New Zealand'Devastating' crash: Five killed, driver seriously injured in speeding, overloaded carFive people have been killed in an horrific single-car road crash in Timaru.07 Aug 09:24 PM
New Zealand'No evidence' rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of elderly Timaru manCoroner says no evidence rest home staff, care contributed to 'sad' death of Timaru man.04 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandLive cattle still being exported since ban announcedAll live cattle exports by sea will be banned, the government announced in April.02 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandMan who gagged, sexually assaulted woman jailed for 3.5 yearsPierre Coster had a history of violence towards women but showed "high levels of remorse".24 Jul 12:18 AM
New ZealandWestport flooding biggest since 1926 - scientistMore than 2000 people were evacuated on Friday and Saturday.19 Jul 07:46 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays weather: Unsettled week aheadTekapo was the coldest spot this morning at -7 with Manapouri and Timaru close behind.10 Jul 04:41 AM
New ZealandBrrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for mostAnother surge of gales and polar air is on its way.08 Jul 07:13 PM
New Zealand73 and out: Cricket fan spends final moments watching Black Caps victory"He would have been a very happy man with that win."25 Jun 04:04 AM
New ZealandDriver behind hit-and-run death avoids prison againThe man faced a raft of charges in the Timaru District Court today.18 Jun 01:58 AM
New ZealandWhat caused the Canterbury flood? Three questions answeredWe can't call it a 'one-in-100 year' event, but can say climate change likely contributed.01 Jun 07:10 AM
New ZealandCanterbury flooding: Rail network takes a batteringKiwiRail boss says repairs will take days.01 Jun 03:35 AM
PoliticsCanterbury flooding: PM gets aerial tour of soaked regionBridges washed out, whole farms under water, as sun comes out.31 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak, community spirit as flooding hits homesMop-ups under way already but torrential rain continues to fall.31 May 07:14 PM
New Zealand5.5 magnitude quake in Fiordland; Ashburton cut off to north; more evacuations in CanterburyPeople in parts of Canterbury are being ordered to head to higher ground.31 May 04:20 AM
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
