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	Ashburton District Council defends water safety amid Greenpeace nitrate concerns over health risk to babies NZ Herald - 15 Apr (NZ Herald) Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton`s drinking water. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Frustration at ‘knee-jerk’ closure after two poisoned by toxic algae in Ashburton lake Stuff.co.nz - 8 Apr (Stuff.co.nz) Water Ski Lake Hood is stunned the council has closed the entire lake, weeks out from hosting the sport`s national championships. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sheep shearer remembered as ‘one of the best’ after fatal Ashburton house fire Stuff.co.nz - 7 Apr (Stuff.co.nz) Richard Parore, 30, was found dead following a blaze at a property over the weekend. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fatal Ashburton fire not suspicious, investigators say following scene examination RadioNZ - 7 Apr (RadioNZ) Following a scene examination, Investigators have determined the fire was not suspicious. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Ashburton’s second bridge signed off Stuff.co.nz - 7 Apr (Stuff.co.nz) An agreement is now in place to manage the construction of the second Ashburton bridge and connecting road as one project. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	One dead after Ashburton fire Stuff.co.nz - 6 Apr (Stuff.co.nz) A person was found dead inside the home after the early morning blaze. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fatality confirmed in overnight Ashburton house fire RadioNZ - 6 Apr (RadioNZ) Police have confirmed one casualty in a fire that significantly damaged a home in Glassey Drive. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Investigators continue probe into Ashburton house fire RadioNZ - 6 Apr (RadioNZ) Firefighters couldn`t confirm if all residents were accounted for. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Toilet talks stall: Cemetery loos divide Ashburton council Stuff.co.nz - 4 Apr (Stuff.co.nz) The decision on where to put new public toilets in the Ashburton Cemetery is on hold after a hung vote. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Person poisoned by toxic algae near Ashburton Stuff.co.nz - 27 Mar (Stuff.co.nz) The person fell ill after swimming in the infested Lake Hood. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General