New ZealandPair spend two hours on top of vehicle in rising floodwatersThe men were winched to safety from the bonnet of their car. 28 Jun 08:35 PM
New Zealand‘With heavy hearts’: Pair killed in double fatal crash remembered Police have named two people killed in a crash near Temuka. 27 Jan 12:25 AM
PremiumNPCMeet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby teamSouth Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.24 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandKing's Birthday road toll rises to 3 after person struck on Auckland motorway03 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in North Island crashes, one seriously injured in the South Island03 Jun 12:41 AM
KahuRangatahi in south Canterbury are finding a connection to their marae through conservation17 Aug 09:15 PM
New ZealandGreen gold: Grower jailed for converting historic bank into cannabis operationSecret door in the pantry opened into five chambers housing a 'very high-quality' crop.18 Jul 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrash that killed five teens: How a needless tragedy unfoldedYoung driver of packed car with teenager in boot had been drinking before crash.05 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandTragedy in Timaru: Normal life shattered in seconds - how a small town's nightmare unfoldedThe Weekend Herald tells the story of the five Timaru boys who never came home.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeth bust: Cash, ammo, taser and drugs seized, police charge 13Bust will cause significant disruption to local meth distribution, top cop says.02 Jul 07:36 AM
New Zealand'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescueTemuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandCode red: Canterbury flooding causes road closures, high tide fearsHeathcote River in Chch has broken its banks and next high tide will bring new flooding.29 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain not over for flood-hit South CanterburyFrom 5pm until 11pm today, rain was expected for North Otago and South Canterbury.04 Jan 10:45 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurderer released on parole for third time, banned from drugs and booze for lifeMurderer released on parole for third time, banned from using drugs and alcohol for life.20 Jun 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Lucky to be alive': Injured biker crawled along riverbed for helpWith a shattered kneecap, Zach Stratford crawled 200m over a stony riverbed.18 Jun 11:02 PM
VideoLocal Focus: Looking for Gallipoli veteran's familyAre you related to Alexander William Roberts? Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch22 Nov 06:24 AM
New ZealandElderly couple treated after early morning house fireAn elderly couple have escaped an early morning blaze in their South Canterbury home.18 Sep 05:23 PM
New ZealandDream job? Share room with rats, minimum payA dairy farm assistant ad warns of drug testing, minimum wage, and rodent visitors.12 Jun 06:16 AM
New ZealandOne hurt in South Canterbury car crashOne person has moderate to serious injuries after a car crash in rural South Canterbury this afternoon.23 Dec 03:56 AM
CrimeTemuka murderer refused paroleA woman who got her teenage lover to murder her partner has been refused parole and will stay in prison for at least the next six months.28 Nov 04:05 AM
New ZealandHearts 'bleeding' over missing sonThe mother of missing South Island teen Yuri Santana says her heart is "bleeding" for the 17-year-old.12 Oct 11:22 PM
New ZealandMum of missing teen still hopefulThe police have called off searches for Yuri Santana, eight days after he was last seen, but his parents haven't given up hope.12 Oct 07:45 AM
New ZealandFears for missing teen Yuri SantanaThere are concerns for 17-year-old Yuri Santana, who hasn't been seen for a week.11 Oct 12:37 AM
New ZealandFears for missing Temuka teenPolice are fearing for the safety of a 17-year-old Clandeboye local who has not been seen since 10am on Tuesday morning.04 Oct 10:34 AM
New ZealandMan charged over Temuka stabbingsA man is appearing in Timaru District Court on Monday charged over a double stabbing that left one critically injured.17 Sep 08:47 PM
New ZealandQuick thinking neighbour saves man's lifeA man is lucky to be alive thanks to his neighbour thumping on the door of his smoke-filled house after he fell asleep cooking.10 Dec 07:09 PM