Latest from Ashburton
Search resumes for missing airman
Rescuers have appealed for help in their search for a former Olympic sailor missing since taking off in his microlight.
Lost Olympian: wife keeps vigil
The wife of a former Olympic sailor and prominent businessman was last night waiting in hope for news.
Historic building blaze 'blow to Ashburton heritage'
The loss of Ashburton's historic Canterbury Flour Mill to fire this morning was a major blow to the regions's heritage, says the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT).
Fire guts historic Canterbury building
Firefighters are battling a huge blaze at the historic Canterbury Flour Mill building in Ashburton.
Racing: Bookies react quickly to brilliant effort
Fallen star of harness racing shows he is back to his best after sizzling 1:52.9 mile.
Man hospitalised after caravan blaze
A man has been hospitalised with burns and cuts after a caravan was deliberately set alight in Ashburton last night.
Cycling: Games stars back on the track
New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.