Skifield ready to open but still faces staffing woes
Lake Ohau Lodge and Ohau Snow Fields have the bookings and the snow — they just do not have the staff.
Regions
Marine environment hit by floods as sediment flows
Marine environment hit by floods as sediment flows
The biodiversity in a refuge for Hector’s dolphins could take up to a decade to recover from the Canterbury floods after large amounts of sediment smothered life along the coast.
Evacuation in Timaru after reports of suspicious vehicle
Evacuation in Timaru after reports of suspicious vehicle
A main street in central Timaru was evacuated this afternoon after police received reports of a suspicious vehicle.
Family grateful for support after homestead blaze
Family grateful for support after homestead blaze
Te Kiteroa Retreat and Historic Homestead has long held a special place in the hearts and minds of the Waimate community.
Crashes as freeze hits near Mt Cook
Crashes as freeze hits near Mt Cook
State Highway 8 was closed for a time near Mt Cook after one of several crashes on the road in freezing conditions today.
Woman dies at Timaru rest home after substandard care
Woman dies at Timaru rest home after substandard care
Legal action and fundamental reform of the aged care sector is being urged after a report into the death of a woman at a Timaru rest home.
Alleged attempted burglar in Timaru shot during altercation with homeowner
Alleged attempted burglar in Timaru shot during altercation with homeowner
A person who was allegedly attempting to break into a property in Timaru has been left with serious injures after an altercation with the homeowner.
Homestead extensively damaged
Homestead extensively damaged
The owners of Waimate’s Te Kiteroa Retreat & Historic Homestead damaged by fire on Saturday say they are humbled by the outpouring of love and support from the community.
'Devastating' fire at historic Waimate homestead
'Devastating' fire at historic Waimate homestead
Firefighters are still at the scene of a blaze that has extensively damaged Te Kiteroa Retreat & Historic Homestead in Waimate this evening.
Like phoenix, hope arises from ashes
Like phoenix, hope arises from ashes
When you're faced with a thousand negatives, there's always a positive to be found.
Timaru surgery today on patient from South
Timaru surgery today on patient from South
The first southern orthopaedic patient will be operated on in Timaru today and more will follow as the Southern District Health Board tackles high waiting lists for procedures such as knee...
Court date for man after death near Timaru
Court date for man after death near Timaru
Police are investigating the death of a 68-year-old man following an incident north of Timaru on Friday.
Chance to be by sister’s side finally here
Chance to be by sister’s side finally here
Sisters Leola Wilson and Janina Ryder will soon be swapping Facetime for a face-to-face meeting now the transtasman bubble has opened.
Men face wounding, firearms charges
Men face wounding, firearms charges
Two people have been arrested following an alleged assault at a property in Glen St, Timaru, on Thursday night.
Sharp weapon believed used in Timaru attack
Sharp weapon believed used in Timaru attack
Two people have been arrested after an assault in Timaru where it is believed a sharp weapon was used to inflict injuries.
Freezing temperatures: Coldest morning of year for Mackenzie
Freezing temperatures: Coldest morning of year for Mackenzie
Much of the country has awoken to a chill this morning as winter looms closer.
Dairy group in hands of receivers
Dairy group in hands of receivers
A high-profile South Canterbury dairy operation placed in receivership this week recently started multiple subsidiaries in the Waikato region, records show.
Multisport event raises $10,900 for charities
Multisport event raises $10,900 for charities
If every cloud has a silver lining, organisers of the Whitehorse Big Easy certainly found theirs yesterday.
Two hurt in crash near Timaru
Two hurt in crash near Timaru
Two people have been injured in a car crash near Timaru early this afternoon.
Hotter than Rarotonga: Timaru scorcher breaks April record
Hotter than Rarotonga: Timaru scorcher breaks April record
Easter weekend holidaymakers in the South Island and eastern North Island have hit the jackpot with uncanny tropical temperatures, but they're coupled with strong wind warnings and watches.