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Watch: Farmer films from tractor as tornado barrels past
Residents shocked as thunderstorms, hail and tornadoes sweep across Canterbury.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Man, 28, named after fatal crash near Ashburton
Two others were seriously injured in the crash on State Highway 1.
One dead after crash on SH1 near Ashburton
The crash happened just after 5am near the suburb of Allenton.
'Spring-like' weather for most after wet and wild weekend
Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
Silage blaze spreads to pine trees near Ashburton before being extinguished
Fire crews used six water tankers to tackle the blaze on Acton Rd.
Methven couple named Arable Farmers of the Year
Nearly 500 attend the fourth annual celebration of grain and seed industry excellence.
The Chase star sends birthday message to 109yo Kiwi fan – for the sixth straight year
Doris Wakelin watches The Chase twice a day without fail.
Cannabis grower paid tradies with drugs for home renovations
Haylee McGrath had set up a 'sophisticated' growing operation in two of her bedrooms.
'Terrible accident' as rugby player's spine injured in try celebration
Sonasi Langi is in hospital after a life changing spinal injury after celebrating a try.
Dead tahr crammed in Methven public bin
The incident comes a year after a dead wallaby was dumped in the centre of Ashburton.
Hot air balloon makes unexpected landing near South Island town
Ten passengers, including eight Australians, were aboard during this morning's incident.
Roll on: Powerball jackpot climbs to $10m after midweek miss
An Ashburton ticket scooped $28.6m earlier this month in one of this year’s biggest wins.
'It just came crashing down': Witness describes Methven balloon crash
The hot air balloon became caught in trees in the South Island town.
Merger talks: Christchurch mayor told to ‘put big pants on’
Ashburton councillors cut eight potential merger options down to five.
Power outage at TVNZ forces $5m Powerball Lotto draw offline
Earlier this month, an Ashburton family claimed a $28.2m Powerball win.
Filipino South Island Games bring colour and crowds to Ashburton
More than 3000 people travelled to Ashburton for the Filipino South Island Games.
'Still very much in shock': Ashburton family to buy first home with $28m Lotto win
Ashburton family has been using the same numbers for years.
Home owners want builder barred after losing thousands on unfinished jobs
Police say complaints are a civil matter while the Commerce Commission reviews a report.
One lucky Kiwi is $4.5m richer after scooping Lotto Powerball
The draw comes after one player took home $28.6m in winnings on Wednesday night.
$28m Lotto Powerball prize claimed as Ashburton winner comes forward to collect bounty
The money went into the winner's bank account less than 48 hours after prize was struck.
From homes to harvesters: How far a $28m windfall goes in Ashburton
Want a house? You'd have enough to buy more than 50 regular-sized homes in the district.
Dreaming big: How locals would spend the $28m Lotto windfall
Ashburton locals shared what they'd do if they won the life-changing prize.
A lucky local customer? Store where $28m Powerball ticket sold awaits the winner
Winning ticket sold at Four Square - and now they wait for it to be claimed.
Ashburton Four Square celebrates Lotto Powerball win
After 11 straight rollovers, Lotto Powerball was finally struck with a single ticket sold at Four Square Netherby in Ashburton.