New ZealandMan who raped woman beside her sleeping child appeals sentence on ‘character’ groundsGabriel Apolonio's lawyer said he deserved a shorter jail term due to 'good character'.26 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandDeath after single vehicle crash north of TimaruThe crash, believed to have occurred overnight, was discovered at midday.23 Feb 03:10 AM
New ZealandEight hospitalised after gas leak at Timaru factoryThe ammonia leak occurred at a factory in Washdyke after 9.30pm.20 Feb 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How Sally Ridge’s 21yo son struck supermarket mega-deal; billionaire Jillian Friedlander on beating cancerPlus, Queenstown's new luxury car show, and the $8 million Ferrari set to be on show.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘A lot of reminiscing’: Iconic choir’s final reunion in TaurangaThe choir performed for Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in Wellington.14 Feb 03:52 AM
RacingMatamata outing perfect timing for NZB Kiwi hopeStephen Marsh’s in-form stable will have an array of stakes contenders in action.13 Feb 04:54 PM
New ZealandPretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soilsThe crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.12 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandHonda’s father-son duo dominate opening NZ Superbike roundMitch and Tony Rees dominated the opening round of the NZSBK in Southland.11 Feb 12:53 AM
LifestyleWhy you should talk to your parents about wills and funeralsPutting crucial conversations off does not stop the inevitable from happening.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWinning formula: HB family’s unbeaten run in horse racingThe Andersens enjoyed a 100% winning rate this past week.08 Feb 05:00 PM
RacingHow Savaglee’s performance could redefine his racing careerSavaglee's draw, barrier four, gives him an advantage to stay close to the leaders.06 Feb 04:43 PM
New ZealandWaikato town named among 'Most Welcoming Cities on Earth'The destination received the accolade as part of Booking.com's Traveller Review Awards.04 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreakThe majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.28 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand‘Absolutely devastating’: Promising young rugby player killed in crash before ChristmasThe 18-year-old has been described as a wonderful person who everyone loved.26 Dec 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyBest of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.29 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandLost legacy: Alliance Plant closure hits founding families hardThe Alliance processing plant axed 600 jobs last month, closing after 139 years.01 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandDoorDash app launches in Taupō, Cambridge and Te AwamutuDoorDash launches in Taupō, Timaru, Cambridge and Te Awamutu, among other stores.29 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandSouth African triple murderer Lauren Dickason served with deportation orderThe South African-national will be deported at the completion of her sentence.22 Oct 12:29 AM
BusinessHundreds of jobs to go as Timaru meatworks closure confirmedAlliance has closed its Smithfield plant, and Australian recruiters are already in town.17 Oct 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNorth v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.16 Oct 04:15 PM
New ZealandRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
New ZealandProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
New Zealand'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
Employment'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumEmploymentAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsMaersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgradeA new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.25 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNPCMeet 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 Zealand'I miss you every single day': Triple killer Lauren Dickason's words for her slain daughtersConvicted Timaru mother marks the third anniversary of her children's deaths.15 Sep 09:39 PM
New ZealandPolice car involved in two-vehicle crash near TimaruEnquiries are under way to determine the cause of the crash.15 Sep 03:49 AM
New ZealandPolice appealing for witnesses after fiery truck crash claims lifePolice are urging anyone with dashcam footage of the accident to come forward.11 Sep 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
