Ashburton
NZ's largest feedlot: 'We take great care of our animals'
ANZCO CEO Peter Conley defends the company's feedlot - the largest in New Zealand, after public backlash following the release of drone footage of the Ashburton feedlot. He tells John Campbell the… Video, Audio
Urgent work for Ashburton's derelict Chinatown
Ashburton's council is to fund urgent work on a historic Chinese settlement to preserve the site and its buildings.
Cow disease mycoplasma bovis confirmed on 14th farm
A new case of the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed on an Ashburton farm, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Missing history in bottling bonanza reports
A new plan for New Zealand's biggest ever water-bottling plant could revive struggling Bay Of Plenty towns, according to reports in the media this past week. But a few facts were missing from the… Audio
Opposition parties demand answers over plant closure
The Government's been urged to summon the owners of Silver Fern Farms and demand answers over the planned closure of its sheep meat plant in Ashburton. Audio
Mayor confident Ashburton has jobs for meatworkers
Ashburton's mayor is confident the mid-Canterbury town still has work to offer to hundreds of meatworkers, who could lose their jobs next month. Audio
Mayor confident of jobs for Silver Fern workers
Ashburton's mayor is confident the mid-Canterbury town still has work to offer to hundreds of meatworkers who could lose their jobs next month.
Silver Fern Farms blames Ashburton plant closure on lack of sheep
The CEO of Silver Fern Farms, Dean Hamilton, says the decision follows a continued decline in regional sheep numbers. Video, Audio
Silver Fern Farms Ashburton sheepmeat plant closure a 'big blow'
Farming The Meatworkers Union says Silver Fern Farms' plan to close its Ashburton sheepmeat plant is a big blow for the community. About 370 workers will be affected by the closure. Audio
Rolleston shooter allegedly robbed hotel at gunpoint
A 23-year-old man allegedly robbed the Ashburton Hotel at gunpoint after he shot a mother and daughter in Canterbury last night. Audio
Ashburton's Chinatown could live again
Ashburton's derelict Chinatown, once the largest communal Chinese settlement in the South Island, could be getting a new lease of life.
Historic Chinatown in Ashburton to be preserved for the future
What was once the largest communal Chinese settlement in the South Island is now in a state of disrepair, but plans are being developed to protect the site due to its historical significance. Video, Audio
Petition to stop water exports put to MPs
A 15,000 signature petition calling for a moratorium on drinking water exports has been presented to opposition MPs Audio
Work and Income office security was lacking - MSD
The Ministry of Social Development has acknowledged it did not take all possible steps to protect staff at its Ashburton office. Audio
WINZ shootings: MSD convicted for safety breach
The Ministry of Social Development has been convicted for breaching workplace safety legislation, but no further penalty has been imposed.
Police scale back investigation into stolen cows
Police looking into the theft of cattle from an Ashburton farm say they do not have enough information to make any more progress on the investigation.
Man charged with murder after Ashburton stabbing
A man charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Ashburton on Tuesday night has appeared in the Christchurch District Court.
Ashburton's WINZ office ruled to be unsafe
Ashburton's Work and Income office, where two staff members were gunned down by Russell John Tully, should have had barriers in place in order to protect staff, a judge has ruled. Video, Audio
Police search property in hunt for 500 missing cows
Police have searched an Ashburton property in relation to the reported theft of 500 cows in the area, and say inquiries are continuing.
Police no closer to solving stolen stock mystery
A mid-Canterbury farmer says there's increasing worry about how to protect stock, as the police are no closer to finding out how 500 cows disappeared from an Ashburton farm.