Cocaine smuggling bust: Colombians claim innocence
Smugglers are alleged to have brought around 50kg of cocaine into NZ.
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Emergency call misdiagnosis nearly killed Ashburton woman
"They told me to take aspirin and my throat started to close up."
One dead after car crashed into concrete barrier
The person was the only occupant of the vehicle.
Alcohol's big role in Mid Canterbury crashes
Crashes causing injury or death have been steadily rising.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Driver enters shock guilty pleas
Levi Fiddymont had denied driving too fast and said his brakes failed.
Port Hills double fatal crash: Crown experts say car's brakes not to blame
Young driver says brakes failed as he was coming downhill.
Ashburton A and P Show goes ahead without crowds
Ribbons, cups and camaraderie continued to shine, despite alert level 2 restrictions.
Parent shocked after investigation clears teacher of abuse allegations
The teacher was the subject of multiple claims of bullying toward students and staff.
'Bro I'm going to die tonight': Teen's text before crash that killed sisters
Teen girl messaged friend just seconds before fatal accident.
Ashburton vaccination turnaround as district hits 90% first dose
The district was one of the worst-performing areas of the country.
PM: NZ can be one of most vaccinated countries as daily doses near 130k
Super Saturday has been a record-breaking day of vaccination in New Zealand.
'It's big': Vaccination push for district with low uptake
10 spots throughout Mid Canterbury will be running vaccination clinics on Saturday.
Woman, 84, found after going missing from home in Canterbury
Kura Clark, who uses a walking frame, was reported missing from her home late last night.
MIQ still not working: Son denied emergency spot for dying father
I just wish I was there to say goodbye.
Principal last stop for Ashburton teacher report findings
Investigation into allegations of teacher bullying at Ashburton College.
Teacher investigated over long-term bullying allegations
Concerns were raised in a letter to the school's principal as far back as March 2018.
Vaccination by area: Which parts of NZ are lagging behind?
Find out how your suburb's vaccination levels compare.
Efforts ramping up in district with third-lowest vaccination rate
A number of walk-in clinics are expected in Ashburton in the coming weeks.
Flood costs farming couple $1m as recovery grinds on
"Something's not quite right there, it's a bit of a kick in the head really."
Ashburton councillors blame 'entitled young people' for labour shortage
Schools need to talk to students about work ethics and what's expected.
Fallen trees pose more headaches for flood-hit farmers
High winds have brought down nearly 100 trees on sharemilker Rebecca Miller's property.
Updated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up begins
The wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.
$233,000 funding for farms' bridges destroyed by floods
Bridges on Mount Possession Station & Inverary Station swept away during recent flooding.
Demand at testing centres sky rockets as South Island urged to get checked
NZME reporter Georgia O'Connor Harding spent five hours waiting to be tested yesterday.
'Go to work sick or leave without pay': Nurses forced to work sick
Front line nurses: Employment conditions are described as woefully inadequate.
Female Winz staff member hospitalised after 'violent attack'
Female frontline staff member was hospitalised after being attacked.
One lucky Lotto punter more than $5m richer
A single ticket is now worth $5,333,333 after Saturday's Lotto draw.
Canterbury farmer's only way out under threat
A farmer in the Canterbury high country still cleaning up after last month's flood.
'You're an idiot, mate': David Seymour to angry YouTuber fired from job
The YouTuber who was fired from Synlait went to an Act Party event — it didn't end well.
Dairy farmer slowly rebuilding after river breach ravages property
The majority of Henry Rooney's Jersey Willows farm was under water a month ago.
Average Ashburton water bill could rise $9000 without reforms - report
The Government says the forecast for local councils appears grim without reform.
'Do I really need it?': 103-year-old thinking twice about turning down vaccine
Doris Wakelin is heading to 'the end of the road' and is unsure of her need for a jab.
'Senseless' PM disappointed at Ashburton memorial vandalism
Ardern met with Mid Canterbury community and rural leaders in Ashburton this week.
Ashburton mayor frustrated at another second bridge setback
Calls to speed up plans for a second bridge were made following the recent floods.