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
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
