New ZealandLive: 'Evacuate now' - Flood gate opens on Waimakariri RiverDozens of schools are closed and residents are on standby as heavy rain continues to fall.30 May 07:02 PM
New ZealandExplained: The science of the storm causing havoc in CanterburyForecaster says an "atmospheric traffic jam" is helping drive wild weather in Canterbury.30 May 12:47 AM
New ZealandLive weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuatedFloodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.29 May 05:43 PM
New ZealandAlleged attempted burglar shot during altercation with homeownerPolice were called to the incident on Hide Rd in Timaru at about 3.30am on Sunday.23 May 10:36 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain but temperatures will be warm for most of countryTemperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.08 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand68yo man's death: 28yo faces court chargesMan appearing in court tomorrow after death in Timaru02 May 12:11 AM
KahuThe sculpture that went missing for 18 yearsThe work was mysteriously put into storage 18 years ago, and now it's back in its place.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTwo people injured in crash between car and truckBoth people were taken to Timaru Hospital.06 Apr 02:12 AM
New ZealandTimaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than RarotongaParts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.04 Apr 02:25 AM
New ZealandRest home resident dies of dehydration: Distraught daughter wants answersThe woman's condition rapidly declined over the last seven days of her life.29 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCanterbury child-killer back in prison after positive meth test but denies using drugThe killer of a Timaru boy has been recalled to prison for a fifth time.28 Feb 10:43 PM
New ZealandHare-raising ride: Man injures three matesAfter an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.10 Feb 05:22 PM
New ZealandPilot accused of flying stranded tourists over flooded rivers without right paperworkPilot and aviation company which owned the plane appeared in court today.01 Feb 10:36 PM
New ZealandWater tragedy: Identity of man who died revealedSea conditions were treacherous when the incident occurred, police said.01 Feb 07:42 PM
New ZealandOne seriously injured in two-car crash in South CanterburyEmergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash at about 5.45am on Friday.28 Jan 11:10 PM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: Parts of South Island up to 36CBlenheim hit 36.1C at 4pm, smashing its January temperature record set in 1972.27 Jan 04:32 AM
BusinessThe companies dumping contaminants down the drain - and getting away with itSome of New Zealand's biggest manufacturers and brands are repeat offenders.24 Jan 07:56 PM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
AgribusinessAre days of live animal exports from Napier numbered?The second livestock ship this year has been and gone as Govt review drags on.22 Jan 04:22 AM
New ZealandRoad re-open after pedestrian dies in Canterbury crash involving truckMembers of the public are advised to avoid the area if possible.21 Jan 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Wet Jacket Arm to Hoon Hay: The many strange names of New ZealandThere are 50,519 place names in New Zealand. Some are rather odd.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommercial contractors win school lunch tenderBig companies get most school lunch contracts as time pressure overrules local jobs.20 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19 risk: Fire crews couldn't board container ship leaking liquid nitrogenIce formed on the ship, but fire crews were unable to get on board due to a Covid-19 risk.05 Dec 01:38 AM
New ZealandRare paintings by 'Glasgow Boys' leader surface Down UnderArtworks pass through descendants' wills before coming up for auction.28 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIndustry blamed for Timaru smogThe Canterbury Regional Council believes industry is to blame for Timaru's air pollution.24 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe heat is on: Labour Weekend's 28C stunner - but back to winter on MondayTropical air is set to get temperatures rising, but come Monday it changes drastically.22 Oct 11:46 PM
New ZealandTrue blue turns red: Labour MP the first in Rangitata's historyRangitata, which takes in Ashburton and Timaru, has gone to Jo Luxton.17 Oct 09:09 PM
New ZealandPolice move to seize $10m and 15 properties from meth traffickerThe move comes after 4-year probe into assets of Singaporean man arrested in Gisborne.13 Oct 10:39 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 ZealandFamilies awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinkingThree fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.16 Sep 03:25 AM
