and the worst: Who's had the most sunshine so far this year?Good day sunshine? Some towns and cities have enjoyed 50 per cent more sun than others.21 Jan 09:40 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Canterbury United Video store closing its doors"We're very reluctant to let it go," Owner Kevin Stewart said.21 Jan 01:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland's water woes set to continueA front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.16 Jan 10:15 PM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: Chasing Ghosts - the mysterious disappearance of Amber-Lee CruickshankA Moment In Crime podcast looks at the case of Southland toddler Amber-Lee Cruickshank.16 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I'm sympathetic': Govt offers hope to families fighting rare disordersOrganisation a lifeline for parents of boy with unique variant of his condition.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy traffic warning for returning holidaymakersWaka Kotahi NZTA has revealed where the worst traffic hotspots are predicted to be today.02 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandSevere thunderstorms dump hail and cause flash floodingA severe thunderstorm warning has now been issued for Gisborne and Wairoa.26 Dec 06:58 AM
New ZealandA Moment In Crime Podcast: Tragedy in the hills - the mysterious death of polo star Lauren BiddleEpisode 14 of Herald podcast A Moment In Crime focuses on the death of Lauren Biddle19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms may stifle farm profitability by 83% per year - reportReport shows farm profitability across Ashburton District expected to decline.10 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandLucky Palmerston North resident wins $14.3mThe golden ticket was sold at Melody's New World in Palmerston North.11 Nov 09:01 AM
