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Canterbury
Christchurch
July 24
Farmer answers police call to rescue elderly fisherman
Rescuers had grave concerns for an elderly fisherman stranded on a cold night near Lake Tekapo.
Christchurch
July 24
Push back on port proposal
Former Christchurch radio personality Gary McCormick is leading a charge to block the Lyttelton tunnel to protest against DP World’s bid to take over Lyttelton Port.
Kees Chalmers
Christchurch
July 24
‘If I was 40 years younger I’d have had a go at them’
Two suspected burglars fled a Canterbury property after the elderly homeowner discovered them in his backyard.
Geoff Sloan
Selwyn
July 24
House sold to help fund cancer research
A dilapidated Canterbury house has been transformed to help with the fight against bone marrow cancer.
Daniel Alvey
Christchurch
July 24
Grand final rivalry renewed at One NZ Stadium
One day shy of a year on from their last grand final meeting, heavyweights Linwood and Marist Albion will lock horns again on Sunday in club rugby’s showpiece event at One New Zealand Stadium.
Sam Coughlan
Christchurch
July 24
Armed police called to Parklands incident
A man has been taken into custody after an armed police call-out in Christchurch.
Christchurch
July 23
Fancy some free fish and chips?
Fancy a free feed of fish and chips on your way to work in Christchurch on Monday morning?
Geoff Sloan
Christchurch
July 23
Deal signed to upgrade Christchurch Men’s Prison
The redevelopment of Christchurch Men’s Prison is due to start later this year after a public-private partnership was signed between the government and a construction company consortium.
Mid Canterbury
July 23
Council reserves its decision on amalgamation
The Ashburton District Council has held off making a decision on a preferred amalgamation partner to gather more information about the preferences of other councils in Canterbury.
Toni Williams
Christchurch
July 23
Manhunt under way after person attacked on Avon River
Police are trying to find three men who attacked a person while they were fishing in a Christchurch river.
Christchurch
July 23
Transformation of Press Lane
Press Lane was once the main thoroughfare between Cathedral Square and Gloucester St, a sometimes dangerous spot after dark, with a few hiding places for people to lurk.
Mid Canterbury
July 23
Happy 109th birthday Doris
Doris Wakelin will celebrate her 109th birthday on Friday with family and friends in Ashburton.
Christchurch
July 23
Christchurch student dies while on holiday in France
A Christchurch woman has died from a cardiac arrest while on holiday with her mother in France.
National
July 23
Police prioritised sportsman's career over sexual assault complainant
A police sexual assault investigation into a young man with a "promising" sporting career was so flawed that the case has been re-opened, with the officer in charge of the case also under investigation.
South Canterbury
July 23
Mackenzie half marathon still proving popular
The 2026 Fairlie Lions Mackenzie Half Marathon hit the ground running with its largest event in history.
South Canterbury
July 23
Students smash it for Aorangi Stadium
It was pupils, not staff, calling the shots at Barton Rural Primary School on the last day of term two and the result was a sports day that raised $1706.50 for the Aorangi Stadium redevelopment.
South Canterbury
July 23
Malama officially launches campaign for Rangitata seat
Labour's Rangitata candidate Sange Malama has officially launched her 2026 election campaign.
South Canterbury
July 23
Bridge club welcomes new graduates to the table
The Timaru Bridge Club held a function last week on Wednesday night to welcome 16 new graduates who have completed the bridge lessons this year.
South Canterbury
July 23
Timaru sportsman died in ‘fierce’ Coriano Ridge battles
A project by the South Canterbury Genealogy Society is ensuring the stories of the men and women from South Canterbury who served in World War 2 are preserved and remembered.
Liz Shea
South Canterbury
July 23
Line dancing club, instructor up for awards
A Timaru-based line dancing club is shooting for the stars after being named as a finalist in two categories at the LineDance NZ Awards.
Connor Haley
South Canterbury
July 23
Asking whether business ownership is right for you
For many people, owning a business is more than just a career choice — it's an opportunity to build something of your own, create wealth, make decisions and shape your future.
Claire Allison
South Canterbury
July 23
Sea-run salmon closure threshold set; Rangitata count clears the mark
The threshold level at which CSI Fish & Game would recommend to the Minister a closure of the region’s sea-run salmon fishery has been defined.
South Canterbury
July 23
Geraldine gin distillery named most sustainable
Geraldine’s Humdinger Gin bottles have arrived home covered in awards.
Shelley Inon
South Canterbury
July 23
Two Timaru teenagers prove worthy of black belts
Two Timaru teenagers fought tooth and nail for their black belt.
Shelley Inon
South Canterbury
July 23
Fairlie win Aorangi Ladies Open Pennant in tricky conditions
The final of the Aorangi Ladies Open Pennant was played at Geraldine last week in very cold and sometimes very windy conditions.
South Canterbury
July 23
Upcoming musical encourages audience to pay it forward
The South Canterbury Drama League is inviting audiences of its upcoming musical to pay it forward just like the characters on stage.
Connor Haley
South Canterbury
July 23
Rotary Club of Timaru scoops awards at South Island changeover event
The Rotary Club of Timaru won four awards at the South Island District (9999) Rotary changeover event in Christchurch recently.
South Canterbury
July 23
Positive result for asbestos halts Theatre Royal work
Routine asbestos testing at Timaru’s Theatre Royal has returned a positive result on a plasterwork sample that had previously tested negative.
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