Ethyn McTier, 23, was killed in the workplace accident in Timaru.

Tim Miles, originally from Ashburton, died after being hit by a bus while cycling near Taronga Zoo in Sydney.

Husband and wife Peter and Edith Smith have been with Forest & Bird Ashburton for decades.

Surrounded by friends, family and good music, Eileen Greenwood turned 102 this week.

At least 71 people were killed in Israel’s attack on Tehran’s Evin prison, a notorious facility where political prisoners and dissidents have been held.

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A woman fed up with seeing near-misses is campaigning for State Highway 1 between Rolleston and Ashburton to be increased to four lanes. Rachel Gillard-Tew launched a petition this week calling on the ...

Eddrick Reusora, 6, loving his noodles at the Hakatere noodle Festival at Naring Square East. There was some wind and rain for the Hakatere Noodle Festival but it didn't stop an estimated 6,000 people ...

Prew Koster, the second half of the Bangkok Wok crew, whips up a pad Thai. Bigger than last year. That’s the call ahead of the second annual Hakatere Noodle Festival at Baring Square tomorrow night.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner — a time to celebrate motherhood and show appreciation. It’s also a time to reflect. For many women, motherhood is their greatest joy and toughest challenge. But ...

Two newly-built solar farms in Willowby, Ashburton, are giving power back to their communities - literally and figuratively. Since Christmas Eve, the farms have generated 1,446,451 kilowatt hours of ...

Our news, online, all the time.30 May 2025 • 1 min read Hot pools, cool vibes Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa ties into the wellness vibe that Methven has. It’s a perfect place to visit for a holiday, ...