Norman Kirk's Tongan tapa cloth unveiled on 50th anniversary of his funeral
A Tongan tapa cloth presented to former prime minister Norman Kirk has come out of storage and been put on display.
South Canterbury
Parents of bashed student claim migrant exploitation
Parents of bashed student claim migrant exploitation
An Ashburton family whose son is still recovering after being attacked at school say they are also dealing with having been exploited as migrants to New Zealand.
81-year-old hit by moped wakes from coma
81-year-old hit by moped wakes from coma at Christchurch Hospital
An elderly woman who was struck by a moped earlier this month in Oamaru is now out of a coma and "recovering well" at Christchurch Hospital.
Penis spray-painted on girls' school
Penis spray-painted on girls' school
An Oamaru man could not explain why he spray-painted a penis on a wall at a girls’ high school.
Waimate School to seize Daffodil Day
Waimate School to seize Daffodil Day
Waimate Main School is springing to life this Daffodil Day.
Park more accessible
Park more accessible
Fraser Park in Timaru has been put through its paces to ensure each and every person in the community can enjoy the new facilities ahead of September’s opening.
Whistle & Pop on the 'high street of Kurow'
Whistle & Pop on the 'high street of Kurow'
An eye-catching rural-themed jewellery and accessories retail store has opened its doors in a small South Canterbury town.
Motorcycle rally in honour of young woman
Motorcycle rally in honour of young woman who died unexpectedly
A motorcycle rally in honour of a young woman saw about 50 riders turn out to celebrate her life.
South Korean ski team involved in fatal crash
Korean ski team including Olympian involved in triple-fatal Canterbury crash
A fatal head-on collision near Geraldine on Wednesday night involved members of South Korea’s national ski team.
Electricity generators to access stored water
Electricity generators to access 'contingent storage' at Lake Tekapo
Electricity generators will be allowed to lower lake levels and access stored water to reduce the threat of possible electricity shortages.
Three killed in crash near Geraldine
Three killed in crash near Geraldine
Three people have died and another two are seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash near Geraldine this afternoon.
One dead after State Highway 79 crash
One dead after State Highway 79 crash
One person has died after a serious crash at the Orari Bridge on State Highway 79 north of Geraldine.
Garage owners on the road to retirement
'I'm 10 years past retiring': Temuka garage owners wind up business
After 28 years of service and servicing, SW Rhodes Garage in Temuka has closed its doors.
Highway reopens after crash involving car and truck
Highway reopens after crash involving car and truck
The Orari Bridge Highway (State Highway 79) north of Geraldine has reopened following a crash between a car and a truck this morning.
Pedestrian airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after crash
Pedestrian airlifted to Christchurch Hospital after crash
A patient has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition following a crash involving a motorcycle and pedestrian.
Business keeps trucking on with new owners
Business keeps trucking on with new owners
Same name and same colours — the only difference is Hampden Transport has new owners.
Plant supply business in liquidation
Canterbury plant supply business in liquidation
A long-standing Canterbury wholesale plant business that employed 28 staff has been placed into liquidation.
Missing tramper found
Missing tramper found
A tramper missing near Kurow in the Waitaki Valley has been found, police say.
Age Concern minibus enlisted in police chase
Age Concern minibus enlisted in police chase
An outing for a group of seniors turned into a police chase yesterday when they gave a ride to a pair of wet constables pursuing a suspect on foot.
Person seriously injured in incident involving tractor
Person seriously injured in incident involving tractor
One person is in a serious condition after an incident involving a tractor in South Canterbury.