Young jockey killed in race an ‘incredible horsewoman’
Megan Taylor, 26, was passionate about eventing and was described as 'full of life'.
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Grieving parents are campaigning for NZ to have a free meningococcal vaccine programme.
Tauranga man killed in Mid Canterbury crash - cause of fatal collision still under investigation
The man who died in a crash in Mid Canterbury at the weekend was from Tauranga.
One dead following single-vehicle crash in Ashburton
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Elderly Ashburton man 'savagely attacked' by intruder
Ashburton police are still looking for the offender.
Roading contractors issued a 'please explain' by council
Roading contractors told they must do better.
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Ram raid disgust : Youths target Ashburton sports store
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Police drug raids make dent in organised crime syndicates.
Lawyer sounds warning over $100k Kirsty Bentley murder reward
Barrister cautions reward could lead to someone lying just to get the money.
'I have to be Kirsty's advocate': John Bentley on new hunt for sister's killer
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Kirsty Bentley murder: Inside the unsolved case with the $100,000 reward
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits unsolved murder of schoolgirl Kirsty Bentley.
Topp twin Dame Lynda to run for Ashburton District Council seat in upcoming Local Body Elections
Dame Lynda Topp has put her hat in the ring for the upcoming Local Body Elections.
Kirsty Bentley cold case: Murdered teen's best friend haunted by final goodbye
Friend remains hopeful teen's killer will one day be caught.
Kirsty Bentley cold case: New police theory in high-profile murder mystery
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Whimsical cookie choice leads to $100K windfall
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Lifetime animal ban imposed for former GP after 100 stock left to starve or die on her farm
Declining mental health meant managing a farm was "overwhelming and debilitating".
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Taxi driver has gun pointed at head: 'I will shoot you!'
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Three Waters questions remain: Mayors ask what's in it for us?
Mayor Neil Brown said the latest announcement still leaves more questions than answers.
Mum, two babies killed: Coroner calls for national review of country intersections
Widespread rural intersection review recommended after mum, babies killed in crash.
Parents of teen meningitis victim push for free vaccine for under 16's
They will present a petition containing 6357 signatures to Parliament.
'Embarrassing': Ashburton councillors question authenticity of climate change
One councillor stated she does not think climate change is 'intensifying.'
Fatal crash: Motorists asked to avoid area near Ashburton
The crash was reported to police just after midday.
Herald podcast A Moment In Crime revisits Raurimu mass shooting
Episode 25 of A Moment In Crime revisits the Raurimu massacre and the aftermath.
Staff shortage puts pressure on Ashburton Hospital
Ashburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.
Teen sisters killed in crash: Driver jailed in emotional court hearing
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Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Inquiry into hot air balloon crash after pilot thrown from basket, dragged
Witnesses of the crash in Ashburton are being sought after one person was injured.