Four injured after campervan and car crash on SH8
Four people have been injured in a crash involving a campervan and car in the Mackenzie District.
South Canterbury
Electricity lines company forced to refund $16.9m
Canterbury electricity lines company forced to refund $16.9m for overcharging
The Commerce Commission has forced a Timaru-based electricity lines company to repay $16.9m to consumers after overcharging them.
Roof 'smouldering' for hours before fire service called
Roof 'smouldering' for hours before fire service called
A roof fire in North Otago was likely smouldering for hours undetected before crews were alerted, a Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman says.
Fourth person charged with murder of Waimate man
Fourth person charged with murder of Waimate man
A fourth person, a woman, has been charged with the 2021 murder of Waimate man Anaru Moana.
Person airlifted to hospital after altercation
Person airlifted to hospital after altercation
A man has been arrested after an altercation left a person seriously injured south of Oamaru, police say.
Driver had three hours sleep before Pukaki crash that killed four
Driver had three hours sleep before Pukaki crash that killed four
A coroner says the driver of a car, one of four people killed in a crash near Lake Pukaki, was "too tired" and should not have been driving.
Man killed in Timaru crash named
Man killed in Timaru crash named
Police have named the 47-year-old man who died after a crash near Timaru on February 23.
Waimate to Radio Hauraki
Waimate-born media personality takes prime time slot at Radio Hauraki
A Waimate-born media personality is upping the levels after slotting in to a new prime time spot at Radio Hauraki.
Wind, rain and thunderstorms on the way
Wind, rain and thunderstorms on the way
Strong wind gusts, rain and thunderstorms are bearing down on parts of the South Island.
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
Women's shearing gang learn a 'wee life hack'
On a quiet rural road near Oamaru, a group of women have started "a new shearing gang" and are now honing their skills on unsuspecting lambs.
One critical, one serious after South Canterbury crash
One critical, one serious after South Canterbury crash
One person has been critically hurt and another seriously injured in a crash north of Waimate.
Synlait appoints new chief executive
Synlait appoints new chief executive
Richard Wyeth has taken on a new challenge at Canterbury-based dairy company Synlait Milk after turning around Westland Milk Products.
Section of SH8 closed after serious crash
Section of SH8 closed after serious crash
Three people have been injured after a collision involving two vehicles on the Lindis Pass.
Former meat works site for sale
Former Canterbury meat works site for sale
The site that was home to the Smithfield meat plant in Timaru for nearly 140 years is now on the market.
'Several disorder incidents' as police called to Twizel bar
'Several disorder incidents' as police called to Twizel bar
Drunken revellers who caused headaches for Twizel residents and businesses on Saturday night at the end of the New Zealand Rowing Championships have been reprimanded by police.
Timaru cheapest for petrol
Timaru has cheapest petrol in NZ
Data from petrol price comparison app Gaspy found Timaru has the cheapest fuel, while Greymouth was the priciest place to fill up in NZ.
47-year-old man killed in Timaru crash - police
47-year-old man killed in Timaru crash - police
A fatal crash near Timaru over the weekend claimed the life of a 47-year-old man.
Gas leak sends eight people to hospital
Gas leak sends eight people to hospital
About eight people were taken to hospital in Timaru after a gas leak at a factory in Washdyke.
Girls' school playground assault shocks staff
Girls' school playground assault shocks staff and students
An assault on the grounds of Waitaki Girls’ High School in Oamaru last week has left the school community appalled.
Workmates ‘sickened’ by pool offending
Workmates ‘sickened’ by Canterbury man's pool offending
A Canterbury businessman who spied on two naked children at a public pool has "sickened" his workmates.