Ashburton
Ashburton District Council aims to bolster communication deadlines
Improving Ashburton District Council's response times with the community is at the centre of its communications policy.
Doctor who quit over vaccine mandate continues to challenge Covid-19 guidance
A controversial Mid Canterbury doctor who quit her job over the vaccination mandate has challenged the guidance of health officials in a presentation to Invercargill City Councillors.
Three Waters: Ashburton mayor says process ‘farcical’ if mandate decided months ago
Claims that the mandating of Three Waters was agreed to in June has added further controversy to the contentious shake-up of local water infrastructure with Mid Canterbury community leaders outraged.
Furious Ashburton councillors urge Three Waters pushback
The district's community leaders are banking on a strength in numbers approach to combat the advancement of Three Waters.
Fed Farmers rubbishes Ashburton feedlot criticism amid probe
Federated Farmers' Mid Canterbury president says the animal and environmental standards of a major Ashburton farming feedlot under investigation are world class.
Mid Canterbury migrants push for return of work visa
Mid Canterbury's Filipino community is urging the government reintroduce a South Island work visa to help halt an exodus of skilled migrant workers offshore.
Ardern in Ashburton, pledges further $4m for flooding clean-up
Some welcome relief on Thursday for flood-weary Ashburton farmers, with a $4 million boost to help with the recovery.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in Ashburton to meet with the region's mayors… Video, Audio
Canterbury floods: One farmer faces more than $1m damage
Ashburton's flood-weary farmers are crying out for more financial support to fix what they say is Environment Canterbury's mismanagement of the region's rivers.
Three weeks on since the Canterbury… Video, Audio
Ashburton farm recovery likely to take years
Chris and Anne-Marie Allen have owned Anna Dale Farm for nearly 30 years. It's a 300-hectare farm at Ashburton Forks and was severely damaged by flood waters over the last week. Anne-Marie joins the… Audio
Four killed in truck, van crash near Ashburton
Four people are dead after a truck and a van collided near the Ashburton River flood zone this morning.
Two others are also injured - one critically and one seriously - the pair are recovering in… Video, Audio
Multiple fatalities after a serious crash out of Ashburton
Four people have died, three at the scene, and one in hospital following a crash in Ashburton this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash, near the Ashburton River flood zone, at… Audio
Serious crash in Ashburton
There has been a serious crash in Ashburton this morning. RNZ understand there may be multiple fatalities. Lynn talks to Christchurch reporter Kim Moodie. Audio
Ashburton River bridge stress testing underway
The bridge over the Ashburton River is closed again for stress testing to find out whether it will be safe for heavy vehicles to use. Inland detours are in place. Floodwaters have damaged properties… Audio
Ashburton bridge at risk
Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown talks to Kathryn about the Ashburton bridge which closed this morning due to "slumping". He says engineers are en route to inspect the bridge and he estimates it… Audio
Severe weather update with Philip Duncan
It's going to be a weekend of wet and wild weather in Canterbury. Philip Duncan joins the show for an update on what's happening in southern and central Canterbury and what people can expect from here… Audio
Ashburton Council 'confident' in speed limit changes
Slower speed limits on busy Mid Canterbury roads should address community concerns, Ashburton District Council says.
Calling Home: Tony Price in Charlotte, North Carolina
Ashburton native Tony Price has been involved in NASCAR racing in the US for more than three decades. He's Calling Home today from the lifestyle block he and wife Cindy have owned in Charlotte, North… Audio
Simon O'Neill: Musical Chair
Tenor Simon O'Neill is in the Musical Chair this week talking about his upcoming tour here in New Zealand and the stellar career he's carved out for himself. Audio
Nine people have died today in three separate car crashes
Nine people have died today in three separate car crashes. Audio
Two young children and woman killed after collision near Ashburton
Two young children and a woman were killed after a green station wagon and a white ute collided near Ashburton shortly after 10am this morning. Video, Audio